Manilla Boy Escapes Singapore Survive to Reach Australia
Groups of ALE RAADP and BAT airmen return to Australia from overseas action after escaping Singapore. Corporal J. Eb Mitte and companions from NSW and Canberra recount a perilous voyage with no compass, surviving on sardines and rice as they rode storms and reached Padang and Java, aided by natives and Dutch locals before rejoining Allied forces.
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Bat
Australia
Mainy
Mar East
Sis
N.S
Sumatyy
Straits of Singapore
Sumatra
Padang
Singapore
Goadbent
Java
8th Garrison Reports Full Headquarters Enrollments
The 8th Garrison Headquarters reports the garrison is now full with enrollments, indicating all billets are filled and no further admissions are available at this time.
Shopping Bags and Knitting Supplies Ad Offers Bargains
NO S and H PTY LTD advertises shopping bags priced at 2/11 and 4/11 with a large bag for 2/11 and a black feather bag with steel ring handles for 4/6. It promotes a strong shopper bag, knitting materials, Heather mixtures for sweaters, Paton and Baldwin design books, cellophane knitting bags, all at city prices.
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Paton and
Baldwin
The Shearing Problem During Wartime Conditions
War era shortages push sheep shearings and wool storage into focus as landowners weigh shorter wool cycles, possible contracts, and the need for sheds and rosters. Notices urge early planning for storage, transport, and war regulation impacts on labor and materials.
Community helps urged as awards due for cattle show
The article notes awards must be made for an upcoming Sydney exhibition and sales of stud stock from March 28 to April. It lists entries across shorthorns and Herefords among 489 entries representing 989 animals. It also covers council weed inspections with J Berry reporting noxious plants within about 10 miles and efforts to eradicate yellow daisy with burning as a control method.
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Sydney
J. Berry
Fle
Fla
Oda
Durham
Tle
Jole
Hovieg
Cr GR. Bowman
John Quote
North Cuerindi
Cuerindi
Cooly
Mowils
Touworth
Sane Yeie
Amon
Kate Bra
Suevindy Ensign
Shire Council Installs Producer Gas Unit
Reports to the Shire Councils note the producer gas unit installed for the large town truck and its expected impact this weekly. Also included are notices of a Presbyterian Moderator’s visit, town property sale details, hospital reports, and local agricultural auctions with multiple donations and farming notes.
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Shire Council
Wardens appointed for Manilla municipality meeting set
The Chief Warden has appointed sworn wardens for Manilla. A first meeting will be held at Configil Chambers on Friday night March 27 at 8 pm. Wardens include W 5 Coupland Railway Hill Southbrook Ald W PF Gannov Arthur Street etc. Special wardens and local business figures named.
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J N. Kennedy
Manilla
W. 5
Coupland
Railway Hill
Southbrook
Ald
W. PF. Gannov
Arthur
Conet Street
Runa
Mag
F. B. Grill
Myr
AJ Jochimsen
Court Street
Arthur Street
Wilshire
Mtr
Veness—Hill
Gourt Jane Arthur Streets
R. J. Grantham
Namoi River
A. R. Macleod
Foun Streets
Alexandra Lang
Strafford Street
Burmes
Strafford and
Arthur Streets
Alexandra Lane
D. Hall
Pord
Manila
Doring
Gonvent
Sekon
I. Hayward
Stoddart , and Hayward Pty
Lancaster —Court House
G. Slade
Manilla Stock Sale Next Friday Auction Notice
Fat cattle and prime stock on offer with 120 fat cattle 700 prime fat sheep 650 store cattle 4500 mixed store sheep plus 10 Jersey heifers 60 Border Leicester ram lambs two tooth. Most yardsale offerings are first hand and rights apply to sale.
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Manilla Brook
VY. T. Byrnes
Border Leicester
Leicester
Romney
Manilla Auction to wind up estate March 28 at 3 pm
W J Byrnes auctioneering to close Isabella Hatley estate at Manilla office on Saturday March 28 at 3 pm. Listing: six room weatherboard cottage on 1 rood 4 perches on India Street in main residential town area. Includes thanks to hospital staff and friends for sympathy and support. Lost umbrella noted in notice with reward offered.
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Strafford Street
Isabella Hitley
W. J. Byrnex
Isabella
India Strafford Street
Manilla
Findey
Australians hear from returning Middle East servicemen
Notices recount relatives learning of servicemen's safe arrival in Australia from the Middle East. Families named include Dr Woolford and Pee, Fred Heywood, Mr and Mrs O M Podmore, Bet Raffan, Clarrie Veness, John, Molly McTirath, Cecil, Joel, and Joel's Palestine service. Local couples also visited Mania over the weekend.
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Middle East
Australia
Dr. Woolford
Pee
Fred Heywood
New Mexico
0. M. Podmore
Grandson
Jeanette
Bet
Raffan
Fiery Veness
Arthur Street
Clarrie
Doefence
Sam John
Interlinenge
R. A. Mollrath
Mise
Molly McTirath
Noreing
Middle Eest
Cooper
Cecil i
Don Roberts
Joel
Palestine
W. Chick
Gowrie
Narrabri
Optometrist Visit to Manilla and Regional towns
Mr B Steel of Webster Jack and McDonald Pty Ltd Optometrists will visit Manilla on Saturday 11 April. He may be consulted at the Royal Hotel from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. The team also offers services at Prudential Buildings Sydney 28 Brisbane Street Tamworth and Lismore.
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B. Steel
Webster, Jack and McDonald (Syd.) Pty, Ltd
Prudential Buildings
Martin Place
Sydney
Brisbane Street
Tamworth
Lismore
Manilla
Royal Hotel
Mandowa Shire Council Rejects Wax Match Ban Lift Request
Mandowa Shire Council refused a request from the Mani a Business Mens Association to lift the wax match ban. Debate noted shortages of wooden matches and safety concerns as rats and fires rose. Proponents argued for a temporary lift to ease supply gaps, while opponents warned of danger if wax matches return.
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Mandowa
Mania Business “Mens Association
GS. R. Park
Cr. M. Park
Park
Cr. G. BE
Bowman
Avent
J. Byrnes
Graziers Association
Death of Pilot Officer Thomas Littlejohn in Darwin air raid
Advices confirm Pilot Officer Thomas Ormonde Littlejohn married of Zumbra Upper Manilla was killed during a Japanese air raid on Darwin. He served on the Administration staff of the Royal Australian Air Force at Devin.
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Thomas Ormonde Littlejohn
Zumbra
Upper
Manilla
Darwin
Littlejohn
RAAF
Devin
Weather Update Shows Rain and Seasonal Change Hopes
Light rain began at noon with signs of a promising change in the season. A storm crossed the western part of the district over Sunday and Monday, leaving residents hopeful for improving weather.
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Westtern
Manilla Region Wireless Station Erection Moves Ahead
Implications of movement in the erection of a regional wireless station at Manilla. A consignment of material for the foundations has arrived and it is understood that immediate start is likely.
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Manilla
Mit
Trench Digging at Manilla Rural School Progress
Splendid work has been done in the digging of slit trenches at Manilla Rural School. Headmaster J R Ford praises the Manilla men and local women for afternoon teas. Seven trenches are nearly finished with three to go. work to complete all trenches and level soil will start tomorrow at 1:30 pm with all interested invited to help.
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Manilla Rural School
J. R. Ford
Manilla
Tampa
Plaice Tomantow
Wong
Settlers Association
Cr. M. Park
TE. Bowman
J. Byrnes
Sparrows West
Ratn
Mt Tongime
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Stoddart & Hayward
P.O. Box
Davis & Dugan
Manilla Express
A. 8
Davis
C. W. Dugan
River Street
A. C. Veness
Jnvidence
Resteumer
Hel
Jonally
Simpson’s
Phonie
LEAR
A. C. Veness & Son
V. C. Bell
D.D
Presbyterian Church of N.bav
St. Andrew's Presbyter
Tao P.m
Pacific
Amida Hospital Board
Davies
Taal
Manilla District Hospital
Manilla Devons
Near East
M. P. Gangdale
Rocky Glen
Guinedah
Beatrix
Ane Kedy
Manila Hospital
Bower
Maternity Univ
H.B.A
Thee Mandowa Shire
Department of Development and Supply
Wil Lor
Tyre
W. J. Byrnes
Murphy
A. BR Fisher
J. T. Robertson
Market Street
A.B. Bisher
Fioral Simshade
ELAN
Budgeras
J. T. Robertson and CO
Jol Blair
Poly
J. T, Robertson
Optometrist
Mandowa Shire
M. Park
B R. Heywood
Manilla Regional
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