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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 30, 1924
Page
3
An entry from a diarist named Botomaoch describes a hot day with bus issues and a possible strike. The narrative covers meals, headaches, fatigue, and interactions with a caretaker, including ice water, dislikes of certain foods, and attempts to rest amid ongoing discomfort.
The piece poetically proclaims the printing press as a force of history and nation shaping, vowing fearless coverage of wars, revolutions, and human endeavors. It asserts the press as a tireless guardian of knowledge and progress through darkness toward a hopeful future.
The article describes two calcium cyanide rabbit control methods. Flake form uses a half ounce per burrow with a wooden or metal spoon, closing entrances to prevent earth at each opening, then awaiting 24 hours before reopening. Powder with a blower vents smoke-like dust to indicate burrow exits, suited to larger areas, though two men or a machine may be needed. Both methods show similar effectiveness.
Public notice invites attenders to a cooking demonstration on the New Perfection stove at Ard and 4th June with an expert lady cook and afternoon tea provided. The notice also advertises writing material from Rudds and offers a reward for a Bally Mare branded T.G. lost near Manila two months ago, with contact A. T. Maunder.
C. E. Hall announces to Manilla and district that with his experience and a competent book-keeper he is ready to conduct any class of sale including clearance sales. He will allow sellers a five percent rebate on full sale.
Street stall ad promotes Moore's up-to-date open-air refreshment rooms on Saturday. Offers hot and cold dinners at moderate prices and Peters' ice cream, soft drinks, fresh fruit and vegetables. Calls readers to come and be convinced.
O Brien announces his usual auction sale at the Central Room tomorrow Saturday at 2 oclock sharp. The New South Wales Statistician released 1923 figures showing the state population at 2,192,146 up from 2,150,862. Sydney grew from 955,900 to 961,400.
An old style advertisement lists the New State Ham and Beef Shop offering fresh fish on Fridays and various meats and sausages with poultry on order. It also promotes The Eminent Light Specialists in Sydney visiting Manilla for eye consultations at the Royal Hotel and mentions Mr. Stevenson and Mr. Turner handling bookings and prescriptions with guaranteed satisfaction.
Account of various owners lists a Pobhe Auction sale at Manila Yards to sell about 50 horses including draughts and ponies mostly unreserved.
Poincare’s electoral defeat signals peasant support for real European peace amid Ruhr tax burdens and franc decline. Radicals vow cooperation with Allies and Germany, aiming to implement Allied rehabilitation proposals, while Left may press moderates in the Right for a more conciliatory line.
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