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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1926
Page
6
Sydney surplus traders announce a monster opening sale at their new premises opposite The Manilla Express office. The event promises deep discounts on household goods and appliances as the store inaugurates its relocated site.
A local advertisement announces a one week sale beginning Saturday July 31. Shoppers are invited to come and see bargain offers with hundreds of special lines advertised at half price. Discounts apply across many departments. Sale runs through the following week.
An article argues against a proposed 2d per gallon petrol duty disguised as a roads tax. It claims the move protects Commonwealth Refinery Ltd and critiques its wartime value, cost impact, and need for more tankage and tankers. It warns the policy would hinder new infrastructure vital for wartime and stresses Australia should expand storage and shipping capacity rather than shield importers.
W A Russell MLA of Dalby plans 10000 woolled wethers moved 180 miles in 15 days using two motor sheep vans built with eight by twenty five feet bodies and three floors. Vans carry 350 sheep each, with three driver crews. Route Cunnamulla to Blackall drought crippled, rail transport impossible. project costs about 1500 pounds. Russell a former Manillaite. also noted death of Elizabeth Tiedeman at 99 with large family and long service as a Methodist reader.
A Narrabri benefactor vents anger at players for snubbing coaching paid by donors including himself after securing a top Sydney coach. He recalls early improvement, then laments laziness and arrogance, urges selectors to drop nonconforming players and keep faith with the public.
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