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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1930
Page
2
The piece recalls Labor’s 1916 push for conscription under Hughes, the nation’s opposition, and the ensuing political struggle. It contrasts wartime calls to save soldiers with demands to draft workers, noting shifts in party stances and public opinion as Australia faced a divisive policy debate.
The column covers Manilla society and sports updates including staff movements at Tamworth Bank of NSW, Midlle Business Men's Association meeting, church services, and hospital fundraising. It highlights cricket prospects of Reg and Arthur White, notable club tournaments, Mechanics Institute events, and local civic notes on Parlia mentary matters, wheat crop results, and municipal rate changes.
The document records an audit led by O. Guyot, with the musical society and several named gentlemen listed as recipients of aid or approvals. It cites items like postage and telephone costs, hospital charges, and a total sum of funds examined. Names include Crayford Brown Spradd Green Ottoway Juchigisen Bast eFrian Seithers Stewart Veery, and others.
A lively entertainment evening featured Isomatone and Splendid, with many ladies attending and praising performances by local players and guests. The event listed numerous attendees including Mrs Rob and Mr Chapman, with a busy timetable of matches and a Mink evening planned for Friday, plus notes on performers and a London College exhibition held on November 26.
The Roads Board notified councils under Sec 390 Main Hundy Act that options for erecting a skeerls isle pumps must be referred to the board for legal daily action. The Municipal Council held its regular meeting with most aldermen present except one ill member. the deputy mayor presided and the auditor’s report was adopted. The extension of time to December was granted with cost adjustments. In the Country Killing Society meeting Lindsay Thompson urged steps to prevent transport of stock long distances without forage causing suffering. Ashton supported nationwide stock settlement during the strike. A man and woman were found dead near a cat in Sydney. the man was shot in the back and the woman in the head, with suspicions pointing to the woman.
Fragmented parliamentary chatter discusses possible anti Labour pacts to defeat extremist factions. Moderates may refuse contested seats to allow moderate Labour rivals a path, while Labour factions argue over timing and risk of revolutionary shifts within the party. Prime emphasis on coalition dynamics and regional council meetings.
The report notes government offers may influence the vote on abortion in the Upper Honge. Local school examinations at Menilla Rural School appear nearly complete. A criminal reference to the bank-monger Fiérrimian and address 7 Fouts AB is mentioned amidst a retail listing of clothing and grocery items.
Auction announced for a dairy or poultry farm on outskirts of Manilla. Property details include cottages and fixtures. sale on Saturday 20 December at 2.40 pm conducted by auctioneer W. J. Byrnes with full terms and conditions. Mackenzie’s Friday and Saturday specials advertise groceries and household items in a local shop notice.
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