War era supply notice for blankets and nap items
In purchasing your supply on account of the war it may be difficult to obtain fresh supplies. Blankets of all sizes in White Natural and Grey are available. A fine range is being shown.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
8
In purchasing your supply on account of the war it may be difficult to obtain fresh supplies. Blankets of all sizes in White Natural and Grey are available. A fine range is being shown.
Local notice advises using Chamberlain's Pain Balm to ease chilblains in children. It claims the balm soothes itch and prevents blisters when applied externally, with outdoor exposure, and notes it is sold by chemists and druggists.
A deputation from wheat districts urged the Minister for Agriculture to grant a production bonus to wheat grown more than 10 miles from a railway station. They proposed payments per ton per mile, targeting farmers far from rail links to promote equitable production during/after wartime. The minister noted support but urged cabinet review, citing broader effects and ongoing government measures.
A fragmented wartime style page notes wheat industry contrasts with other sectors and pushes Hean's Essence cough remedy. It includes testimonials from A J Frazer of Tonequinne NSW and Carendoo, urging use and warning against imitations. It also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and chest complaints with dosing guidance.
Tamworth farm sold near Tamworth fronting Peel River, 408 acres, buyer Mr. Tym Wilson of Sydney. Firm also notes two other sales this week in Tamworth and New England areas amid rising northern property interest. Wool auction at Wintecmborne featured Bowman and Bowman lots with rising prices for greasy merino and crossbred wools, though short burrs remain risky. prices up 5 to 7 percent overall with irregular results.
The committee met on Monday 13th with vice president W U Granchem presiding. An Electric Light Co tender was accepted to light the hall and institute. Plugs for the hall were left to be arranged. Quotations were to be sought from Messrs Heirons and Smith for mooter balls terms. A £5 vote funded new library books and a suggestion book was to be placed in the library. A vote of thanks was given to the president and secretary for the recent social.
A hotel keeper in Orange was fined five pounds after striking a police constable who entered the Exchange Hotel and looked through a glass door. A separate Melbourne robbery saw diamonds valued at two thousand pounds stolen. An offer was made in Russia to donate eggs at thirty four pence per hundred. A. Dibba offered his house and rounds free for wounded soldiers, valued at 218000.
In bright air Mariel and Birdman Breknek perform a carree and dives, looping above the crowd as Joop records. They navigate four gale conditions with high energy, sustained by Woods' Great Fepner mint Cure, amid bold stunts.
Notice warns that all persons trespassing in the paddock after June 1 will be prosecuted. Denounces excuses and respect for personage, signed GEDNHS Inglewood.
A garbled list details mail close times and arrivals for Sydney Tamworth Upper Manilla Mountain View Wimborne and other towns. Entries show daily and weekly deadlines such as 5 25 p m 9 am 10 45 am and 7 p m with notes on registered letters money orders and late fees.
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