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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1944
Page
4
A wartime appeal urges the public to buy Second Victory Bonds to fund armed forces. It stresses the need for more weapons, cites battles in Dunkirh Greece Crete and near Egypt, and urges readers to invest today through banks or brokers to help defend life and freedom.
A damaged P51 Mustang suffers engine failure at 23,000 feet over Glifton Forge Virginia airspace then dives. The pilot regains altitude after switching tanks, experiences fear and disorientation, and ultimately lands in occupied France with oxygen failing fifty minutes into the flight.
The Riverina reports a forty year drought dubbed the werat drought impacting agriculture and water resources. Local officials warn of ongoing shortages and pressure on reservoirs, farms, and communities as rainfall remains scant and temperatures rise.
The Wool report details the Mariners and Graziers Co operative Ltd noting finalisation of appraisements for 4 111 bales from NW and mid Western districts with top prices to 24d for AA A L J W Carrigan and 239d for AAAW. It records numerous fleece lines and names buyers, districts, and prices while warning of wagon shortages and a 47 000 bale shortfall versus last year and 17 000 bale weekly drop. rail delays hinder consignments with no relief from the Railway Department. A car accident near Glen tunes is briefly noted alongside an ad for Wood s Great Peppermint Cure.
A wartime appeal urges readers to join the team behind the Commonwealth Treasury, explaining the heavy costs to supply fighting services. It outlines examples such as bomber squadrons, torpedo-bombers, airfields, anti aircraft batteries, bulldozers, and outfitting soldiers, urging purchases to speed home the Manila boys and boost morale.
A dated notice warns that any trespassers or wood removers at Brubb Estate will be prosecuted. It states all straying stock will be impounded and that previous permissions are cancelled. Signed by Miss M Baldwin, FIN, on 38/5/1984.
A. M. McDonald of Mossvale Upper Manilla warns that anyone trespassing, removing wood, or interfering with gates on property beyond the cemetery on Crow Monga thin Rd will be prosecuted. C. J. Byrnws of Mossvale offers a substantial reward for information leading to conviction of those trespassing or engaging in wood removal or rabbiting.
A notice warns that anyone found removing wood fencing posts or wire on Woodville or Pinelen will be prosecuted. Signed by Miss AB Bowman and L H Smeesby from Upper Mimila.
Notice warns that any trespass or removal of wood from Clon tart after the specified date will be prosecuted without regard to persons. All previous permissions are cancelled. Signed Bignaln and Miss Donnelly.
Printed and published for Manilla Newspaper Co. by Alton Richmond Macleod at his office on Manilla Street in Manilla New South Wales.
A reprint notice seeks an editor and publisher to explain how a purse will be paid. The ad requests clarification to avoid misdelivery and urges the owner to describe property and payment terms.
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