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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1929
Page
2
A vintage ad lists damask tablecloths in white and cream with widths from 58 to 64 inches and several price points per yard. It highlights pure linen options and special line reductions, plus dozens of colored bordered cloths in a wide range of lengths and sizes.
Readable fragments indicate altered hours with references to Wycara and a Friday closing, plus Saturday 410 p.m. and December 30. The text appears to note schedule changes or a temporary closure without完整 details. A clearer public notice would specify the business, dates, and exact hours.
The piece argues government taxation on business brains and energy will curb enterprise and employment. It extols America’s thrifty, energetic leaders who drive wealth and growth, claims heavy taxation stifles innovation, and warns Australia must keep government controls light to preserve wealth and jobs.
A Friday meeting in Manilla discussed deferring dates in the North and North West region, forming a programme committee with Dunbar Kennedy and Martin, arranging lifesaving and swimming classes, selecting a trainer, and setting a swimming programme for December 26 with a cloth badge plan for members. Weather concerns and harvest notes from the district followed, including dust storms, light rain in Victoria and South Australia, and forecasts of a big hailstorm.
The year long variety trial conducted by a Department member in Baldwin District tested varieties Nabawa Wandilla Union Marshall No 3 Gallen Waratah and Onion grown on 17 acres. Seeds sown April 25 with 56 pounds per acre of superphosphate produced varying yields with Nabawa 20.4 bushels Wandilla 11.5 bushels Union 15.5 bushels Marshall No 3 15.0 bushels Gallen 15.0 bushels Waratah 11.0 bushels.
Ward alderman F Hayward speaks highly of a new material described as comforting and sturdy in the Masilin line. He calls it Feamy and comfortable, praising its mid and Mr remarks.
Mr Cook, a moving picture producer, will visit Manilla this Saturday and Sunday to film key sights and reading buildings. He plans to attend the cricket match Sunday afternoon.
AFragmentary report notes a horse bolted through Manila Street causing traffic disruption before being stopped. The text mentions Mr P. Simon's agent for Meptoin Holden and an Exeter aviator, with uncertain details on dates and events.
Captain Holden and engineer pilot Frank Mitchell were feted at a Canberra civic reception after a Canberra airliner crash near Inverell. The aviator praised Australian aviation and urged expansion of safe landing grounds, citing Coff’s Harbour and Ballina on the North Coast as models.
The visiting dignitary from New South Wales has arrived to review debatable underworld connections. Len Chaney will star alongside Anita Page Wheeler Calemati and Richard Carle in the upcoming program featuring a full entertainments bill. Local artists prepare ambitious performances including ballet and street acts amid a bustling, punctual showtime.
The report notes Manila wheat quotations and London prices around four sixteenths of a bushel, with a 48/3 rate equating to 67 per bushel. Business sales occurred up to the station, 68,000 began passing, 15,407 bags weighed and red, 5,000 more queued today. Total received up to tabling reached 26,000 bags, with 1,436 dispatched and the rest stacked. At least 141 teams handled yesterday as a new timing system showed nine improvements.
A Friday derailment occurred about 20 miles south of Newcastle when a locomotive pulling the Glen Express ran backward for two miles. Emergency brakes were applied and one carriage derailed. It took three hours to clear the line, delaying services as plans for an air service near Manila were discussed by officials including Mr Frank Mitchell.
A Canberra and Gallen centered report surveys wheat growth, noting crops stunted or deficient due to rainfall, with stubble ploughing and April sowing. War stalwart varieties performed variably, while oats and thistles appeared in some parts. Wool trade and a memorial message about M. Clementesan also appear in the day’s notes.
The annual meeting of the above club will be held at the Mechanics Institute on Monday evening next the 2nd December at 7 30 pm. Election of new committee and officers for ensuing year to be decided.
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