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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1930
Page
2
A garbled historical note references Manilla electors backing a governing body and district committee. It hints at praise for workers and public service, with phrases about continuity of civic spirit and municipal matter discussions. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear dates or names.
The Manila District Hospital board frayed over X ray treatment costs for patients and the hospital budget. They debated who should pay for extra care, interim patients, and medical attendants, with proposed by laws and cost sharing set to be reviewed by Mr Loyce for reconsideration.
The notice directs all reporters and correspondents to address Rex JIS4P in Sydney. It sets working hours from 10 to 6 and outlines the expected handling of correspondence and duties.
A discernible debate over empire grain sales and free trade unfolds as Britain relies on Britain to buy 250 million bushels of wheat abroad. Ramsey MacDonald, as British Prime Minister, calls Empire free trade an absolute fraud and argues Britain cannot tax food to aid Dominion trade.
A report details a lively euchre party at Memorial Hall with a well attended program. It describes costumes, performances, and thanks to organizers and guests, plus remarks on local theater and a charity supper, ending with a note on the State Ministers of Agriculture Bill meeting in Canberra to discuss wheat advances.
Melbourne report shows Phar Lap as the hottest favorite in the Great Race. The crowd’s excitement was intense as the leading mare stayed in bandy position throughout and was ridden by master jockey dhn Pike. His victory would deal a severe blow to bettors and stir betting rings nationwide.
A garbled race card notes Phar Lap finishing ahead in a three pilke event with Eucond Wied and Shadow King, details tangled by OCR. The item references the swimming club and municipal governance actions, plus a fragmented list of locals and a cremation notice for Mr W. Kinget. The piece threads through school exams, rust woes on farms, and a close Shire Council vacancy result won by M. Park.
A fragmented report discusses a wheat pool and political figures discussing voluntary actions. The text hints at foreboding about wheat prices rising and the potential benefits of a pool, mentioning opinions of ministers and a letter. Strong entities are unclear due to fragmentary OCR.
The report notes tax stances for farmers and wage awards, mentioning exemptions and potential government action. It records a forthcoming auction of cattle in local yards, listing Cameron and Byrnes as organizers and noting sales set for Friday next in Manilla.
In loving memory of Henry McDonald who departed this life November 4, 1397 age 82. Wife writes a somber remembrance noting time passes and cannot say goodbye. The notice reflects mourning by his sorrowing wife and family.
The Shire of Mandowa announces the return of Coote to Riding B as councillor for the current term. Mungo Park is noted as a candidate for Riding Mundina Bhire with the balance of the triennial term referenced.
Mrs Harry Burrell desires to express sincere thanks for the kind expressions of sympathy and condolences received after the sad bereavement. The family gratefully acknowledges the support from friends and neighbors.
A fragmented report shows tense remarks about electors in B Riding during the recent Shire B section. The incomplete text hints at criticism of supporters and local political tensions within Mandowa Shire.
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