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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1926
Page
2
An advertisement from STODDARTS LTD at THE CORNER HOUSE promotes a range of shirts and clothing. It lists heavy duty silk sport shirts, cotton poplin and wool blend options, various collar styles, and affordable prices. Also advertised are trousers, belts, and up-to-date mercery items aimed at value-conscious shoppers.
Deneer Research Appeal for October 23 charity event in Manilla promises novelty and many attractions. Stalls, chocolate wheels, hoopla, true to life sketches, a fortune teller, mock post office, poultry freak, and a dancing saloon with a first class orchestra. Public support urged to boost resistance to their arrangements and ensure a large turnout, with Farmers Carnival set for October 28.
The Associates announce results from a local link trophy handicap with players including Miss O Neill Wild, Miss Harp, Mrs Doudney, Mrs Scott, Mrs W Hartley, and Mrs L Hartley. They request all to be present at 2.15 p.m. Wednesday for a two afternoons 18 hole championship, with special prizes donated by Mr Allen and Mrs Dondney.
A meeting at Mechanics Institute on Wednesday night elected A O Neill to lead the Miss Manilla Cancer Research competition fundraiser. Attendees included several O Neills, Lloyd, Cox, and others with Mr T H Lane chairing. Officers named: President J J Roberts, Vice-Presidents E Moris D M Mackenzie H Stoddart A Adie, Joint Secretaries Mrs Cox and R M Stone, Treasurer Miss M Lloyd.
The Manilla Kamer's and Settlers’ annual carnival is set for Wednesday with the secretary reporting strong entries and good day’s sports assured for attendees.
Nine Manilla competitors took part in rifle shooting at Ange Range Liverpool on Saturday. Early day saw good scores from local shooters. Aggregate results list Capt Thomas J Hill winner of O grade with 26, J Hill £5 10s, A R Bignall £2 8s, Loseby £1.
Reports from Southern Queensland describe widespread bush fires driving through the region. Ahead of strong winds cattle are killed and farms burned while Brisbane and surrounding areas face smoke and danger.
In Perth a suspect Clarke faces delayed execution while a death penalty abolition resolution passes the Labour policy line. A play Wildflower stars in Melbourne style, with box office claims high and Arthur Hammerstein's work praised. Local notices list dances, fairs, and fundraisers through October and November across several halls and churches.
Incal xeran ground on Wednesday the Manilla Hospital team defeated the Tr defendants 102 to 81. Players listed include H H G Snape Schaefer Green Coote Gannon and Barwick among others, with bowling tallies shown for Barwick Schaefer Barwick Coote and Haling. Absent or injured Simdrieg Ocle.
The Shire Engineer and Clerk presented reports on pending matters and detailed council business. Revenue for September reached £1220 3 7 with rates slow and a water decision delaying collections, and overdraft extended to £4000. Road projects include Bongendore Cutting, Glen Barra, Tarwonga, and Bogwabri works with contractor Smith in Tamworth Hospital, plans for sections 1 3, and proposed boundary alterations. The council considers sending rough road plans to Sydney for faster approval and outlines next year’s Main Roads priority list with a £2048 programme, reducing if needed.
Sydney reports that of 75 teams, the Manilla squad finished twelfth. Capt Thomas, AR, McLeod J Hill and B Forster shot for Manilla. Donations to Manilla Red Cross Society total 934 2 direct gifts plus 2017 5 from stamp sales and other contributions listed, with further subscriptions welcome at local contacts.
Mechanics Pictures presents His People a profoundly moving drama about the clash between modern and older generations. The film offers a warm human story with tender appeal and high entertainment value for a 1995 audience.
The final steam tram operation in Newcastle ends this Friday night at Port Waratah with the transition to electric service. Officials state electric trams will be the sole mode thereafter.
The Speake's chair presented Monday by the Empire Parliamentary Association marks another step in Canberra's capital establishment. The oak came from Westminster's 1299 roof, accented by the Marquis of Salisbury. Armrests use timber from Nelson's Victory.
A detective travels from Sydney to Bathurst area to pursue an unusual bee mordant. A bee farmer on Hillend Road near Wattle Flat reports many bees dying after a powdery trail of celionite and sulphur leading to a match ignition. Hive losses estimated £300 to £500.
Budapest reports a weeklong wedding for Franz Kriz son of Ensenbronn’s mayor. About 600 guests attended and consumed an ox, four pigs, six calves, 800 poultry, 200 gallons of wine, and 1000 gallons of beer. The bride wore 17 dresses from Parisian designs to local costumes.
The well known actress Constance Talmadge seeks a divorce from Captain Mackintosh after seven months of marriage amid allegations of marital discord and separation.
A report lists Church of England and Presbyterian services in Manilla and Rushes Creek with times, plus New Mexico and Upper Manilla notices. A rare monster sawfish near Manly is described with dramatic claims of attacks, tail length, and pilot fish behavior, though experts call it folklore.
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