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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 02, 1930
Page
2
The ad lists new dress tweeds and plain and figured velvets offered from January to July with ranges in brown powder navy cream black and other shades. It promotes silk ring velvet plain wool crepe de chenes crepe satins and jumper materials highlighting fashionable colors and affordable prices for smart outfits.
A critic argues that twelve years of capital cases in New South Wales courts reveal juries as unreliable. Acquittals, driven by jurors avoiding blame, threaten social welfare and justice. The speaker suggests special juries as a remedy to preserve the system.
Visitors found 84 004 rabbits in cold storage at Manilla Freezing Works with about 4 000 rabbits arriving daily. At an average price of three pence per rabbit, £250 weekly is distributed among local workers. The facility employs many men, providing steady work when rural industries falter, influencing Munilla’s business flow.
Mann proved fast and Verte Creek fields a strong side with famous players Alec Main W Bennett and V Stagg. The game is expected to draw football fans from the district with Fall back P Gilroy and a full lineup listed among forwards halves and wings.
Tuesday reports describe rainfall peculiarities with showers rattling between spots half a mile apart. Alderman Hay ward interrupted the council several times, declaring he would chair as Dunbar once did while recalling past leadership.
E. H. D. Campbell was found guilty of manslaughter in the Armidale Circuit Court for the death of Thomas O'Brien near Barraba Bridge on March 24. His Honor Judge Rogers deferred sentence until Friday.
The Liverpool Municipal Council believes L G Coumeilz should administer government funds for relief of the unemployed, while Manilla Municipal Council resists and declines to operate with Liverpool. In Armidale Circuit Court Charles Jeffries Britten was found guilty of wilful murder of his wife and sentenced to death with Mr McKean K C prosecuting and Mr Rooney defending.
The Mayor announced on Tuesday that a ramp will be built on Manilla Street Railway Hill following Works Committee recommendations and with Mr Coupland’s approval. The ramp aims to provide a vehicular outlet for Mr Coupland and others who may be affected.
Municipal Council votes Tuesday night to lease half an acre of western Charles Street land along the Manilla River bank to Mr 8 Sing for five years. Tenant to erect fence and incur incidental costs. rental fixed at one pound per annum. The measure supports local employment and rabbit industry benefits for Manilla and farming districts amid drought.
At a municipal council meeting the Maya refuted claims of attacking a taxation scheme for Manils District Hospital. The speaker reaffirmed opposition to compulsory charity and tax funding, insisting ratepayers should bear fair shares voluntarily and that he will not follow leaders who push the costly tax approach.
Mrs Levein of Darling Point dies aged 100, a century resident known for longtime community involvement. Her passing marks the end of a long life in the suburb with neighbors noting her steadfast service and achievements.
Hart Door A petitioner in the Divorce Court said she sought a separation order after her husband vowed to replace her with another. The man’s chosen partner proved to be a single woman next door. The petitioner moved out with her furniture as the neighbor moved in, and the couple stood at the front door waving goodbye. She secured her divorce.
On Wednesday May 14 St Joseph Sehool will hold its annual concert. Training has been vigorous for some time and the youngsters aim for near perfection. The event has won praise and the coming performance will strive to outdo the past.
Paul Meniel was found guilty by an Armidale jury on Tuesday, using the same evidence and defence as the Narrabri trial. The killing of the daughter of James Smith of Sorensen near Narrabri occurred in August last. Mr Justice Rogers sentenced him to 15 years penal servitude, calling him one of the most callous, cold-blooded individuals to come before court.
In Columbus Ohio Convicts rose against guards citing 322 deaths from a recent fire. Prisoners alleged they were locked in during the blaze and could not escape The guards fired on the mutineers wounding 22.
Alderman Clifton highlighted washaways on Manilla Street Railway Hill and urged rectification to save the footpath. He requested a lamp near Process Lane. Alderman Adie flagged rapid erosion on Market Street by the river due to misdirected storm water. The Works Committee was tasked to act.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention second place for C. Anderson with 45 points and a team clip by H. and A. Barrabs over Manilla tallying 184. The text is garbled and appears to be a historical sports snippet, not clearly addressing any district question or insult.
The article notes a flower show with displays of fancy work and new stock. It reports the illness of Mr. E. V Kremer and his return home. A shipment of Angora rabbits arrived, with high value fur. Wool sales at Wednesday's event featured continental Japanese buyers, selling over 9000 tales. A jury found Ronald Harry Channon not guilty of murder, claiming the revolver fired accidentally during self defense in Hamilton.
The Education Department decides Empire Day events will be held on Wednesday the 7th at Memorial Hall with a program led by adults and pupils. Reg Pase shines in golf scoring 70 in competition, a course record milestone, as Tom Smith carded 73 and Reg rises from bottom to top with promise of more to come.
A fragment from a newspaper page mentions Picture Land on Saturday featuring The Doctor's Secret with Lillian Garson and Hugh Paton and a later note about Dr Brodie. It also references a Maori life screen Under the Southern Oroga and Under Ground showing realism. Australian cricket tour updates include Worcestershire match with Jackson 24 Woolf 96 not out and Bradman 75 not out. Mr. Ross M.L.A. for Albury to run as Independent at next election.
The Enter prise Lodge at Union will stage a sixth key event on Saturday with a big day of sport. The euchre series now rests with a competent committee led by secretary Bro J McDougall. Trotting races are also on the card for Manilla.
Fragmentary text recounts a commander Lehmann aboard a Zeppelin plane and a race aim to fly over. Mentions Wenng Wen and Western Rowtzalia with references to Deke Splendid rein and Manilla. No clear dates, places, or outcomes.
Mangotte Bee county sale completed by McKeon and Wattes auctioneers of Manilla. Messrs Singer Bros sold to Mr Manoota. Property comprises a secret first class grazing with eighty four miles frontage to the Dumar river.
A report notes a 5.20 p m Canberra to London telephone link where Mr Scullin and Mr MacDonald discussed the Naval Conference British Australia ties and Mr MacDonald's plans to meet Mr Lent after 24 years. Mr Sculling praised the call and welcomed greetings from Australian kin. Also mentions local notices and a St Josephs pupils concert at Memorial Hall Manilla with ticket details.
Mandowa Shire Council invites tenders in May 1930 for five feet long fender posts with a minimum diameter of inches. Specification available at the Shire Office on Strafford Street during office hours.
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