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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1930
Page
6
Greater Power Five Tyres Truck is renamed the Willys Six in honor of John N. Willys. The new 6 cylinder engine develops 65 hp enabling climbing steep grades and maintaining speeds on long trips. Six brake shoes provide safety with over 400 square inches braking surface.
The sale today offered 36 tons of Rabbit Skins with general competition and modest price gains for some goods. prices largely unchanged from last auction. Auctions resume April 23 after Easter, with no sales during Easter week. Quoted prices include Autumns to 32d, racks to 294d, various pelts and damaged skins, hares at 6/- to 8/9 per dozen, and Kangaroo and Foxskins showing lower values.
The Federal Treasury reports 30,000 pounds in six percent bonds vanished while sent from Melbourne to Townsville. Ten bonds of 1,000 pounds each, numbered Y1201 to Y1210, and 200 bonds of 100 pounds each, numbered Y4801 to Y5000, are unaccounted. Seekers urged to contact Treasury or police if approached about buying bonds.
The London Press led by the Times approves the Commonwealth Government handling of the financial crisis. The Statist backs the establishment of a Central Reserve Bank as beneficial in the long run. The President of the British Chamber of Commerce urges approval of Australia’s present stance by experienced businessmen.
A new expedition is fitted out to search for par ates treasures buried on Coeas Island. The effort follows previous attempts with scant clues and amid renewed interest in locating the hoard.
Autumn offers warm soil and reliable showers ideal for shrubs and climbing plants. Deep trenching is optional. use 10 to 12 inches soil depth and mulch with animal manure to feed roots. Delphiniums need lime and pruning. perennial Phlox thrive in rich moist soil. plant now for spring blooms and ongoing garden color.
Easter plans at De La Salle College Armidale include a boys retreat from Tuesday April to Saturday with compulsory attendance. Mr. Hardwick of the Department of Education inspected swimming and awarded Royal Humane Life Saving Society medals to Reg Byrnes Cecil Byrnes and Milton Blacklock. The annual Show drew visitors despite rain. Bishop Coleman prepares for Europe. St Patrick's Day holiday seen. Brian Murphy and Leo Faulkner received first Holy Communion. Alumni notes mention McMahon and Griffin at Armidale Teachers College, O’Neill at the university, and others pursuing studies.
To start the selling season, Shepherds Seed House offers a free gift to all 10 shilling Rose customers. Send 10 shillings for the 10 collection of roses and receive two whites three yellows two pinks eight red plus free postage. Specify colors if desired, and mention your newspaper. Established 100 years.
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