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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1924
Page
2
A special women’s ready to wear frock display runs Wednesday through Friday featuring six styles not alike. Cinnamon Morocain frock with white front buttons, kilting. Saxe cotton georgette with shirred waist. grey cotton georgette trimmed with lace. pale pink Fuji embossed with self colored silk. six white voile frocks with lace and insertion. Prices range from 52 shillings 6 pence to 77 shillings 6 pence.
Manilla district notes invite affiliated hospitals to send delegates to the Hospitals Association of New South Wales conference at the Highland Society Hall in Sydney on November 27 and 28, 1924. The meeting aims to debate the new Hospital Bill and discuss affiliation fees and a possible cooperative society, with emphasis on including country hospitals for broader statewide benefits.
Mandolwa Shire Conne informs of talks with the Federal Minister for Works and Railways about the annual roads grant. The Minister insists only state approved applications proceed, after consultation with a Federal engineer. Shires are told to push state approval to avoid delays and direct federal action is ruled out.
A correspondent notes widespread harvest activity amid dry conditions with fields showing 8, 9, and 10 shares commonly. One partner is said to finish up at the rate of 14 to the acre as vacant lands tempt settlement. locals anticipate more families to fill the gaps. The McKpon sisters will soon visit the district and a social event is planned Saturday night to bid them farewell.
The Committee reports fifty new books donated by patrons and lists the authors and titles for subscribers. Notable entries include Summer Lightning by W Henderson, The Great Quest by C B Hawes, Within These Walls by Rupert Hughes, The Path of the Kine by John Buchan, and Moon Calf by Flood Teeth, among many other works and donors.
Price, General Secretary of the Progressive Party, warns readers about a misleading ad for a National Progressive Coalition Campaign 1925. He states no such coalition exists in NSW and urges central council mediation. He lists genuine Progressive Party candidates and warns against endorsements or alliances with other parties.
The piece debates selecting a representative Australian team from 21 candidates led by Collins and Bardsley. It weighs fast, medium, and spin options, prioritizes fielding, and weighs Oldfield versus Ellis as wicketkeeper. Taylor and Bardsley are favored as openers with Mailey likely in the bowling mix.
The November committee meeting at Manilla District Hospital discussed resignations from nurses McEwan and Haynes and planned replacements. Funds showed income of £413 2s 1d with a credit balance of £291 5s 2d after costs. subsidy £1244 1s 4d had been paid to the treasurer. The matron noted 36 patients treated in the month, 10.8 daily average, with 2 outdoor patients and seven visits. Visiting committee found conditions satisfactory and recommended yard cleanup and a two burner kerosene stove for the steriliser, while noting duties for the wardsman.
Five readers will win £100 each in a charity Christmas card draw. Forty cards valued £25 to £1 3 are also offered. Prizes fund St Margaret's Hospital babies. Cards feature novel art and are copyrighted for sending with a postal note and SASE to the secretary Aussie Pats Appeal St Margaret's Hospital Sydney.
WHEAT NOTES discusses Australian wheat markets, seed preparation, and farming improvements. G W Walker of Lindy Walker Co-operative Wheat Co. notes a likely stable market with remunerative prices, while drought in Russia and Canadian losses shape supply expectations. The piece highlights dry picking as a seed method and advances in cultivation and agricultural instruction shaping future yields.
The passage lists Cartney Andrews Tonsford Kippax and Wondin as potential selections. Richardson and Kippas are noted for best chances, with a match may alter the outcome. One choice favors Ponsford for 1th Waves, while Andrews is praised for all round abilities amid an emergency.
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