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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1929
Page
2
Weekend sale advertisement lists hemstitched pillow cases 30 by 20 inches in white, 28 pair ready made sheets for single and double beds, check ginghams in six colors, fancy floral voises, and Fuji De Luxe fabrics in multiple shades with weekend prices and package deals.
In the Manilla Express dated October 11, 1989, the piece argues Australia faces high costs and low spending power hitting rural industries and manufacturing. It warns taxation burdens threaten national wealth tied to farming, urging voters to back the Country Party candidate Thompson with a big figure one in the square opposite V 0. Thompson.
Long and Kennedy criticize Australia’s leisure culture and 44 hour week limits. Kennedy urges 12 hour days and seven days a week for success, while Dr Heywood opposes wage cuts and supports eight hours daily but argues hours are too few for wages paid.
Pubt s accountant, auditor and secretary faced unclear notes about a visit by Barrabs. The readable fragments suggest an inquiry into administrative visits and oversight without firm dates or outcomes. Further details are not present in the accessible text.
The speaker claims steady progress since 1922 in shaping the New State movement, citing two major conventions at Armidale in 1923 and 1926 as pivotal. He asserts these gatherings spurred nationwide advertisement and influenced a federal royal commission proposal. He also references the Dorrigo railway as a power-related symbol of the era.
A community gathering celebrated the Returned League with toasts to King and comrades. Speakers praised the league’s public service to Manilla District Hospital and local bodies, urged veterans to join, and lauded the Red Cross, Mechanics' Institute, Rifle Club, and local clubs for support and collaboration.
Church of England services listed for Manilla and Hall's Creek with Eucharist and Evensong times. Methodist services noted for Manilla and Upper Manilla. service times in New Mexico and Attunga. Obituary reports Bathurst Town Clerk D F W Veness died at 70, with family connections. Local ads mention Roberts Bros sale items and unused newspapers for sale.
A candidate asserts plans to press for a tobacco industry inquiry via a Federal Parliament select committee, aiming for a detailed report. He emphasizes his seven years of labor for his electorate, including old age and invalid pensioners, and claims alignment with the Bruce Page government. He also notes party loyalty and intent to continue steady work if returned. The piece also cites a Country Party member and local retail ads, including fabric trousers and athletic garments at Roberts Bros.
Local listing shows W Haspett service station in Manilla advertising car parts and household goods. Friday Saturday events at Memorial Hall Glomeboro with Mackenzie’s specials. Numerous pantry items, canned goods, and reduced prices echoed by coupons offer.
In loving memory of our darling little daughter Maisie Eileen who departed this life October 10 1928 aged 114 Monte Dearer to me than words can tell Gone are those who loved her We miss her everywhere by her loving Father and Mother and little brother Duggie.
Parochial funds event Saturday February 13 offers attractions and a dinner from noon to 2, followed by ten events from 5:30 pm. After voting, attendees may visit the Mitre of England Pair with admission 1 shilling.
Tenders are invited for the purchase of the plant and goodwill of the Manilla Mechanics Institute Picture Show and for a five year lease of the premises with a weekly rental. Tenders must state purchase price and lease terms, with a fifty pound deposit. Information available from the secretary or solicitor J. D. Kennedy. Highest tender not guaranteed.
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