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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1935
Page
3
The Newcastle abattoir handles large scale slaughter for export and ships directly from the port to overseas destinations. The board will also conduct this service on the owner’s account.
The piece surveys early Victorian seaside life with bathing women, notably Martha Gunn who reigned as Queen of the Bath in Brighton from 1750 to the century’s end. It recalls sea bathing customs, social rituals, and the town’s seasonal prestige amid growing tourism. It also notes NSW Railways official J. T. Hartigan’s tour of air conditioning in trains and his England trip details.
The passage marks the day when the last of them served her final customer, with Martha Gunn and her horse bus drivers described as iconic relics of bygone days. The tone preserves a nostalgic snapshot of a community era ending.
A reader urges Britain to publicize Australia’s role in peace and war efforts ahead of the 1938 Empire Games to be held in Sydney along with sesqui-centenary celebrations. The aim is to foster understanding, attract settlers, and discuss economic and security challenges between nations. A brief note mentions Miss Margaret Ward receiving £250 from a New Jersey jury after a failed engagement.
Shire of Mandowa requires landowners or occupiers to keep land free of listed noxious plants and animals under section 471A. Penalty up to £50 for defaults. Authorized by the Council on 28 September 1935. Shire Office Manilla 28/10/25. J. Coates, Shire Clerk.
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