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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1929
Page
2
Large shipment arrival drives deep discounts on white sheeting damask and linen drapery. Prices slash to low weekly rates across wide fabrics from 24 to 80 inches. Special reductions include cream damask and all pure linen offerings with substantial markdowns for immediate purchase.
The Sydney MANILLA EXPRESS notes hours for a Master Optician visiting Mechanie's Institute on October 8 and November 8, with a box address for inquiries. It then discusses BASIC WAGE, presenting wage versus cost of living arguments, the limits of economic principles in setting artificial wages, and the tension between workers and producers over wage levels and profits. The piece cites J D Kennedy and F E Heywood on service value and questions whether manufacturers can sustain high wages while remaining profitable.
A club and committee prepare for the season, seeking members to join and pay 5 shillings to the secretary. Highlights include the 6th District T B Soldier and Sailors Cup at Tamworth, won by R M Smith after a playoff with Reg Chapman. The Associates contest finals are set for next Wednesday with driving, approaching and putting events.
A Friday night meeting at the Mechanics drew 33 attendees and established the Manilla Amateur Swimming Club. Officers named include Patron GF Asy ward, President A R Dunbar, Vice Presidents W D Hartley and H J Roberts, Treasurer R E Selling Ton, Secretary B Venest, with a committee list and season fees set at 5 shillings for men and 2 shillings 6 pence for women. School children free. Secretary invites new members.
The Palais screens The In famous Lady a tale of deception and blackmail with a cast led by a KC an author a widow and a young girl, while the plot centers on a fake photo a dead man revived and a vengeful woman seeking power over a young author.
Mr Markeynolds reported a top yield in Friday and Saturday trials with the Slave Biodt Wheat Don elloe crop narrowly surpassing an above crop by one bushel per acre. Second and third places went to New Mexico. Donnelly’s award included Wicks at 128 and costelloe judged entries. Local observer notes Mes Stanley Wheeler of Hor ton Park and a serious mishap for Mrs Hill at her Car mail home. Harvey West pilots a flight to Richmond with a friend. The town buzzes as crowds anticipate the show.
The court adjourned the charge against Charte White in a breaking and entering case at the railway premises. A whirlwind damaged structures on Court Street. By election nominees include John Brady and L. J. Clifton among others. polling Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Council Chambers with referendum voting in the same hour.
An article argues the proposed Abbey additions honor historic form without vanity, citing Henry VII's Chapel and Sir Gilbert Pearton as figures in the debate. It contends the present generation is not architecturally bankrupt and stresses utility over mere vanity, while noting public interest in preserving faith through stone buildings. Also covered are: trawler Koranga found near Cape Everard. Cityfome airliner crash with casualties. Auburn Council eyes kerosene spraying to curb mosquitoes. 400 youths at Balmain Mission urged to uphold churchgoing amid changing Australian lifestyles.
A jumbled news slice mentions Dr Evatt alleging inducement by a Hudsons Ltd official in a timber strike conspiracy case, notes on a first night experience, ASP conference in January 1930, a Sunday incident at Sydney Domain, a motor car charge in the Police Court, a Christian spirit push in public life, a New Zealand romance involving Mrs Mercia Paora and Captain Cooper, and Sir James Murdock’s view that Italy becomes a paradise via employer and employee unity.
Severe frost on Tuesday caused unprecedented wheat crop damage in Marrar Winchenden Coolamon and Wagga districts. Whole paddocks were ruined not only in flowering stands but where grain was formed. Farmers report losses across multiple farms with estimated 75 percent harvest impact in parts. An insurance traveller notes frost affected the entire riverine area.
Fragmentary text records a probate matter from New South Wales with John Duncan Kennedy and Kasneby Agents, noting will validity and asset distribution among creditors. It mentions a boy incident and a film feature titled The Whip, plus local election candidate nominations for Alderman in Clepton and surrounding areas.
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