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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1929
Page
2
Sey 4 ehenist or geneliee, bil the Maeter Opticina, will be personally in attendance at the Mechanic Institute. Air repairs and correspondence must be addressed in Ron 2240-P, Sydney.
J A Rochfort of ApiA Alls Public Accountant Auditor and Secretary is noted in Mantua Barrens records. The fragment mentions renained and an atac location but details are unclear. The item reads as a clerical card noting positions and addresses with damaged text.
A distant editorial argues for constitutional and economic reforms, urging the Legislative Council to dissolve itself and curb veto power of its elected successor. It warns against amendments that could dilute reform, discusses reduced Assembly membership, and suggests expanding state governance powers to justify smaller legislatures. Also notes wool market prices with Merino values and season totals.
Despite heavy rain on Saturday December 12, the annual fair drew praise for the women's guild display of goods, sweets and flowers and their resilient spirit. The Vicar and Parochial Council thank helpers and supporters. A supplementary Continental event is planned in the church grounds on Thursday February 1, with hope for better weather.
The Mechanics Committee aims to place eighty new back titles each month, compiling an extensive shelf list. The readable catalog includes numerous authors and book titles across mystery, crime, and adventure genres, indicating a broad acquisition strategy.
The Canary Murder Vase features Detective Vanow pursuing clues to a strangled beauty in her apartment. The second feature Sins of the Fathers stars an American German waiter evoking prison life and rehabilitation themes while tragedy and passion unfold. Roberts Bros promotes new designs and discounted items alongside theatrical chatter.
Governor Sir Dudley deChair warns that the country press holds great responsibility after opening remarks at the Country Press conference. Education Minister Drummond criticizes the overemphasis on academic schooling and urges balanced childhood eduction. President Shakespeare calls for merging country papers and launching a Sunday edition to meet competition.
At the annual meeting of the Associated Chamber of Manufactures of Australia Mr M Joshua Victoria claimed Australia House was past praying for while Mr H B Sevier New South Wales likened it to Paddy Markets. Officials who spoke criticized inefficiency and costs citing Canberra spending of £10,000,000 and urging reform to cut production costs and impose a 48 hour week.
The annual Manchester Unity conference opens in Sydney with delegates. The membership ledger lists 88 621 members across 639 lodges and year distributions show Sick pay 90 619 pounds Benevolent Gifts 3 394 Medical Attendance 102 996 General Management 24 855. A Manilla cattle sale is announced for Tuesday with bids on 5 poll cows and 20 Hereford heifers among offerings.
Church services listed for Manilla New Mexico Newry Park Somerton and surrounding areas. Rev Francis Rev Pran Rev Francis Dir A fall Mr W ingham Rev G A Gordon and T Hunter Barrict are scheduled for morning and afternoon rites including Holy Eucharist Evensong and sermons with varied times such as 11 am 1 pm 3 30 pm and 7 30 pm.
On Tuesday Austin John Hall pleaded guilty to selling adulterated milk last August. Attorney J Blair for Board of Health, O Halloran for defendant. Hall fined £5 plus 9s costs, one month imprisonment in default. Seven payments allowed. Police Court notes another case on October 21 1929 in Manilla where Herbert White and others faced break and enter allegations at the Railway Guns Shed. Burn remanded. bail set at £80 with surety, details given.
The Palais presents The Ringer based on Wallace novel with plot secrets and suspense for those who read the book. The second feature is The Head of the Family with Mr Laer appearing during a break between items.
Rigby Union fubalier Nok Lamport, captain of The Stat an University team in 1927 and member of the Australian Universities team, has been selected as Rhodes scholar for 1930. Educated at King's School, he matriculated in 1926 with top honors in physics and mathematics, winning the Levy prize, and has excelled in mathematics and physics during his university career while also starring in football and Varsity first XI for three years.
The Scullin Ministry has been sworn in with its members assuming charge of their respective offices. The ceremony marks the commencement of their administrative duties under the new government.
Public notices invite Friday meeting to discuss forming a Manilla swimming club for men. Although facilities are limited, interest grows if Namoi weir is completed. Includes signatures and local contact A R McLeod Arthur Street Manilla. Also ads and notices from Mackenzie and Son, By rnes Auctioneers, and Bowman memorial note.
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