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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
2
A sale offers a wide stock of blankets and down quilts including Australian wool blankets and Raysbury all wool blankets. White baby and bed blankets, grey and brown bush rugs for verandah use and camping are highlighted. Strong emphasis on affordable pricing and variety in sizes and colors.
A fragmented advertisement lists business hours for several outfits. Scientific Sight Testing at GlenDearg Private Hospital Manilla offers 9 am to 3 30 pm. Manilla Street hours 9 am to 12 40 pm. W. Knoll at 321A George Street Sydney notes optician services. Mechanic Institute repairs and correspondence to Box O304P.P Sydney.
The Manilla District urges a hospital financing plan to fund treatment and restore self-respect. It criticizes past ad hoc appeals for funds and outlines costs of weekly and yearly contributions while describing modest personal sacrifices. The piece endorses the proposal as practical and beneficial for the whole community.
The annual OWA ball at Manilla featured the Wongo Crock band Bridge's Orchestra Gunnedah and supper by willing workers. Prizes went to the wearlet set with blue and sold second. Local officials and the Manilla branch were well represented, with thanks extended to judges and attendees from near and far.
Australia relies on foreign markets for wool and wheat and faces a French tariff retaliation. The stance on prohibition tariffs by Mr. Scullin risks shrinking Australia’s export income as France imposes 49 shillings per cwt on butter and 4/74 per bushel on wheat, threatening solvency.
The Board of Directors of the Manilla hospital trustees announce a new contributory scheme under the Hospital Regulations. Aimed at replacing large voluntary donations, it offers graded benefits for weekly payments, with free medical attendance at public ward and private ward differentials. Organiser A L Wilshhire will explain details and collect enrollments, urging immediate subscription to secure future care. Government subsidy cuts after June 30 heighten urgency to join.
See our number 4 window for our ladies display of 19 11 shoes Roberts Bros Mr C G Anstey formerly master of Barraba Public School and now of Fairfield spent Tuesday night in Manilla accompanied by Mr Anstey and daughter en route to Barraba where they are the guests of Mr and Mrs Deane greeting old Manilla friends. Winding Up Order An Order For the winding up of the Australian Federal Life and General Assurance Company Limited was made by the Chief Judge in Equity Mr Justice Harvey in the petition of the Wagga Finance Company Limited to whom the company was indebted for upwards of £2000. Extra special values are offered at Roberta Bros in men s flannelette pyramax at 7 11 men s scarves at 5 6 men s tweed over coats from 37 6.
Acting State Meteorologist expresses hope for beneficial inland rainfall while coastal and tableland areas saw scattered light showers. Parliament moves the Public Service Salaries Reduction Bill through third reading in the Assembly with 44 votes to 42. Sanders was absent. Council to consider next. Ulm notes Amy Johnson remains solo among famed fliers as Duchess of Bedford praises her.
A report details the formation of a local Boy Scout movement with branches in Quirindi Manilla Gunnedah and nearby towns. It outlines the scout ideals of loyalty helpfulness trustworthiness thrift and service and notes the lack of government support while a provisional committee led by the Mayor as patron was elected to organize the group and promote scouting locally.
The article notes a large Manilla group of 25 scouts and cubs and plans for a major scout event in Canberra with expected attendance by an unnamed dignitary. It mentions promotions and appointments of assistant scout masters, along with remarks of thanks to the Parliament or council for support. Also lists job notices about well sinking and locked garages for rent.
WITAL BALL attendees are urged to join a meeting at the Meshanica Institute on next 24th inst to elect a Committee and arrange the 6th Secretary. Also advertisements list Manilla District Hospital products and local goods from Mackenzie store with prices, plus a water finding service offered by Hing Phone 216 Taylor Brow Tamworth.
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