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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1951
Page
4
Rats and mice have entered western districts in plague proportions. Every home and business is getting rid of the pest. They’re seen in streets and on country roads. It’s not so lone since the rabbit pest caused headaches, but myxomatosis is coming to the rescue. Maybe its counterpart for the destruction of rats and mice will soon come to light.
A tourist outlines India through Bombay scenes noting beggars and crowded streets, contrasts between rich and poor, and lingering British influence. He cites poverty, rationing, and corruption debates while emphasizing India’s birth rate challenges and potential fixes in agriculture, industry, and healthcare.
The Graziers' Association and the Australian Workers' Union announce new rates for the current season effective from April 9, 1951. Rates cover shearers, crutchers, shed hands, cooks, woolpressers and station hands with adjustments tied to an average wool price of 134.50 A. The schedule lists per 100 sheep and per week or per day payments, including special studs and guaranteed weekly minimums.
Reports from Sydney and Melbourne foretell higher wool values with reduced overseas mill stocks. Easter recess ends with sales starting April 3 and April 9 in Sydney, plus London and Melbourne markets to gauge upcoming trends. North Western and far Western clips run long, some 18 to 20 months, while drought and rain damaged lots show vegetable fault. mills will buy heavily to cover commitments into June. Henchman Hatman, a student, queued all night for Mavis Jones to buy a dress in a Bristol shop sale, while Mavis served customers.
The piece argues Labor in 1949 eased powers to crush a Communist led coal strike. It credits Labor and the Australia-wide union movement for defeating Communists on the coalfields. Miners voted against Communist leadership and returned to work. Labor vows to strengthen laws against subversive activities if needed.
The passage alleges that Menzies passed an anti-Communist bill deemed illegal by the High Court. Labor, claiming a mandate, supported the bill despite its illegality and justice concerns. In January miners staged stoppages. the Coal Tribunal ordered a halt, leading to contempt actions that were dismissed. The ACTU influenced arbitration resumption. Over 15 months, prosecutions for communist activities were rare. Menzies defends himself by saying he lacks power.
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