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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1915
Page
4
In a large drapery window display, STOD ART & Co showcase a jointed three foot tall doll with real hair and lashes and a sleeper doll. The exhibit frames the dolls as sacrifices for the widows and orphans of Belgium.
A quirky prompt invites guessing a doll’s name with ownership promised to the guesser. Tickets are available at the Drabery Counter at 1s zach for the event or promotion.
Stoddart and Co. at The Corner conduct a brief commercial notice detailing shop hours and contact points. Local patrons are advised of a new display window arrangement and revised service policy affecting purchases.
Santifla Express reports the North Western Representative in a Masonic farewell as Lt hs Masonic Lodge members in a local lodge room gave thanks. Also, a large water melon grown by Mr Liddy is shown weighing in at a substantial size under drought-like conditions since the last rainfall.
New motor regulations require all car owners to pay the tax. The original act left piti cars lightly taxed, allowing municipalities to license many vehicles. An amendment now mandates payment by every car owner, removing prior exemptions.
Sergeant Ryan receives a circular from the Wheat Acquisition Board urging officers to inform farmers still holding wheat on their farms that the property of the King must be turned over to authorized local authorities.
The Board signals leniency while awaiting High Court rulings on the Act. Penns Pictures promises a busy Wednesday with Spencer's dramas and comedies plus a Keystone feature. The star drama The Face in the Crowd and The Gun Men at Work are highlighted as excitement grows.
The town buzzes as a boxing contest in Tamworth is set for Monday night with heavy street talk and all cars reportedly booked to shuttle fans. Contestants near final training, a resident pledges £100 to back his cox, and locals expect a lively turnout.
A serious crash struck Mr F. C. Capel on Wednesday morning near Fiedmont while riding a horse. He was thrown against a tree and left unconscious, initially feared to have spinal injury. Medical aid found a slight concussion and a broken rib. He is improving steadily.
The Public Halls Act requires premises used regularly during the week to be disinfected weekly by washing or scraping with a disinfectant solution at least 1 part disinfectant to 20 parts water. At least once a month the interior must be sprayed with a disinfectant mist in the proportion of 1 to 200 parts water. The Minister may order additional fumigation at any time for officer satisfaction.
The Fi and Association held a Saturday morning meeting with many officers and members present. Topics included correspondence on Barraba District Council formation, railway timetable changes, New Mexico school expansion, Baldwin school repairs, Local Government Bill protests, delegates to the district conference, and officer elections with Langworthy stepping down and Fitzgerald becoming president.
In Shire Connex the sole nomination for the vacated seat was Mr. George A. White, who is declared elected unopposed. White, a familiar figure in Mandowa, Halla Cree centre, and local wool industry circles, is expected to become a useful council member once he acclimates to shire ordinances and routine. The community wishes him success in his council career. The article also notes a child’s attendance at the F and S meeting, a push for sheep and wool classes, and praise for instructor Mr. Hannaford with hopes of expanding courses to Manilla.
Prime sheep improved 1m value at Homebush last Thursday with exporters seeking quality lines. Attunga output rose to 228 lb per head at Winchcombe Carson and Ov.’s station, while all other sorts sold at intervals.
London dispatch describes air attacks over Antwerp causing destruction at a small Havoken dock. One submarine destroyed, another seriously damaged, a deck concealing a submersible revealed. Four workers killed, 16 injured. French army reforms noted with younger generals and larger regiments. Marguerite Schmit shot after demanding 210 francs. German U-boat believed sunk with all hands near the Seillys.
London reports indicate Fort Chanak is manned largely by Germans with 1100 troops across forts on both Narrows. Allied fleet planners assign ships to sweep coastlines against shore torpedoes while a submarine sinks the Delmira in the English Channel. crew saved after a standoff. Defence Act curbs on alcohol sales near stations, and Crown Prince Potsdam nursing home illness noted.
In the Manilla Shire election for Riding C, Charles Waylent Returning Officer proclaims George Albert White duly elected as councillor. The official notice from Manilla dated 26 93 confirms White as the qualified candidate filling the available council seats.
Ri and Hesta'en offer first class wood at 12s per large load with quick delivery from Wood Yard at Strafford and Namoitreste, formerly James Baker. Easter stores close Friday Saturday and Easter Monday. Walter J. Davis advertises. Miss Holden to teach SOCIETY DANCING and PHYSICAL CULTURE in Manilla with rates Dancing 1 shilling? Physical Culture 10s 6d. Also probate notice in Supreme Court of New South Wales for Daniel Downs will and codicil granting probate to executors Steppen George Roberts George Matthew Ferry and Thomas Ring with service to Abbott & Allen Sydney via Kennedy Proctor for the applicants in Manilla.
Great concert noted on Friday at the House with rain expected. Good Friday occurs next week on the 23rd with rain at Mr G. Boland’s on Saturday. Tenders invited for painting residence in Rowan Street. Two girls Mary and Ada Rogerson killed when cart overturned near Emerald Victoria on Saturday.
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