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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1944
Page
2
Manilla seeks 280 subscribers for the 2nd Victory Loan totaling 23000 pounds. Walter Marke leads the appeal with hopes to boost local support after low response. Businesses close early to honor Mr Marks and residents urged to subscribe during the rally and bank hours amid red dust storm disruptions.
For nearly a week American sea and air forces have mounted a concentrated assault on Formosa. Hundreds of planes took part, with reports of naval clashes and heavy Japanese defense. Tokyo says Formosa is vital and that the home fleet will defend it to the last. If landings succeed, western Japanese territories could be at risk.
The notice advertises the annual meeting for subscribers to the fund at 12 15 pm on October 21 with reports and accounts, officer elections, and other business. It also lists Stud Beef Cattle consignments to a sale at Manilla on November 1 with 5000 sheep to be yarded and entries open, plus weather and strike briefs and Rommel’s death reported by German sources.
Reported Japanese boasts singled out the East Indies and Burma as isolated, claiming sea and air power victories surpassing Pearl Harbor. American silence is noted, with a hint that the full story will soon be revealed.
Mandowa Shire Council announces election of ix Councillors for Riding A B and C to be held on December 2 1944. Nomination day is October 27 1944 at 12 noon at Corneil Chambers Strafford Street Manila. Nomination papers require consent and two electors as proposers with written consent of candidate. Returning Officer J Coaths Manilla Shire Office 16/10/44.
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