Special Reductions in Model Gowns in Manila
The notice proclaims public special reductions in model gowns by Marked Price in Manila.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1926
Page
2
The notice proclaims public special reductions in model gowns by Marked Price in Manila.
The piece argues for modest tariff protection to nurture Australian industry while opposing excessive duties. It critiques rising tariff levels as concessions to workers and questions the need for further charges, urging wage trends and economic logic be weighed against protecting local manufacturing.
The obituary records deaths of Mrs Guess Smith 43 a long time Manilla resident native Narrandera and a farewell funeral held in the Church of England section of the town cemetery. Her survivors include a husband and several daughters and sons. In a separate notice Mr Charles Henry Sing aged 104 also died a long-time Manilla resident with 22 children and 11 surviving members. His funeral was held at the Methodist cemetery.
Manilla bowlers tied Barraba down on their ground as Ike Spencers and two Williams failed to reach double figures. Harry Barwick shone in his first inter-district match with nine overs 3 for 30. White McDonald and Mitchell provided strong support with five or six overs apiece. Manilla replied 175 for victory with Thompson top scoring 55 and McDonald crossing 20.
The Manila recreation ground hosts a Wednesday March 17 event with teams including A Byrnes Garin Moffat Spencer and Brady Krondeck plus players such as Grady OToole McDonald and White. Bowling and batting statistics, match notes, and local results feature among the day’s sports and social notes.
The report lists collections for the Soldiers' Day Appeal including £210 by D. M. Mackenzie and sums by Rev Thorn and G Taylor. It notes Mary Purvis pursuing Peter Street in Murwillumbah Small Debts Court for £22 5s for catering a wedding breakfast on October 28, contending a 3s 6d per guest rate. defendant denied such an arrangement and client claimed over 100 weddings at 20s 6d per head. a verdict for £14 19s 5d including £1 25 paid into court rents 8.
A Sydney report notes the sale of the Yulgilbar castle estate on the Clarence River to Melbourne interests Haillieu-Mor rissey. The six figure price is undisclosed and the Ogilvie family’s Spanish designed mansion houses valuable art, including a Nelson furniture suite.
At a Sydney Methodist Conference last week Rev Jus Green urged disengagement from failing work. He warned the Men’s Own Movement was not yielding souls and suggested funds be redirected from Home Mission to preaching. The Daily Telegraph commented on political crises and Governor's appointments. Court witness rates rose in the latest Government Gazette.
After a long dry spell, heavy rains drenched Monday night and persisted through Tuesday. The weather marked widespread falls across the district with the post office reporting 21 points at the best location and more rain continuing through the day.
J N Kennedy earned a pass in the recent Sydney University matriculation examination. Dave Dudgeon formerly of the 18th Battalion has begun duties at the New Mexico School.
Yamal Trotting Club announces its next meeting on Easter Saturday April 3 with six events and total prize money of 55 pounds. J Munro previously filled secretary duties, then stepped down. Harry Veness now takes the role to ensure a successful programme. The note ends with a stray quote about security from Havelock Wilson to Tom Walsh and a remark on burglaries and ballot boxes.
In a discussion in the Assembly Col Bruxmer questions who pays for a 44 hour week arguing it will raise rates and fares burdening farmers and workers. He cites a Gosford breakfast charge example to illustrate costs supposedly not passed to the public. The exchange highlights concern that the policy adds hidden expenses.
Americans seek Australian passion fruit pulp to fuel a new craze in imports. The vice consul Walter Costello is studying preparation methods to suit cultivation and boost supply for this novelty fruit in the United States.
A Victorian legal note explains that buyers who obtain a certificate from the Council for rates owed on land, by paying online. the certificate is conclusive proof that at the date stated no other rates or charges were due. The protection does not apply to non bonafide land acquisitions. A wool tweed suit ad follows.
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