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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1930
Page
2
New fabrics shown include cropped cotton voiles and printed art bayons with soft draping, priced at various low yard amounts. Kayon de Chene offers high grade self colors at per yard rates. Ketty Prints features mercerised finish fabrics in small floral designs with fast colors. Daytime Harmonies presents floral designs with fast colors and discounted pricing.
The Bavin Government faces a severe financial crisis while steering New South Wales through drought, strikes, and high unemployment. Despite faults blamed on the early Funeral Government, the state reports recovery with railways improving, industry restarting, and unemployment relief taxes deemed sound and necessary to sustain worker families.
Six bakers compete as bread sales spark public interest at Parkes while a Manilla resident notes cheap meat in Barraba due to local competition. The report also cites Bradman life of cricket star selling well in England and a planned Tilly of Windsor production with new ballets and dancing. A sheep and cattle sale at Manilla shows mixed prices and a monster Ping Pong tournament is announced as L G Clerk’s Conference gathers in Sydney.
Reports from Manilla note a public auction of Tara property by J Byrnes, with mortgagees selling amid uncertain figures. In Newcastle the Rev Stewart Talbot was elected Bishop of Newcastle succeeding the late Dr Long, with Bishop D W Guest of Newcastle presiding today.
Police state they believe the skeleton is that of a 15 year old girl Mary Doria Schubet. The crowd sees as the inquiry opens. The report also notes a film listing and local municipal meeting details with names and dates.
At the last meeting Hon F A Chaffey was credited with securing a 500 pound relief grant and urging plans for a weir and low level crossing. The council unanimously recorded appreciation for his efforts and those of the Government. Announcements note Methodist Sunday School anniversary services with the Rev. R Grayson preaching and prizes to be awarded.
At a test Municipal Council meeting Mr A E Roach proposed leaving or buying a small land block at the dead end of the four lane near North Manila. The mayor and town clerk inspected the site finding tobacco beds and a deep concrete tank. The council learned it had long owned a street in the area through a past bargain for river access, with a gravel deposit at stake. Alderman Kennedy urged an exchange of land for access, while Connell deferred the matter for future discussion.
Danced for about four hours with music by W Hartley acting as MC. Guests enjoyed a supper buffet with dancers serving themselves, reducing work for organizers. The committee in charge, praised for a successful enterprise and their efforts.
The notice lists Rosehill Cup hurdles and stakes with entries from Ferides to High Disdain and others, plus Rosehill Stakes contestants. Also details appointments, a street-name plate sample, a public meeting call for Manilla district, and a 12 month lease offer to Mr A. B. Roach for land near North Manilla with rental and conditions.
Alderman Easterman urged erecting a Slow Down sign at Stoddart and Hayward’s corner after noting a prior notice lay on the ground. The Mayor agreed warnings are needed at several spots, but cash limits delay action until funds improve.
Sunday services listed for Manilla and Somerton include morning 11 o clock sermons by Rev G A Gordon B A and 7 30 p m evenings by Mr J Heywood with additional speakers Mr RK New Mekion and Mr W L Bingham at Halls Creek and Somerton venues. Preacher B Gray leads upper services and 3 p m afternoon gathering conducted by DUpper Manifly.
The issue concerns whether the Council may operate on a toxin road for destroying noxious weeds and rabbits. The Main Roads Board has not circulated councils about being barred from operating on or under main roads while carrying out such work. Also advertised are weekend sales and prices from Mackenzie and Sons Ltd at The Vines Upper Manilla, including fruits, vegetables, preserves, and household goods with discounted items and specials.
The Wire Underwriters Association plans a competent inspector to travel the state advising on fire prevention methods focusing on garbage removal and destruction of inflammable waste. The article also notes social events and local notices including a reading from Tilly of Bloomabury and theatre and church arrangements with ticket details.
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