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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1942
Page
2
A newspaper listing presents stocktaking specials for ladies frocks with price points dated 19/11 and 16/11. It promotes silk frocks and afternoon frocks in varied styles, plus Patons yarns including Rose Fingering, Super Scotch Fingering, Azales, Bluebell Crepe, and 2oz Totem Wool.
The Manilla Municipal Council agreed to a thorough cleanup of toxic weeds plaguing streets and properties. Deputy Mayor and Aldermen urged action on burr growth in North Manilla and Burrell Street, with warnings to householders to destroy noxious weeds on their land. The council also discussed business window advertising and exemptions, and planned ARP arrangements for Manilla.
City officials report public ignorance of air raid procedures and wardens. Aldermen Wilshire Ala Rcott note each adjacent town issued what to do in air raids cards with warden contacts. Council discusses wardens’ info plates, park leases, and memorial mall finances amid wartime constraints.
North and North West Division of the Wheatgrowers Union reports at a Narrabri council meeting on February 21 a decision to discontinue organiser Mr. R Nowland due to severe petrol restrictions. Members are urged to contact the division or Noel Dickson at Riddell Bursett Dingara for assistance. A Manilla athletic club appeal urges local boys to form a club for healthy recreation and to channel spare time into worthwhile interests.
In its report to the Municipal Council the Electricity subcommittee recommends charges for repairs. Labour free for the first four hours with a 4d per hour rate thereafter when work is brought to the council, and a 1d visit fee plus 4d per hour when done at the consumer’s premises. The council also reviews a new charging scheme to reduce delays in granting work.
A Manilla business group hosted a meeting Monday night with dairy producers and vendors to explore steady milk supply year round. Drought and labor shortages blamed for shortages. ideas included a central depot, cooperative production, and a methodical distribution scheme to stabilize prices and ensure ongoing delivery.
Aboard a broadcast on Tuesday, Robert Podmore of Manilla led voices from overseas among Australian air crew saying home greetings after recordings were sent before Christmas. His cable from England confirms arrival after training in Canada where he became Wireless Air Gunner Sergeant Podmore. Fellow Manilla native Davey Reno also sent greetings from Hareboard to friends in Manilla.
North and Scott beat Hayward and Swain 23 14 in the pairs final. Other results include Byrnes over St Kennedy O Walk 21 18 and Kelly Ridgewell Kennedy over Gannon Hartley Blair 22 16. Future matches listed with players such as Fisher, Blanch Belly, Sockton, Blair, McDonald and others. Consistency between Kennedy and McDonald to be finalised by March 11.
The Manilla town reports numerous church services including Holy Communion at several locations and times with Rev. A Battersby RD and Rev C etc. A war loan drive shows local investments totaling £6,100 with expectations to exceed £10,000 and possibly reach £20,000 given Manilla’s size and importance.
Report notes 493 pupils enrolled weeks ago, now 484 with 120 evacuees. Class sizes range Ist ulags 59, II class 54, III 77 split into two with 87, IV 49, V 59. Negotiations with Education Department for hall rental, extra equipment, and another teacher are pending approval.
A warm front brings 95 degree readings while notices report Manilla evacuees and population rise. Military directives in Liverpool demand seizure of field guns and equipment from German firms. Java reports suggest Tehe will seize control of the island amid bombing near Paris. A Japanese air attack on a US squadron near Gilbert Islands leaves 16 of 18 planes down with one pilot attempting to crash land. British patrols and Italian airfield strikes are noted along with livestock price updates at Homebah on Tuesday.
Op Ist's visit by Alf G. B. Steed of Webster Jack Wid McDoudle Syd Pty Ltd Optometrists Prudential Buildings Martin Place Sydney and 35 Poishane Street Tamworth Disuvove will visit Manilla on Saturday May 14 consult at the Royal Hotel from 10 a.m. to 5 30 p.m.
At a recent Australian Tobacco Board session plans were set to appraise the 1941/42 tobacco crop. Tournaments begin in Brisbane on March 25 and spectators are urged to secure seats promptly. A revised grades and prices schedule has been approved with a 10 percent increase over 1941 levels.
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