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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1926
Page
2
Stoddart's Ltd announces spring stock including Bond's ladies and children's vests in fancy fronte and plain bleev styles. Prices from 1/0 to 3/6, plus a line of silk and cotton vests for children. Also new spring and summer millinery and a range of flowers.
Premier J T Lang of New South Wales attacks the Canadian Governor as an autocrat amid discontent at home. He argues his government imposed socialist laws favoring a powerful class, breaking promises and steering the country toward financial distress, with many in his party seeking a new premier.
A report notes Mr John Coon Neday transported a g vonsirument of one year to Dover tills from its Norch Cue. The journey ended at Killarney Station in Queensland on Thursday, described as a hot day.
Kintaru Yamashita pleaded guilty to a charge of being a prohibited immigrant. He said he was born in Japan 36 years ago and described a wide travel path from Japan to Avon Islands, Cairns area, Tanis fall, Mauilla, and finally Tamworth where he lived nine years before his sentence. He was sentenced to six months in Tamworth Gaol to allow ministerial bail application.
A notice misstated the sale of a house and plan at Mothel Street advertised by Messrs Wilshire and Co. The sale, reported to occur on Saturday, was incorrectly dated as Bath inst. The correction clarifies the actual sale date and proper conduct of the auction.
The Presbyterians and Methodist Cemetery trustees Lan Friday night discussed a letter from the Minister for Lands about proposed extension of the cemetery. The secretary was instructed to write to Lands for details on both sections and survey results. A meeting to finalize the tentatively approved plan is planned for October. The Sydney Wool sales opened in Sydney yesterday.
The district hospital committee met Friday with list of members including Heywood Veness Allen Park Hudson Mackenzie McLeod Kennedy May Coote Hincox Wilshire. They noted a subsidy credit of £249 and a treasurer’s monthly accounts of £202 11s 5d with £146 5s 5d credit remain. Patients treated 29 monthly, daily average 6.09. Donations received from Mrs Hall Mrs Chapman Dr Rayson Miss Thomas and Mrs Land. Donations and debt relief measures discussed, including waivers for Manila returned soldiers and other patients unable to pay, with weekly payment undertakings. Repairs proposed in nurses’ quarters and operating theatre. Road construction dispute over Boggabri road caused extra costs. Film note mentions Richard Bartholess in The Beautiful City at Mechanics Pictures.
A large meeting at Council Chambers in Mandowa Shire, led by Mayor Ald J. F. Wearne and Shire President Dr. F. B. Heywood, formed a committee to raise £100,000 for University of Sydney cancer research. Donations will come via direct gifts and a Cancer Stamp campaign, with school groups and Red Cross backing. The effort closes November 30 and funds go to Sydney headquarters. Manilla council installs new signposts, and Manilla B team loses to Tamworth 3-4 in Lcribner Cup with a return match planned.
The above association plans a social at the Memorial Hall on Thursday September 28 to raise funds for the cancer campaign. Proceeds will favor Western areas and support local efforts.
The Muri Gerald Dramatic Company will return to Munilly on Thursday to stage Toei Tom's Cabin at the Memorial Hall.
At the Hospital Ball held on 2 September 1926 the Ball Committee chaired by Mikt Harry Venen presents the balance sheet and thanks collectors and workers who improved the event. Special mention goes to Mixx Hiscox Greer Wheeler Oaks Chapman C. M’s Evans Green McDonald Hiscox McLeod Clifton Smithers Penman and many women workers for their selfless help in decorating serving printing and transport. The final cheque is smaller than hoped but remains a community success.
An interview with Mr DM Mackensie describes Detroit as a hub where motor car production centers at the heart of a growing industry. The journey covers the Grand Hotel, the Book Cadillac, and extensive factory scenes, noting major plants in Detroit and the vast scale of operations in the city.
The secretary's team from Independents Club plans a game on the local oval this Saturday. An annual meeting is scheduled for 7:30 pm at Mr Brady's residence to confirm selections and discuss team roster including Archie White, Arthur White, J N Kenworthy, and others.
The article describes rapid skyscraper growth with a 60 story 792 foot building housing 14 000 tenants, the Hotel Pennsylvania with 2 200 rooms, Wall Street and Fifth Avenue as hubs, four major bridges, and the flower beds of Bronx Park showcasing 38 000 tulips, reflecting the city’s vast scale and attractions.
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