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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1930
Page
6
Readers are urged to plant sparaxis, ixias, irises, narcissi and other bulbs now to enjoy a floral feast in winter and spring. New Watsonia varieties, six colors, 6d each, are promoted alongside bulb bowls and fibre growing tips. Also notes a dwarf double flowering pomegranate ideal for low hedges and small gardens.
Shepherds promotes post free parcels of 24 trumpet daffodils at 5 shillings a parcel as Farm and Garden Seeds Head Office in Sydney solicits mail orders. In Goulburn, A J Cooper was charged with dangerous driving after colliding with a police car. he accused the officer of drunken driving, which the police denied under cross examination.
A set of articles titled Pastoral are specially written for the Manilla Express, appearing under a recurring feature. The column explores rural life, community concerns, and local affairs framed in a pastoral voice.
ArmyAL reports that over one hundred delegates will open the Graziers Association Annual Conference in Sydney on April 7. Sixty-one wool related resolutions dominate the agenda as prices slump, producers push for market stabilisation, and co operation between Australia New Zealand and South Africa is discussed. The event links wool publicity to national welfare with the Wool Exhibition opening April 7 signaling a busy Wool Week.
A letter argues Prime Minister Scullin’s policy increases taxes on primary producers, especially farmers, urging more wheat growth while ignoring global price limits. It contends excessive costs and taxed machinery harm farmers, with rail charges and dumped exports raising prices for Australians but lowering abroad, worsening unemployment and credit.
Government outlines three major steps to curb finances with 15 per cent wage reductions from April 1 and a later 10 per cent cut plus a 48 hour week for public service. Railways adopt the 48 hour week immediately under federal awards. Parliament faces delays and possible rejections that could complicate the plan though savings are anticipated. Wool industry promotion under Australia’s Golden Fleece exhibit features in the report.
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