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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1942
Page
2
S. & H. Pty Ltd advertises shopping bags in various sizes at low prices. It promotes black leather shopper handles, new colours in Azaleas and pastels, non shrink baby wool, and Paton and Baldwin design books. Also features cellophene knitting bags and a range of knitting requirements at city prices.
Fragmentary report lauds British naval daring in last week’s Malta convoy action. Captain Ving and Admiral Vint lead a force that repelled German gunfire and Italian fleet threats, said to echo Nelsonian resolve amid government pressure and press scrutiny.
In Manilla, shops were urged to remain open for business as usual while the community completes changes. Sydney received six months of water supply transfers amid recent value adjustments.
War Damage Commission explains compulsory and voluntary insurance provisions for buildings plant stock and private chattels across Australia and territories. It outlines minimum contributions, stock coverage rules, and new stock remoting basis with quarterly rates and conditions for live stock wool and farm improvements.
A local meeting under the recruiting committee discussed provisional Air Training Corps cadet selection for ages 11 to 18, cadet training six weeks with parades at Tamworth, examinations for advancement, welfare funding for uniforms, and early RAFF recruitment aims. Attendees from No 40 Squadron included Prov F Lt C Higginbotham and Adjutant Cartwright.
At the Manilla and District Patriotic and War Fund meeting, a £25 donation to the Red Cross Prisoners of War fund was agreed. With many local men captured in the Malayan Campaign, regular parcels are not possible, so support will assist Red Cross in aiding prisoners of war.
The Women’s Radio Club gave £11 6s 0d in afternoon donations. Amounts include £9 12s 0d to the Manila ae. £2 2s 0d to the Red Cross Prisoners of War Fund. 2s 4d to the Maternity Unit Fund of Manila District Hospital. and funds to the New Sydney Fund. Gifts were handed by the club secretary. recipients expressed thanks for the support.
A historic notice outlines rules for wool appraisers and brokers, detailing insurer authorization, handling of insurance with store coverage, and commission rates. It specifies that brokers may combine insurance with store appraisals, sets rates around 2 to 6 percent, and requires timely submission of applications and affidavits where sections are not yet completed.
A series of notices report Ray and John returning to Australia from abroad, Allan and Mick reaching Australia, and Ivan, all sons of local families, with confirmations to their parents. P A Dempster starts duty as postal clerk at Manilla. Rev Hector McDonald receives a call to a Presbyterian charge in Manilla, with induction planned in April.
The HMAS Sydney Fund appeal closed today with Manilla contributing £118 12s 5d to the total, plus earlier gifts. Weather cleared and showers helped crops as Manilla district records show overall rainfall adequate for Easter preparations, while Gunnedah saw lower totals. Taumeys prepare for planting as the district brightens after the visitation.
Manbetta A L Coote lists adding 17 cows from Tanis Vale A B Stud and four from Balmore Stud Oakhampton Maitland to reach 30 highin bred ALS cattle. Cows are roan red and red and white from Nowstead bloodlines, with calves at foot. Coote expects postwar demand for milking stock and first class sales opportunities.
Classified fragment lists WANTED used bags by R Leaden with contact at Arthur St phone 212 repeated twice. Also Shops Close Friday and Saturday hours for Easter week by Manilla Business Mens Association with dates April 2 4 6. Includes WANTED KNOWN A R Tisher prepared to undertake tractor repair work and FOR SALE second hand combines by J T Robertson and Co with NSW army service notice at Macquarie Street Sydney.
Mr B Steel of Webster Jack and McDonald Pty. Ltd Optometrists Pendential Buildings Martis Place Sydney and 98 Brisbane Street Tamworth and Tismore will visit Manisia on Saturday 1th April and may be consulted at the Royal Hotel between 10 am and 5 30 pm
The Red Cross lists many donors and gifts received since March including Mrs. Grill and Irene Findon for linen and silver paper, Miss Mackenzie towels, Mrs. Woolastor handkerchiefs, and multiple items from St Joseph's School. Contributions include sums from Methodist Young Peoples Club, Manilla Patriotic groups, and numerous individuals, with funds aiding prisoners of war and war-related relief efforts.
Pilot Officer T O Littlejohn, killed at Darwin last week as the result of emi nation, was a former resident of Hundra str utly Upper Manilla from 1926 until joining the TAA. He was son of Dr and Mrs Little John of Croydon and educated at Sydney Grammar School. He held active interests in the Barraba show as chief steward of the sleep section, and was regarded as a citizen of outstanding character with strong financial community ties. He leaves a wife and two young children.
Only eight of the 20 handicap rink matches remain as players rally toward semi finals. Nominations for the Club championship and B grade championship close on April 1. Sunday's play featured a Blanch and Davis led tie at 97 to 25 and 87 all in other matches. The club notes Donald McDonald leaves for the ALF, and Manila holidays affect Friday and Saturday play with 9 tournaments planned.
Sisters of St Joseph at Manille report two pupils Mary Carter and Toy Mall won State medals in piano at Trinity College of Music exams held November 1941. Examiner Dr G Edgar Ford praised the high standard of pupils at the Convent amid a long list of donors and supporters.
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