24 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1942
Page
1
An advertisement printed for Manilla Newspaper Co. by Alton Richmond Macleod at his office on Manilla Street in Manilla New South Wales. The notice appears as a product promotion for Heenzo I8 3 in One Remedy with publication details.
Satisfaction rises as Palf sheep become sought after and supplies shrink. With meat prices notably reduced, shoppers are urged to buy early to secure scarce stock and benefit from lower costs.
An earnest plea outlines War Loans and National Savings as safe investments for Australians to support the war effort. It explains bonds and stamps, the security of the state, liquidity via private sale, and the benefits of investing now for victory. It emphasizes duty, security, and returning principal at term.
A historical note catalogs dwarfs from ancient times to 19th century entertainments. It mentions Philetas of Cos 800 BC as poet and grammarian carrying weights, Andromeda and Coropas, Alypius of Alexandria, John Vestius, Geoffrey Thidson, Count Borowalski, Anastasia, Charles Stratton General Tom Thumb, Lavinia Warren, and Commodore Nutt. It records heights, ages, and travel to courts, with appearances in England and New York as part of touring shows.
London reports Red Cross has arrived in Addis Ababa establishing a unit at Victor Emmanuel Hospital, soon renamed Melly Hospital in memory of Dr. Maily who died aiding locals. Geneva says 45,000 food parcels and thousands of medical surgical tobacco and vitamin packs were sent to POW camps in two weeks, with 144,290 parcel acknowledgements received. A street sign idea in Warlabdo uses red cross symbols to represent POW support, while soldiers in the 13th A.G.H. form a music group funded by Red Cross and regimental sources. December Day plans proceed with a large prior total and local branch leadership named. Sulmona camp in Abruzzi, Italy is described in detail, noting its rebuilt POW facilities, dormitories, schedules, and medical care.
A fragment records a pan-3 sh diner at 9 pm with lights out and a Sunday mass led by a chaplain for prisoners during walks in surrounding mountains. It notes a 5.30 pm time, a discussion on rates for Mandowa Shire, and notices to ratepayers about outstanding arrears, with annual collections showing current, pentarrant, and percent figures.
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