09 Oct 1942
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1942
Page
1
The article describes widespread scarcity and high prices in city hotels and shops amid austerity, noting double bar prices, limited tobacco and fruit, drought, and shrinking supplies. It highlights crowds at theatres, influx of Allied troops, and contrasts urban scarcity with generous money spending, warning country businessmen of tightening access to necessities.
Municipal council weighs two applications from owners and tenants of condemned properties, supported by J Cole for C Match. Hatch claims financial hardship and material shortages. council references other cases and will respond by letter after Board of Health review. Also advice on feeding sheep wheat and a film showing at the Band Box.
Wool sale appraisal updates show 7 075 bales mainly average to good from North Western Plains and districts like Tenterfield Barraba and Upper Hunter. Top prices reached 284d for AAAW Astata late wearne Bingara with various brand realizations and district figures, appraisal rounds set to finish by Friday with payments likely October 2.
The Municipal Council reports revenue since the last meeting totaling £427 10s 9d, with arrears standing at £3 6s 9d. The figures reflect current income and overdue amounts carried forward to the next session.
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