Manilla District News Highlights War and Home Front
The report notes feverish horse markets in America and Europe driven by war needs, with 28 000 recruits in a month and petrol shortages restricting transport. Red Cross efforts at Darwin are praised, detailing help from Officer McKenzie and nurses Palfrey and others. Local notices warn trespass and stock interference, while seed shortages spur Australian growers to boost domestic production for defence and postwar resilience. Two carriages burned on the Melbourne Express with no casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Service
Darwin
My. I. R. McKenzie
Red Cross
Iivin
Red Cross Emergency Service
Stransport
Alien Springs
J. A. Garden
Ald “Mannndu
A. Nielson
Eine
Palfrey
Val
Darwin Hospital
Miss Palfray
Miss Palfrey
Tong Ain
Australia
Influence of handling eggs on the farm
Poultry expert Mr Hadlington warns farmers sending eggs to the Egg Marketing Board depots that improper handling lowers value. Collect eggs twice daily and cool before cleaning, avoid washing for five to six hours after gathering, and do not soak or use dirty cloths. Slightly soiled eggs reduce grade and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M — Gonntey
Egg Marketing Board
Mr. &. Hadlington
Notice on Willamby fencing and firewood permissions
Notice warns that anyone shooting, liming, or interfering with fences on Willamby will be prosecuted regardless of person. All firevi os permissions are withdrawn, Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Patterson
Moss Vale
Upper
Manilla
Q. J. Byrnes
Willamby
Firevios
Hudson
Wartime Arts Club Builds Props From Parcels
A soldier notes improvised stage gear crafted from Red Cross parcels supplying film night props. Ronald B. Jones, a POW in Italy, details homemade costumes, cardboard props, and a forthcoming concert using salvaged items and improvised decorations.
Post Office Mail Departures From Manilla Office
Manilla Post Office lists daily closing times for outgoing mail to Sydney Tamworth T P O North West North Down Newcastle Beady Tarraba Upper Manilla Gunnedah Mountain View Rushes Ball Wongo Creek Namoi River with specific 6 pm 9 am or 10 am deadlines Monday through Saturday and notes printed for Manilla Newspaper Co. by Alton Richmond Macleod at Manilla NSW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tamworth
T.P.O
North West
Down
North
Newcastle
Beidy
Por Tarraba
Upper Manilla
Manilla Newspaper Co
Alton Richmond Macleod
Manilla Street
Manilla, N
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York Cafe
Telephone
Canberra
Glitsos
Comino
Capes
Post Office
Len Ridgewell
Manilla and District News
Associated Periodicals, Ltd
Americ
Canadian West
America
Tnele Sain
Spain
Europe
Paris
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Pinland
Belgium
Balkans
Germany
Japan
Jn Imal
Nippon
Britain
London
Pny
RED Cross Society News
Bery Forbes
Biiinsal Street
Sims Souci
Beryl
Lady Gowrie
ARC
Jesuite
Thusisuie
Tupi Bhsworth
Middle East
W. J. McKell
N.S.W
Hessian
Ronald B. Jones
Thaly
Jones
Newcastle Wool Appraisement Centre
Nenco
THE
Pioneer Company
WHIGH
Commonwealth Wool and Produce Go.ltd
P.O
Neartie
Nenea
N'cartle
C. L. Wilshire
Ein Dae
Resas
Dengate Local Agent
Commonwealth Savings Sank
Ouliard
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