This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1937
Page
4
Presbyterian Women's Guild hosts a spring flower show on Saturday October 9 1937 with classes for Antirrhinums bulbs carnations delphiniums gladioli geraniums gerberas phlox and roses. Exhibitors provide their own vases bowls and bottles these may be reused after the show. Awards include best six cut flowers best collection and champion titles with judges present to award points.
The Namoi Group of the Country Women's Association held its annual conference at Gunnedah Town Hall with President Mrs At Studdy presiding. Delegates and visitors heard Mrs Stacey of Singleton extol CWAs work aiding country women, while officials and local leaders welcomed them. The meeting reviewed branch activity, funds, and projects like Baby Health Centres and Rest Rooms, with plans to strengthen home life and community welfare across New South Wales.
Wool sale notes describe mixed quality clip from northwest to southwestern districts of the state. Prices ranged to 224d per bale with many lots around 194d to 204d. several bales sold for 184d to 194d.
Ship owners face near zero margins as prices stay high and freight controls curb earnings. Firms curb sailings, cut costs, and endure wage and fuel hikes while liner rivals profit from subsidies. Britain and France urge a stronger mercantile fleet while Meiji era piracy threats prompt protective measures.
The monthly meeting of the Mandowa Shire Convent is scheduled for Saturday. The Losnital Board and the Show Committees will also convene on the same day to discuss upcoming events.
Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd report 26 820 sheep and lambs sold at Homebush on Wednesday. Market for grown sheep cheaper by 1 shilling to 1 shilling 2 pence, lambs 1 shilling per head. Wethers to 39 shillings 10 pence. Bullocks £17 13s 0d, cows £11 19s 0d. Dealers £11 19s 0d.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.