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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1916
Page
2
Local sale notes show Stoddart & Co offerings at The Corner, Thy House or Bob's, and Manilla Men’s Clothing. Prices and stock details are summarized from the readable lines, indicating value-focused pieces across multiple shops. The fragment suggests promotional emphasis on affordable attire in several nearby retailers.
Parents and Citizens Association pressed the Municipal Council on Monday night over excessive motorist speeds at the school corner threatening children. Ald Bailey faulted the corner as dangerous and questioned speed limits while Ald Kremer urged enforcement against wrong side travel. Stoddart moved to instruct the Inspector to water the corner, have police assist, and prosecute offenders, aiming for strict penalties. The Mayor noted four drivers were warned that day.
Minor Reidel suffered a broken jaw after a spanner slip while operating machinery at the Manilla Flour Mill last week. He is confined to his room under care of Dr. Birch.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Savart storm under Sunder and a Caledonian reunion scheduled for Thursday night. Details are unclear in the readable text.
Prime sheep values held firm at last Thursday's Homebush sale with prices near prior peaks. Exporters active as Merino wethers from Mr. G. Robinson Roslyn Manilla reached 288s d at Winchcombe Carson's auction amid softer demand for lower quality lines.
Buyers are reminded that Mr W J Byrnes will yard 200 head of cattle in the local yards on Saturday next at 2. Now that feed is assured for some time a good sale should result, with buyers seeking quality stock.
The report notes dust clouds from the west and a coal strike crippling the economy with fifty thousand out of work. A government move plans representatives from owners, miners, and public to address the strike and stabilize supplies as the situation unfolds.
The fragment notes Byrncy prices or Dodge Brothers spare parts. The unreadable OCR hints at catalog pricing for automotive components, suggesting a local listing or trade notice. Names, firms, and exact figures are unclear in the text.
The fortnightly meeting saw Aldermen Kennedy Bailey Stoddart Rudd Kremer and Wearne present. The Mayor moved to appoint Mr Ross I Pelman honorary assistant clerk as training for Local Government Clerk with bond. Discussion covered park surveys tar paving at Manilla bridge labor shortages and staff concerns with tar quality and paving failures. Ward issues included Soldiers Club gratitude and park land leases with Chinaman occupancy debate. Reports noted road and footpath work and upcoming meetings with year end estimates and rate notices.
A gold crescent brooch with a pearl swallow and ruby eye is believed lost near the Commercial Bank. A reward is offered at the Express Office for its return.
The Manilla Caledonian Society will hold its fourth quarterly meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Tuesday evening the 30th at 8 pm. The program includes H Rudd on Sir William Wallace, Miss McDonald in piano, Miss Liddy in drama, and a tea by members. Fay, Secretary.
At a recent council session the Railway Quauistment offered to supply a water trough and piping at 2s 6d per 1000 gallons to water team horses at the railway yards. The Mayor and Aldermen discussed costs and who should pay while the Works Committee was tasked to prepare a cost estimate for pipes and trough.
Imperial Australia recruits may enlist at any time and choose a feasible future date to depart for camp. Military Registrars and assistant registrars are appointed recruiting officers for voluntary enlistment. They will arrange local medical examinations and forward recruits to training.
Garvin and Cousens Ltd Tamworth announce a special cattle sale yarding 1200 or more head of quality cattle. The lineup includes Durham bullocks aged 3 4 and 5 years with crossbred Durhams Herefords, many with calves, 18 month to 2 year heifers, 15 months to 2 years steer calves. Cattle drafted in lots to suit buyers. Sale to be offered in multiple drafts.
A large sale of 750 head of cattle listed for Friday next at 2 o'clock with 154 bulls 4 year olds and yearlings 100 mixed calves 200 steers and heifers plus cows and calves. The auction offers good quality stock in forward condition with reserves and guides noted by Inglis and Stewart Tamworth and Barnes Tamworth auctioneers in conjunction.
Horse events listed with prize details and distances including Maiden Stakes Ladies Bracelet Matron s Handicap Mursh s Handicap and Publican s Purse. Nominations close December 28 with paddock at Manilla on December 7. horses from Boggbri Bundarra and Uralla meetings eligible. Amateur riders with minimum weight 97.
A July drop listing from LR Mug Rept notes reductions from 300 MR to 130 Cremated Fire by lopt delivered in vol ist March. The 1974 March snap notes delivery in wool. Warne Auctioneers call for applications for asers.
The fragment lists cattle and sheep lots with prices and timing remarks. Mentions Lincoln, March delivery, ewe classes, lamb offerings, and steer counts with mixed colors. Reflects a 19th or early 20th century livestock catalog style with terse entries and pricing hints.
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