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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1926
Page
2
Berlei Sydney corsetiere consultants will staff the Corset Department from May 3 to 8 offering free private interviews and expert fitting advice. No purchase required and no obligation to buy. The BERLEI will assess your figure and recommend a suitable BERLEI size for comfort and shape.
Reports from London on May 7 1296 describe a nationwide general strike paralyzing rail travel and city transport. Workers in printing building and other industries joined with orderly action as union meetings debated loyalty to their unions and job security amid the industrial crisis.
A historical report notes annual pension outlays under the Widows' Pensions Act, with claims received and arrears settled. Officials anticipate the pensions program will approach about 45,000 pounds annually as business normalizes and more cases are granted.
The Wheatgrowers Pooling and Marketing Co Ltd has arranged with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for a second advance tied to wheat delivered to the Pool. A 3/4d per bushel first advance was issued on the 12th instant, with a further per bushel to be available at country banks. Deliveries to the pool were completed on 40th April (ultimo) and the pool hopes to finalise all matters by the end of July with a third advance.
A clash occurred in Brisbane when unemployed marchers were restricted from forming a distinct group in the day procession. Supporters surged forward, protesters brandished placards, police intervened and seized them, then the march continued without further incident.
Attention drawn to Messey C Wilshire and Cap advertisement for stock bale to be held Saturday the 15th instant. About 2700 sheep and 150 cattle hooked. further entries expected. Mr W Cousens of Tamworth assisting. Presbyterian Flower Show mentioned.
Warialda golfers journeyed from Manilla to Barraba Cobbadah and Bingara for a golf outing. A wreath ceremony honored local soldiers, two players being Anzac fathers. Warialda won the final match, hosts praised the trip, and plans to repeat soon. A note mentions Warialda Police Station as among the oldest in the North West. King Alfonso sent thanks to the British Air Force for rescuing Spanish aviator Estevez.
A film story unfolds about a loveless marriage involving a steel magnate and a society daughter. The tale centers on a man of steel seeking happiness, with a dramatic arc about love and personal sacrifice in a high society setting.
An Australian racing page lists Tamworth winners with odds for events including Coroke Graw King at 4 to 1 and Kaiwarea whey at 3 to 1. It notes Manilla and Upper Manilla race times and a missionary lantern slide event led by Rev J Watson with lectures in New Mexico and Manilla over May 10 to May 12, plus Mother’s Day services in Manilla and Namoi River.
The bulletin lists services at Manilla including 7 30 a m and 11 a m with a 7 30 pm service and Child ren 9 45 am. Hall s Creek has a 3 pm service led by Rev R A Harris with morning and evening gatherings.
Manilla travels to Werris Greek on Saturday for the first competition match of the season. Captain Adnum and vice captain Donovan lead a squad including Kehaler Bennett Donov Bennett Blanch Anthony Roche Adnum Veness Scanlon Blanch Eston L Bennett. Players must inform secretary if unavailable. cars depart Clifton's garage at 12:15. Training nights set for Tuesday and Thursday.
A long local item covers sheep sale results with varied breeds and prices, names of buyers and auctioneers, plus mentions of the next sale date at Manilla on May 29. It also reports a stockman injured by a carriage accident near Rockhampton and a hospital incident in Dubbo. Other items include a note on marriage age debates in Great Britain, a religious song, and local anecdotes.
The Rev. Mr. Jackson outlines church plans for Ascension Day on Thursday May 13 and Whitsunday services at Holy Trinity Church Menille with Holy Communion and Evensong. Ladies meetings discuss September sale of work. teachers’ meetings proposed to review Sunday lessons. Also notes a memorial service for war dead and a tram accident near Jerrawa with injuries.
Express trains between Sydney and Melbourne were delayed after seven trucks of a goods train derailed and caught fire near Jerraci Yass junction. All trucks and contents were damaged. no injuries reported. Fire cause undetermined. Sydney to Melbourne service delayed about five hours and return trip about three hours.
The third annual Singleton and District Poultry and Pigeon Club show crowned A J Liddy with the Champion Silver Laced Hen or Pullet in Wyandotte. The pageant also highlights themes of endurance and quiet dignity, with poetic lines interspersed amid product mentions. Stoddart's Ltd advertises patent girls’ shoes, sizes 11.5 and 15, 10 6.
On May 30 Ss Trinity Sunda announces a patronal festival at the Parish Church. The notice invites country people and townspeople to attend and suggests opportunities for spousal novelties and communal celebration.
Dr H W Tilting of the Brisbane City Health answers Women’s Club queries on dengue transmission. He explains dengue is carried by the mosquitoes and discusses seasonality, with a comparison to malaria and yellow fever. A resident asks about constant dengue and goldfish as larval predators, prompting Mr Tilting to note goldfish reduce larval presence where stocked.
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