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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1931
Page
2
Reading from a newspaper item, the ad touts six days of greatest value in oddments with emphasis on ladies' corsets and related undergarments. It lists pricing in millivert terms and includes several price points like 2/11, 2/8, 3/11 and 5/6 per pair, reflecting shop discounts over the period.
A government fallen from public confidence seeks a new leader not bound by worn political routines but by clear sight, enterprise, courage, and resolve. The nation needs a figure who can restore industry, inspire hope, and unite the people to recover from war.
Advertising columns announce a public meeting next day at 3 80 p m to discuss organizing an effort to aid the District Ambulance service funds.
The annual effort to aid the Methodist Church funds will be held in Memorial Hall on Saturday, August 29. It invites participation from the community and supporters to raise funds for church programs.
The funeral was held at Woihere Sub urbe Cemetery Sydney on July 6 for the deceased buried with his late wife who died in Sydney five years ago. Attending were Syd ney Mitw Gertie Clarke Lav ender Bay and Mrs Lyla Clarke Glen Tones and Giehe Point Sydney.
A report covers a bookkeeping exam at St Josephs School Manila showing all 10 candidates passed under Chartres College supervision. The Public Service Salaries Bill, debated in Parliament, proposes a 12 month operation from August 1 reducing salaries with a top rate of £11 7 6 weekly to as low as £5 5 6, affecting ministers and civil servants. The State Labor Caucus endorsed Cabinet plans to cap salaries at £6500 annually and impose further cuts for weekly earners between £5 and £10, ensuring a minimum of £5 per week remains.
Yesterday W. J. Byrnes conducted a large sale at Manilla featuring sheep cattle horses and furniture. Prices ranged high with prime sheep and cattle drawing heavy competition while draught horses and unbroken youngsters sold well. Sports updates note a hockey match results and local festivities amid council and public notices.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Reverend T Humter Berratt and a place or people linked to Holy Miri and Eaaland Bogia. Details are scarce but indicate a clerical or religious figure and a geographic tag.
The Ben of the Man ila Golf Club annual event is set for August 4 at Memorial Hall. A large turnout is expected from neighboring towns with Miss Hiscox's orchestra providing old time dances and modern foxtrots. Beef tea will be served from midnight and a special half guinea prize awaits the Incky gallery ticket holder while gallery admission is one shilling. The Apso viate committee leads supper room duties with pink, mauve, or green tickets and a color draw during the evening.
A charity dance hosted by Bridge's orchestra features a good supper at Wongo Creek Hall on Ortobur 6. Proceeds benefit the Xuan Tree Abberfield See, aiding the local cause.
Memorial Hall program begins at 10 a.m. with luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Tea at 5:30 p.m. Evening admission set for adults at 1s 6d and children at 1d. Signed by Hon. Sec. Ludlow in March.
Tom Crew Cup supporters expected a fast open match as Yat Tih faces Bendemeer for the cup. The Manilla wing aims for glory with a strong representative side fresh from four straight wins. A public meeting at Manilla Parish Hall invites ladies for a district ambulance benefit on Wednesday August 5 at 3 30 pm.
Government Gazette notifications dated 31 July 1901 and 31 July 1931 warn of enrolment objections for claimants not named and outline forms available at Congress Chambers. Also notices of road purchase locations along Boundary Road in Darling Land District and related deadlines for lodging objections with the Minister for Lands.
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