Stock and Station Agents Sale at Manilla Saturday
Auction notice indicates a sale event at Manilla involving stock and station agents on Saturday from 2:00 pm to 12:30 pm.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
1
Auction notice indicates a sale event at Manilla involving stock and station agents on Saturday from 2:00 pm to 12:30 pm.
Tamworth Seed and Plant Supply offers roses fruit trees shrubs and trees in any quantity with seedling strains including storks snap dragons and poppies at 9d per dozen. Special collections available at 5 for 100. Wreaths and floral work for weddings and events with prompt dispatch and careful packing. Peel Street Tamworth phone 53% Anton manager.
Notice warns that anyone shooting hunting or interfering with fences at Willamby will be prosecuted regardless of persons. All previous permissions are withdrawn. Printed and published by Alien Richmond McLeod for the Manilla Newspaper Co at the Manilla Express office in Manilla New South Wales.
The piece details how the Correst or Cheque Account builds credit and records transactions, the Savings Account offers safe housekeeping funds with interest, and the Commonwealth Bank Money Box teaches thrift for children. It notes Branches and Post Offices serve as Saving Bank Agencies.
F K Wood announces securing the AG agency for two leading American cars and the sturdy British Clyno, signaling strong market positions for the dealer.
A fragmented old ad lists Clifton's 1a Thrift Market Street Manilla with price tiers for wood stock and prompt delivery. A separate trespass warning from Bruce Park Mi dated 3/26 states shooting trapping poisoning or trespassing on The Braes or Springmeount will be dealt with by law and all permissions are canceled.
Seven weeks after admission for rheumatic fever William Wakeham aged 26 faced fatal blood loss from septic teeth. After gum bleeding resisted packing and other measures, two volunteers offered blood. His brother's blood aided strength while his sister's transfusion finally stopped the bleeding and Wakeham was deemed out of danger.
Mr E G Blackburn secretary of the Inkerman Mill and his family narrowly escaped being cut to pieces by a train on Inkerman Bridge. A bystander Mr Marshall with Nancy Watson helped save Blackburn as the engine passed, his wife and two daughters finding refuge on escape piers. The driver’s rod struck Blackburn but the wound proved not deep and he is progressing satisfactorily at home.
The piece notes great rain storms over the Colorado desert where rain evaporates in hot dry air, creating a phenomenon called dry rain. It claims rain can fall from high clouds but is absorbed before reaching the ground, with surface shading temperatures reportedly reaching 128 degrees.
A country doctor and Dr Gargle take the father on an influenza treatment trip, while Gwen, a sharp child, explains to a visitor that “three guineas” is the meaning of a big word. The scene reflects small town chatter and a playful misunderstanding.
A western exchange recalls the late Frank Mack of Narromine and a Wellington church anecdote. In the story a swagman is seated with Major Barton’s family after being invited back by the Major, prompting praise from Frank Mack for the Major’s Christian act.
A terse notice warns that any person found shooting fishing or trespassing will be prosecuted without regard to permit status. It references prior permissions and canal access as void.
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