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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
3
L Keany of the Worris Cresk was run down and killed by a Glen In mail train after being stated deranged. He was in good health and planned a holiday leaving Tuesday morning. He left a letter to the Rev Baratt detailing his intention and instructions.
At a Country Press Association meeting Mr A Fitzpatrick urged utilities to back legislation allowing newspapers to sue political candidates for debts from election campaigns. He noted current law bars such actions and pressed the issue before Parliament dissolved. R V Smythe supported the motion, acknowledging not all candidates are political bus rangers but a notable percentage are.
A private London cable shows Manitoba wheat at 2 shillings per quarter and Australian wheat steady. Market notes Australian activity dull with no actual business. country station quotes range from 3/8 to 5/9 per bushel. Flour valued at 15/15 per ten.
A public health warning describes the house fly as a deadly carrier of infantile diarrhea and other diseases. It urges sanitation, killing flies in garbage heaps and manure piles, and using kerosene spray and screened enclosures to prevent contamination and protect infants.
The notice honors Labor pioneer Senator Macdougall in New South Wales with his roles in the Eight Hour movement rugby league and Sydney Cricket Ground trust. It also recounts a Port Albert incident where Jack Dilton nearly drowned, fell into a well, and survived a eucalyptus ingestion, with his mother and friend recounting the perilous episode.
A fragmentary poem-like piece urges kindness and service to others. It contrasts questions about a person’s life with a focus on actions and generosity. The text imitates a moral reflection on character and virtue rather than a narrative.
A schoolboy Conrad-Phillips of 128 Underwood Street Pallington suffered a leg amputation after his right leg was jammed between a tram wheel and undercarriage near Jerkey Road. The incident on Oxford Street required anesthetic and medical teams from Paddington and Sydney Hospital, with police managing a long crowd as traffic paused. The boy’s condition was critical but showed signs of possible recovery by Tuesday night.
Bund burs Hospital Matron Mise AL Boland accused Janis Burk president of the hospital of assault on September 5. Boland said Burk arrived to discuss a probation matter, then hurled papers amid a strong figure at her, denying intent but admitting responsibility. Magistrate warned of a possible conviction if the defendant did not apologize.
RUSHES' CREEK CARNIVAL showcases stalls with hooks stationery and games. Rudi's presence promises a variety of supplies and attractions for attendees seeking crafts tools and quick editions for their needs.
Public notice for the Annie Presbyt Hden Fete to be held in Chunk Graimds on Friday afternoon and the preliminary Grand Concert on October 30. The event lists performers Miss Marjory Burkitt Miss Ted l Dowe and others with Memorial Hall pricing and a box plan at CN. Also promotes ICE made from distilled water from Manitota Freeing Works with town delivery and carrier payment options.
A brief comedy synopsis describes a stylish woman entering a restaurant and struggling to read the menu written in a foreign script. The waiter notes her choices by marks, and she cannot protest despite the humorous confusion. The piece features CHARLIA MURRY and WALACE REID in a two reel and five reel program with typical pricing.
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