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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1932
Page
1
ANED held its annual general meeting to announce the election result. Members gathered to hear outcomes, with officials confirming the elected positions and next steps for the organization.
At the Manilla branch annual meeting of the F A Association the president and officers presented a wide review. The report notes hard farming times, improved wheat and wool prices, a successful membership drive, but ongoing unemployment and calls for action by government and primary producers. Financials show receipts of £107 19s 6d with balance sheet approved. Local court notes include several petty cases from Manilla Police Court.
Clifford William Kermond was committed for trial on a false oath charge at Tamworth after a Manilla Court statement claimed no prior convictions beyond a motor traffic offence. Constable Malone and Constable Hungerford testified, with Inspector McDonald noting a prior false pretences conviction at Gungong on March 23, 1926, supported by a certificate.
Five ratepayers attended a Monday night round table conference at the Council Chambers to contest valuations. Four cases had no final decision, one saw small reductions in the LCV and TBO. A disastrous Armidale fire caused twenty thousand pounds damage to Brand & Co's rate store.
The association presented a report and balance sheet in a meeting. The president noted many ideas had benefited producers and urged adoption of the report, though only a few motions were recorded as carried.
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