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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1929
Page
2
Vintage ad lists reduced rates on wide and inch fabric widths including cream linen and damask. Highlights include 68 to 80 inch wide linen and damask with several special reductions and sale prices noted, such as 2/3 and 4/11 in various sizes and a final chance at 6/11.
A 1929 NSW critique targets Lang's wage legislation, saying the Board of Trade unit changes reduced the basic weekly pay to 3 pounds 12 shillings and sixpence. It accuses Lang of inconsistency and labels the reforms as endangering parental and social responsibility while shifting the burden to employers.
At W J Tymnes special cattle sale on Tuesday October 29 a large crowd of buyers and cattle men attended. About 600 cattle yarded and nearly all sold under the hammer. Top price 230 17s for a pen of 13 durham crosses from Drumlisk. Fat dairy and beef cattle across many lots realized strong bids with Herefords and other lots selling well. Next sale planned for late November with updated timetable for Manilla Barraba services and Barraba branch schedules.
Mr A Blanch returns from a long trip beginning in Sydney to Hobart Colombo Naples and Naples and many Italian sights. He notes 26000 cases of apples in Hobart and describes Colombo tea plantations Buddhist offerings and trunk transport by trams elephants. He comments on Naples views and Pompeii ruins and praises English roads and motor coach networks while reflecting on drought in Australia and steel works in England.
A curious letter to the editor critiques male behavior and charity, followed by brief notes on local meetings and condolences. November dates, council polls, a racing Carnival lineup, and film showings are listed with names like Phar Lap and Night March. Personal updates mention Alwyn Grantham HDA’s appointment and a local staffing anecdote from Lancaster.
Ald Dunbar urged the town council to discuss plan specifications for a municipal works scheme at the junction of Arthur Street. Electric Department head noted the northern end of the project as a key area and mentioned a meeting on 27th and 28th. The piece also notes a wheat shipment arriving at Manius Railway Station from New Mexico today.
Sommerville at the Royal Sydney Show feeds Manilla today for judging the Manilla Prize Wheat Crop in the Royal Competition. Namoi Trotting Club schedules its November meeting on Batut ay week November 9 with big entries expected. Advertising notes Fordbon Tractor for sale with full equipment and immediate delivery.
Entries for NAMOT Trotting Club meeting close Saturday with a general member meeting on November 4 at 6 pm at Mechanics Institute. YOUNGER SET O.W.A. hosts a euchre party and dance at Palais on Tuesday November 5 with prizes, soft drinks. For sale a 10 foot Gaston header, stripped, 890 acres owner given up farming. Social and dance by Sunday School Teachers on Tuesday November 12 with orchestra and supper. Boys summer suits sale at M C Mackenzie & Sons. Wristlet watches and sleeve links for Xmas from M C Mackenzie & Sons Ltd.
Advertisement details a sale on alpac a tweed coats for youths at a low price. Offers include two for a marked price and a date range noted as 2/11 to 2/11. The copy is fragmented but highlights bargains on winter outerwear.
A local candidate announces entry into the municipal council race for the upcoming Saturday election seeking to aid Manilla’s taming and advancement. The message reflects support from friends and a desire to meet elector expectations in the town.
An older district resident seeks votes offering to back supervised Sunday sport, town water improvements, theatre beautification, and safe site retention outside the municipality. He proposes a Manilla river bathing area near the bridge to create a public pleasure ground, support for local industries, and a show movement. Paper signs his pledge as J Brad ny.
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