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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1926
Page
2
A local advert touts silk shirts and related apparel with prices for Fuji silk shirts and crepe de chine options. It highlights collar and pocket designs, golf and tennis shirts, and a range of working shirts and undergarments.
The text argues cancer will cause significant deaths among those over 40 in Australia, citing private wealth per head of about £400 and projecting 750000 earner deaths leading to an economic waste of about £300,000,000 for the Commonwealth. It urges donations to Cancer Research to fight the disease.
The Railway Department arranged cheap excursion tickets for travel in both directions during the period from October 34 to 20. The offer provides a single fare for journeys within 300 miles and a two day limit beyond that distance. Tickets are available at each station in the state.
Mr JT Westell advertises wheat hauling and a five cam internal form. The notice says quick delivery and mentions a weighbridge. It notes a test event on Wednesday evening October 30 with the Wenilia Farmers and Settlers Company involved.
Proceedings at Lamworth Quarter Session hear 40 witnesses about a Murulla railway disaster on September 12. Coroner reports 26 deaths from injuries and finds negligence by railway staff and machinery defects. bail set at £50.
The coroner heard evidence on the death of a shop proprietor after a gas cylinder exploded. He suffered a fractured leg, underwent amputation, and died from shock the next morning. Witnesses described the accident, cylinder conditions, and the operator's family. The coroner recorded death by accident with no further cause stated.
The above company will give a rand concert in the Manilla Memorial Hall tonight in aid of the Manilla Boy Scouts Association. The programme promises music and vocal pieces plus exhibitions by local Boy Scouts and boxing shows. Admission is 1/8, 2 and 2/5 with a small charge for a book. proceeds aid the scouts’ funds.
A series of community events announced for October and November include concerts, dances, stalls, and fundraisers. Highlights: Mercy Makers concert at Memorial Hall October 12. Cancer Research Fund drives October 16, 22, and 23. Farmers and Sellers Carnival October 20. Manilla Methodist Church fair October 29 and 30. Diggers organized Cancer Research Appal October 23. cheap excursion October 26. ball fundraiser November 2 at Wongo Creek Hall.
The Wongo Creek Fall Committee plans a ball at Wonen Creek Hall on Tuesday November 2 to raise funds for hall needs. A second event is planned later in November to support the cancer research fund.
The monthly committee meeting of the hospital will be held in the Mechanics' Institute on Friday next, 15th, at 2 pm.
A distant exchange involves Colonel P. W. Fallon of a Trish Rifles unit speaking with a man named Collins. The dialogue touches on Tim Collins, a staff member, and mentions Tim as a child of Fallon's spouse.
The Peking government abandons the opium smoking ban, creating a tax bureau for dealers and smokers to remit their names. Thousands of smokers and dealers are already complying, continuing to do business under the new regime.
Oricket Colta beat Strathfield 137 to 12 in the opening match of the season. Notable performers include Arth White who took multiple wickets and 13 runs, while J Byrnes and D Reid led Strathfield with key bowling. Wongo Creek beat the Wanderers 167 with strong bowling from R. Allen and Sherwood. Upcoming fixtures list Sameday matches and local riders’ results from Manilla motor events.
A thin Wednesday feature tells of a bride and groom chasing happiness through wealth and poverty. The film centers on stark reality among the sick, with striking women and luminous jewels contrasting with hardship.
The Rushes Creek Social TT changes the event date to Thursday October 145 to aid Todenendenm Cricket Club. Gond's Jazz Band from Gunnedah has been engaged for the occasion.
Tobacco buyers Mosgrs 1 Fe Tongh and Me Yande Th Reading, representing the British Anatestian Tahar in Co TH4, are in town today in connection with the purchase of this year’s crop.
Charles Kelleway, ex international cricketer, reflected on the Australian tour to England. He noted weaker results than previous trips, highlighted Woodfull and Oldfield, with Ponsford and Taylor as future mainstays, and said the Ashes should spur 1928 efforts.
A launch sighted off Pigeon Bay headed for Little Akalon is missing. Reports say the boat carried no married men and was last seen making heavy weather before disappearing. A tragedy is feared as search efforts continue.
A nine year old girl told of being led into the bush and assaulted by a man on Tuesday. The account mirrors similar attacks reported by other schoolgirls in the past three weeks. Police are increasing efforts to catch the suspect believed responsible for three earlier assaults.
Reported from Shanghat on Monday to Aust ntian missionary Rey Fem an Davis captured by bandits 20 miles inland. Bandits demand fifty thousand dollars and one hundred revolvers for Davis who is with 20 rich Chinese merchants. A Chinese pastor with Davis is held for sixteen thousand dollars.
A small party on the Nam he River weekend forded the stream removing clothes. One man slipped and lost his trousers in the current, leaving his shirt, with mates later improvising a coat sleeve and waistcoat to complete his improvised outfit for the journey home.
A garbled report suggests a driver saw dirt near Nash and a manhunt began. The fragment hints at a missing child named Joan Smith from Reokan Hill with rewards totaling £1200 offered for information leading to capture or safe return.
A quirky sports day at Evans War featured a car in gear chasing a sprinter amid a timing mishap. Jack Smith supervised the car while BrIe Trinks ran the sprinter, leading to a rerun with the sprinter advancing ten yards. spectators enjoyed the unusual program and the Royal Stanbacks led the 10 wickets at ten runs.
Report of a rifle shooting competition in Manilla with participants including Milita shooters and names like Forster Dr HS Thomas and Lousby. Prizes listed in pounds and dollars with several aggregates and entrants named amid a stormy recap of the opening day.
The notice reports William Smith and Miss Lally Ander disposed at public auction near Beau cluster of roses, with 70 attendees, horses and ploughs present. Rev Jyclkson performs nuptials, hay rope and bridal praise noted, couple to reside with modest home items and ten months of provisions. Local church group plans a harvest event near October 20.
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