Manilla Express Railways Net Earnings 1942 Report
Total earnings for the year to June 1942 were £27,086,332 with expenses of £21,712,560, yielding a profit of £5,973,772. Government added £800,000 toward country development losses. After sinking funds and incidental costs a surplus of £203,899 remained. The report notes propaganda elements but emphasizes value to country stations and rural districts. Freight, mileage and operational expansions are described, with capital and line-length figures through 1942.
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Ns.w. Railways
Uhix
Eldest son of Manilla bank staff killed in action
Eldest son of Mr and Mrs G M Podmore of the Commercial Bank Manilla believed killed in action as a bomber pilot over Germany with the AIF. Podmore, aged 28, served as overseer at Goldsborough Mort and Co on Bunville Station Gondouga before enlisting.
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G. M. Podmore
Commercial Bank
Manilla
Germany
Podmore
Goldsborough Mort and Co
Bnville Station
Gondouga
Manilla Urged as Tobacco Appraisement Centre
A Manilla tobacco growers meeting urged the Australian Tobacco Board to set up an appraisement centre in Northern NSW. They cited reduced leaf damage and better prices if leaf processed locally, noting 100 acres in Manilla with about 60 growers this season and plans to expand next year. West Manilla soils are ideal for tobacco, experts say, and a local centre could preserve leaf quality and value.
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Manilla
Australian Tobacco Board
Nsw
D. M. Mackenzie
Brisbane
B Maunder
West
Manilaa
Naw
Queensland
Texas
Ashford
Tamworth
Workers Register to Assist Primary Production in War
The War Agriculture Committees across the Commonwealth mobilize to aid producers during national emergency. In Tamworth’s area, including Manilla and Mandoa Shire, a part time workers register is organized to meet harvest needs. Principals, garages and businesses supply lists of workers with skills, ages and availability to assist in labour and machinery pools for wheat and other seasonal tasks.
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Commonwealth
Manilla
Tamworth
Mandowa Shire
Novy
Kirton Named Tobacco Inspector for Manilla District
Mr Kirton of the Department of Agriculture is appointed Tobacco Inspector for Manilla district after a recent visit where he met many local growers. Miss V Doak, on annual holidays, visits her parents Mr and Mrs J Doak. The text notes Mrs Ann Chad of Watson's Creek died at Manilla District Hospital on Tuesday night at age 68 and that the funeral was in Tamworth. Tom Roach won a local boy rough rider prize at Perry Titos Cwrens on Tuesday.
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Kirton
Department of Agriculture
Manilla
V. Doak
J. Doake
Manila District Hospital
Ann Chad
Yollege
Sone and
Say
Special Petrol Licences For Hay Carting In Tamworth
The Tamworth War Agricultural Committee advises police will issue special petrol licences to farmers for hay carting. Some cases refused for larger grants. Fifteen gallons could allow carting of about 50 tons of hay, with genuine applicants ensured of allowances.
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Tamworth
Mv. 2
H. Graham
Drapery Values and Linen Patterns Advertised
A compact advertisment listing fabric values and coupon pricing. Gond strong cloth 36 inch Zephyr listed at 34 coupons per yard, other entries include 36 inch white voile with coloured spots ideal for children’s frocks priced per yard and fractional yards, plus small coupon offers.
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N.E.W. Railways
Annally
Irbonal
Navy
McCall
Overseas Mail
M. C. Mackenzie & Sons Pty. . Limited
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