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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
2
Vintage market report notes heavy sales in sheep with prices to 42/7 and ewes to 34/4. Supporters list numerous contributors while a separate wartime fund appeal and medical cure recipe appear in the same column.
Mr. Dayth departs for London as Red Cross Commissioner designate. Congratulations go to Mr. Smith of Dean and Smith Ltd for his appointment and for taking a public service role with the Australian Red Cross Society. Barraba residents praise his proven record of service and leadership while noting Mr Dayth’s valiant civic efforts.
An informal missive from Lark Hill to Mr and Mrs Sutton recounts a royal review event with about fifteen thousand Australians present. The writer notes leather capped motorcycle bands and mentions Charlie Hunce and Mervyn Didekwell, plus a visit to Netheraven Flying School and talks of Maurice Farman aircraft.
Fragmented report lists land parcels and properties auctioned in North Manilla. Several lots fronting Estraba and Row antreeta failed to attract bids while others sold to buyers including Mr T Dought, Mr J Streete, and Mr C W Molloy. Prices ranged from £10 to £150 for houses, cottages, and paddock blocks amid scattered names and locations.
In a distorted wartime market the majority of small investors face pressure as funds and loans tighten. The text underscores the risk of exploitation and urges caution to ensure funds are used effectively without being misdirected or squandered.
A letter from Arthur J Dean of Manila dated 18/6/27 discusses electricity subley and billing differences. It requests Kremer T to note the number of consumers in Menills and mentions meters supplied by the Company. The writer argues the costs for Weburg are not logged as placeholders and signs off sincerely.
For sale an eee sewing machine and a list of feed items including hay and chaff. The ad mentions six trucks and invites written or wired responses.
War Service Committee announces the general election of officers and lists members. A 27 percent contribution from subscribers will entitle voting privileges for the forthcoming vote, with G. H. Donoghue as Honor Secretary referenced in the notice.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a daily item labeled free mint or free minute daily, with unclear reference to federal rooms and a garbled header. No coherent event or people can be identified from the readable text.
Municipality of Manilla announces that nominations for the upcoming elections must be properly proposed and attested. Nomination papers issued must be delivered to the Returning Officer at the Council Chambers by the formal deadline or be deemed informal. Returning Officer Wilfred D. Hartley will be in the Council Chambers June 7 1917 for formal proceedings.
Mesers Juha Bridz Co announce July sheep sales inviting buyers from the metropolis to attend at their quarters Circular Quay. They pledge to welcome visitors and provide every reasonable accommodation to ensure a pleasant fair visit.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a historical note mentioning a meeting and a corner of portion 110 near Paris. The text references names and locations in a dense local notice style with unclear full context. The readable fragments hint at a planned event affecting a district area and dates around a seventh day of a month in a distant past.
Church services listed for a Sunday: Manilla at 11 am with law helper at 7:20 pm led by the vicar, Somerton FC at 11 am led by the vicar, Methodist Church Some 248 Upper Mastin at 2 pm led by Fr Walkden Browg, noting Trinity Third Sunday.
The Mandowa Shire Council will consider revoking Public Gates Nos 61 and 62 located near T. B. Rodde and J. Abberfeld avar. Objections or representations must be lodged with the Shire Clerk by Zaleteh 1917 before the council meeting on Gaturta Tylyléth 1917.
A juvenile ball event reportedly ends with eight edylte tickets issued. Local organizers and authorities noted no injuries and pledged to review procedures for future events.
Notice to employers about the Workmen's Compensation Act coming into force on July 1, 1917. A prospect asks to be contacted to issue cover for one month, protecting employers after the act becomes operative.
An advertisement promotes a balm claiming to ease soreness in muscles and rheumatic pains. It asserts the product is a popular remedy sold widely and emphasizes quick relief from discomfort.
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