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Newspaper

Manilla Express

Location

Manilla, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

6

Public holiday and wintry week forecast

A public holiday is noted for Monday with wintry conditions expected. The text mentions a mid winter vacation ending, a note about municipal prosecutors retiring, Woods peppermint cure, and apple growers planning to petition government to curb American apple imports. It also reports a British transport Cameronian attacked by an enemy submarine on June 2 in the Eastern Mediterranean, with 52 troops and 11 crew members missing.

Woods Commonwealth Cameronian Mediterranean

Ill health and personal notices in a Sydney column

Mainly about people with reports on W H Whyburn's illness and Mrs Broxham's fragile health in a Sydney hospital. Thomas McDonald of Watabo's Creek returns from Sydney after eye specialist visit. Roy Gardner and wife mourn their two year old son Darrell who died suddenly, a touching notice from the town.

McDonald Watabo’s Creek Broxham Ofr Geare Sydney Roy Gardner Crek Darrell

Sea Fishing Tale From a Rugged Coastal Outing

A group of three youths planned a coastal fishing trip from Mungo Brush to the ocean beach, carrying gear for a long trek. They endured mishaps and heavy loads, paused at a river and a sea, and finally tried bait without success before resting on the sand and sharing tea by a fire at a water hole.

Mungo Brush Walt Ocean Beach Denny Harry Mungo Noubt Givber Psar Broughton Island

Monstrous catch on the rock coast tale

A narrator recalls fishing on the coast with Denny and others. They describe a large, odd fish named Bluegum and a tense moment as they coaxed it from the water. A knife was drawn, hooks set, and the creature finally hauled ashore amid sorrow and awe.

Denny Bun Mother Rock

God’s Own Bank Appeal Supports NSW Relief

A South Wales relief appeal notes wide support from the community and the France Day Committee. Neville and May num urge donations to aid devastated families, with subscriptions pouring in to restore homes, provide blankets, clothing, and food amid German‑era devastation. a plea to Australian friends asks not to fail in backing the effort.

Shet Neville Maynum New South Wales Gaid

Local Soldier Frank Byrnes Killed in Action

Word arrives that Private Frank Byrnes has been killed in action late last night. He was the son of Mr and Mrs T Byrnes of Upper Manilla and the district mourns a brave young man. Peace to a brave young soul.

Frank Byrnes T. Byrnes Upper Manilla

Will Connolly Wounded and D James Amputation

Will Connolly brother of Mrs G A Veness has been wounded. Private D James formerly of the Commercial Bank has an arm and leg amputation.

Will Connolly G. A. Veness D. James The Commercial Bank

Footballs to Help the Soldiers Debate Sparks Critique

Two points of alleged similarity are cited as connected to our case. The claim that football aids soldiers is challenged as wrong. The text hints at themes of suffering and sacrifice tied to the broader wartime context.

Tle

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W. H. Whyburn Werther John Bridge & Co. Ltd Brisbane Bettas Firestone Tyres Savines Firestone Tyre Depot Elizabet H St. Sydney Anthony * Hopderns Anthony Horderns TZOD England
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