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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1930
Page
3
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J T Potter of General Motors Australia notes a statement by A N Lawrence on import restrictions. He says the tariff supports economic balance, boosts confidence, and backs government action to stabilise trade. GM Australia vows continued support for fostering Australian industry and motor transport.
The Postmaster General reports for 1928 29 that £180 618 in money and valuables were found in dead letter items. Of 4 329 101 letters handled, 3 414 256 were delivered or returned, 722 482 destroyed, and 192 363 sent abroad. Missing letters numbered 19 176, with 12 794 untraceable, about one in 59 000.
Mr Don Robertson of Vanlense Sydney set a Sydney to Melbourne record in a Grahom Paige car fueled by Plume Motor Spirit. He completed the distance in 10 hours 5 minutes, 7 minutes faster than the previous best, leaving Sydney GPO at 4 a.m. and arriving in Melbourne at 2 12 p.m.
Supposed militations report that Australian British and American financiers offered to loan the Commonwealth twenty million pounds to restore the exchange situation in London. The terms were said to be better than those for Australian loans in years past. Mr. Scullin says no such offer has been made.
A discussion from the Agriculture Department notes that dry seed methods raise germination and allow more fertiliser use, equating 70 lb per acre to 90 lb with better cultural methods. It stresses proper drill setting for seed variety and conditions, warns against sowing excess seed, and urges routine cleaning to prevent variety mixing.
A Sydney man famed for optimism faced a shock when his son, injured in a crash with a motorist, received a supposedly generous offer to cover hospital costs. The motorist agreed to pay fifty pounds but the cheque proved valueless, leaving the donor still seeking the drawer.
The Queen toured a model public house in Somers Town with Father Jellicoe in attendance. She spoke with pearly kings, inspected beer storage in a cellar, and visited five houses housing ten families, chatting with tenants including a mother with ten children and five grandchildren.
Schute Bell and Co Ltd report weekly sale of rabbit skins with 28 tons submitted. Market weaker with 2d to 4d per lb declines accepted for most grades, average 3d per lb lower. Current quotations list autumns to 30d, racks to 2rd, pelts various, hareskins best 6/- to 8/6, next auction April 30.
John Joseph M Ginty of Dubbo sued the Dubbo Dispatch publishers for 1000 in a libel action heard before Mr Justice James and a jury. The jury found for the plaintiff but awarded damages of one farthing. The case concerned a letter published October 10 1929 alleging adultery and a liaison, with prior effigy hangings cited and denials of truth.
A young patient in Sydney Hospital ward was attacked by a furious visitor who shouted she had stolen her husband. The assailant grabbed the girl by the throat and shook her until nurses and a bystander intervened. The attacker, who arrived with a baby, fled after doctors ordered her to leave. The hospitalized girl had been recovering from poison.
Caution to all persons leaving gates open to my property Buena Vista Upper Manilla will be prosecuted from this date 22/3/29. G. V. Bowman.
Notice warns that any person shooting trapping poisoning or trespassing on The Braes or Springmount will be dealt with as the law directs without respect to persons. All previous permissions are canceled signed Bruce Park.
Notice warns all persons fishing shooting or trespassing on Kirconnell holding after a given date will be prosecuted. all previous permissions revoked. A reward is offered for information leading to conviction of sheep or cattle theft. Signed S S Wheeler Incton Park Keepit dated 10 January 1990.
Notice warns that any person trespassing shooting rabbiting or interfering with fences on property will be prosecuted. Dates 16/7/29 D. MacDONALD Clydeavite. Also caution about leaving netting gates open at Stratfield with immediate prosecutions for offenders. Manager signs. Also Kisora notice canceling prior permissions 30/4/28 M J Brady.
Notice warns that any person shooting hunting or interfering with fences on Willamby property will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Previous permissions are withdrawn by R H Hudson.
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