12 May 1944
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
1
Editorial notes the motor train gains a passenger trailer to seat Manilla travelers, reducing the single-ride stand for Barraba and Tamworth. The system starts next Monday, with an 8.14 pm Manilla departure, though speeds drop 30 minutes. Wool trucking remains tight due to coal shortages and centralised markets.
In its annual report the Dorriga Dairy Co. notes butter production declined by 24 tons while the value of output rose by 1790 pounds, signaling higher prices or shifts in product mix during the period.
BOWLS action outlined for Sunday finals and semifinals. Matches include Hayward vs Brady for championship, Hallett against BR, Smith in B championship, and Gannon versus Still in B final. A and C pairs listed with Kilburn-like results and notes on club rules and green wear.
The Farmers on Graziers Co Ltd reports the appraisal catalogue No. 135, listing about 4 500 bales from New England and Monaro with some North West and middle Western wool. Top finesses went to P J Crikely Armidale at 2844d. Other high prices include A A E A W lines to 2144d and 21 4d, with multiple growers earning from 14d to 21 4d on various lots. Previous appraisements show gains for A E Tomlinson Upper Manilla and A T Maunder Manilla among others.
Anglican and Presbyterian services listed across Manilla and surrounding areas with times for Holy Communion Evensong and Sunday services. The Ladies Auxiliary of Manilla District Hospital announces its annual fundraising appeal with donations directed to Mrs Frank Jackson or hospital secretary Mr C I Whshire. Note recalls hospital opening on May 10 1905 by Sir Henry Rawson.
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