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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1923
Page
2
A partial line of promotional phrases references low prices and various goods. The readable text suggests a local sale or advertisement with unclear item names and misspelled terms, offering best quality items at markedly reduced prices.
Manilla Express cites a Merger of opinion defending the Valuer General’s department and attacks shires on the North Coast for overreliance on state funds. It argues land should be valued closer to market value and notes specific shires like Byron, Kyogle, and Tweed received far more Crown aid than levied locally amid droughts.
The Manilla council reports heavy outlays for new footpaths draining finances. A 440 pound general debit balance remains, while ratepayer arrears total 555 pounds 7 shillings 10 pence. Mayor urges ratepayers to pay within 10 days or face legal action as year totals are reviewed.
The session features heated exchanges over a motion to rescind a Friday vote. Opposition suggests starting anew with Lieutenant Governor and a fresh committee while government defends its previous steps. Members criticize Verdrian and protest the government’s handling as discontent grows nationwide.
The fragmentary note mentions Ofemy Ven and Manilla upcoming today with an item linked to The Mayor and names Alt J and Wearne. Details are unclear due to text corruption. The readable bits suggest a brief public notice or schedule entry involving these entities.
At a special meeting of the committee last night C Howard presided as chair. H Stoddart Dimmock and others attended. Hayward resigned, TL Dimmock elected President and J Macdonald Vice-President. They debated bond for the picture show and agreed to seek a separate £200 bond, reducing the account to £300.
The report notes a large funeral and grave side service in the RC cemetery with 300 attendees, led by Rev Father v. Family sympathy extended to Mrs Byam. The Manilla Caledonian Society plans a St Andrew’s Day convivial on Thursday, with members Chapman Reynolds Kennedy Scott Raseman White Jackson Woodnant and White listed. A cricket match score between Picnic and Halls Creek is cited with players and dismissals.
Natalie Marshall plays a spoiled wife who schemes to win back her faithless husband in a farce of love and deception. Richard Stuart Holmes and Raymond Hittes headline this screening as the Presbyterian Pair appears on Friday.
Wongo Creek will host the Manila Merrymakers on Friday November 30 to aid hall funds with an entertainment concert. After the performance a dance will follow and a happy time is planned for all attendees.
The committee announces another tournament with several matches in the first round. E Elbett 45 vs J N Kennedy 45 and Yates 70 vs W Watson 60 are shown, along with 7 v Young 45 and W Pittman 60 vs N Strachan 70, detailing scheduled pairings and scores.
A letter from the Mayor of Orange announced a Home to Orange Carnival during Christmas, from December 26, 1923 to January 1924, with rail concessions and regional participation. It urges all Orangites to attend and notes press coverage and official arrangements for the event.
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