Coats New Designs and Colors Priced at 7/6
Local retailer advertises coats in new designs and colors with sale pricing of seven six. The brief notice emphasizes updated stock and discount framing for shoppers.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1930
Page
2
Local retailer advertises coats in new designs and colors with sale pricing of seven six. The brief notice emphasizes updated stock and discount framing for shoppers.
The report warns that falling wheat and wool prices, plus rising farm costs, push Manilla land values down. Values per acre plunge from the year’s start toward less than £4 10s, with further declines expected. Farmers seek small advances, while a $28 million Federal Loan risks unsold capacity. banks rely on national solvency. The piece asks if seasoned rural producers will be forced from their holdings, risking food and money supply.
A new nine hole miniature golf course by Mr G Dengate near his home in Manilla draws 30 to 40 players on opening night. The course features electric lights and obstacles. a netted hole forces strokes when the ball misses. A notable string of local items includes cricket results, strikes by Sydney slaughtermen, and Armidale reunion notes amid broader regional events.
The fragment lists evening ecclesiastical services at Manila with Evensong and sermon scheduled for 7.30. It mentions Rev T Fimter Barratt and other clergy with varied times including 3 p.m. Evensong and a focus on duty themes. Locations and exact church names are garbled.
Brief, fragmentary text indicates a Melbourne suburb murder inquiry in progress. It notes two youths and a girl connected to a companion, with a man as the identified suspect. Combing Melbourne for the person described.
At the last meeting the Mum ory council received a letter from the Department of Local Government. The department granted the application subject to council offer and decided it would not object to an extension of time being granted.
The Manile Municipal Council met on Tuesday with most members present except Alderman Clifton who was at an animal reunion in Armidale. Ald Clifton was granted something under section 37 of the Local Government Act at the request of Aldermen Coatey and Hasterman. Reports from the Town Clerk Inspector Finance Committee and Sale Yards Committee were received and adopted.
A Friday evening fundraiser at the residence of a local couple drew many residents to a Kiors Moola euchre tourney and dance. Tickets and door takings netted £17, surpassing hopes, with prizes including an electric torch, dressed turkey, pocket knife, sweets, chocolates, and decorated cake. Music by Fordham, Kelly, and local players provided entertainment on a verandah for about 60 attendees in ideal springlike conditions.
Police arrested seven men including a hotelkeeper and three York Street warehouse staff in connection with a York Street warehouse conspiracy. The Post Office Dent had approved the erection of a B class wireless station at Gunnedah.
The mayor described actions by Aldermen and officials regarding honorary services. On motion by Alderman Coates and seconded by Alderman Kennedy the council resolved that no action be taken. The discussion touched on public service duties and the handling of ceremonial recognitions.
Fragmentary OCR reads as local council minutes about matters referred for action. The text indicates actions were dealt with and specifies further steps could be taken if needed.
A garbled market note from Burrows Wool-brokers on the 1344 season opens with O'Brien Estate Manilla. The Roberta Bros Coupon Sale is mentioned with a pair of laliens and a coupon price, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Mr Colvin urged caution as the Town Clerk presented the council with a summary of estimated versus actual expenditures. Ald Kennedy pressed for finality before celebration, warning that proportional spending could skew figures. The clerk noted year end tends to show the lowest spending, with year end commitments likely to keep expenditures near estimates.
Australian admirals may lead future fleets abroad as officers switch allegiance to other navies due to mass job losses. Affected personnel, once promised long careers, face clerical work at low pay, with only about six securing temporary Taxation Department roles. Some submariner specialists pursue Chilean Navy positions, others seek openings in another South American republic’s forces.
A Pearith farmer near a dry waterhole noticed disturbances as a moving train stopped and robbers fled, scattering sacks believed to be from the Mudgee Mail. Authorities investigate the heist as the bandits escaped on foot.
Five percent bonds rise from 580 to 64 amid trading chatter as Commonwealth stock edges up. Investors eye yields and market shifts with cautious optimism.
A motion was carried apathoretically denying that the Federal Labor Party advocates repudiation of lawful commitments. It warns against circulating statements designed to injure the party in the wider community.
James Colwell, noted author, died in the early 20th century after serving with literary attainments and a long career. He wrote The Morning Herald and contributed to periodicals. He was made Fellow of the Royal Historical Society for special research work.
The town council debates funding half the bridge cost with Mr Stoddart denying responsibility. The Works Committee chairmen named ex-Ald Dunbar Coates and Ald Adie deny any agreement. The council postpones further action to gather more information.
The Loan Council discussed New South Wales wish to withdraw from a loan program. Mr Lang proposed permission for withdrawal, which was defeated. The state indicated it would still raise funds and execute the mandate, resisting any attempt to defeat it with available force.
The report lists participants including Warstabs and Attunga A White with G White Hi Coote L Qunts Stoo Baker D Vensas FL 0 V Foung Ge rey fibew and W Coup in an event, naming several players in a brief, fragmented summary.
A fragment announces Mackenzie’s casual sale items for Friday and Saturday, listing canned goods including tin eight touguss, spaghetti, raised flour, and other groceries at discount prices. The ad style reflects a local shop offering savings to attract customers.
In memory of my late wife Chapman who passed on the November. Day and Saturday sale for cash features double width crepe orani in milk-like shade at 4/3 yard, Harvard shirt remate and aged ing shirts at 9d a yard. M Mackenzie & Sons Ltd offer cheap delivery and daily work at Prosing We Works.
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