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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1930
Page
6
Notice from G V Wumann warns that all persons leaving gates open on property Buena Vista Upper Manilla will be prosecuted. Dated 22 August 1929.
Notice warns that any person or vessel found hooting trapping poisoning or treating on The Braes or Springmount will be charged under the law without respect of persons. All prior permissions are cancelled. Dated 25 May 1929 at BACCE PARK.
A dated notice warns that all persons found fishing shooting trapping or trespassing on Kirconnell after the specified date will be prosecuted without respect. It revokes all permissions and cautions against disturbing lambs on the river bank at Albro farm. Prosecution will be without regard to persons.
Notice from Wheeler of Horton Park warns that any person shooting hunting fishing or trespassing on the property after this date will be prosecuted under the law. All previous permissions are cancelled a £25 reward is offered for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing sheep or cattle on the property. January 10 1930.
A historical notice states that any person found trespassing or shooting rabbits and interfering with fences on the property will be prosecuted. D MacDonald Clydevalley date 16/7/29. Caution warns against leaving netting gates open on Strathfield with immediate action against offenders signed S Shaw Manager.
Notice warns that all persons found shooting hunting fishing or trespassing on Kia-ora after the specified date will be prosecuted without mercy and that all previous permissions are cancelled. Dated 0/4/29 M. J. Brady.
Officials warn that anyone found shooting hunting or interfering with fences on Willamby property will be presented without respect to persons. All previous permissions are withdrawn by order of R B H Adams ATDSON.
A report from Parliament details Judge Curlewis’s outburst claiming honest men were in the dock and liars in the witness box. The Minister for Justice noted that at the last Quarter Sessions Crown witnesses gave unsatisfactory testimony and some witnesses had conspired to aid the defendant. The judge’s remarks, tied to jury concerns over unreliable Crown evidence, were not a critique of justice administration and may prompt action against the witnesses.
The government plans a levy on wages and salaries with an estimated yield between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000. Ministers have not fixed the rate, with proposals of 2d or 3d in the pound and higher rates on larger salaries. Incomes of professionals and others outside wage earners may be included. Parliament likely to adjourn for three weeks. a post Easter bill to address the economic situation will follow. Officials consider a 10 per cent pay cut for public servants and a 48-hour week in industry, with bills drafted during adjournment.
Glen Innes Examiner reports a tobacco jar once used by Charles Dickens is held by James Rudd of Church Street. The jar, simple in design, carries sentimental value linked to Dickens’ son Edward and a Moree episode when Dickens fell ill and wished to visit Glen Innes. The piece commemorates Dickens’ memorial grave by the Sydney Dickens Fellowship.
The article explains a historical Chinese money order method where a paper order is torn in two. The purchaser keeps half to send by courier, while the bank holds the other half. The payee presents the received half for payment, and the bank matches torn halves and characters to honor the draft. This system is touted as safer than bank drafts or letters of credit.
The Chrysler 65 broke a world endurance record by running 53 711 miles non stop for 69 days and 68 nights at Avus Mater Track. Three two man crews rotated in six hour shifts, keeping the engine running while brief stops refreshed the crew. An average speed of 31 mph was maintained until fog caused a track exit and minor damage. The engine, lubricated by New Mobil oil, remained in splendid condition and the test drew many motor industry experts.
The deficit for the year is estimated at £2,033,147 with an accumulated shortfall of £2,796,581. Mr Stevens, assistant Treasurer, urged economy and 48 hour week to liquidate the deficit, while promising staff and public cooperation. Separately, a Newcastle case saw Stanley Clifford Galliene fined £20 for indecent threats toward St Aloysius pupils. President Hoover warned of a Treasury deficit of $20 to $30 million for the 1908 fiscal year.
The piece notes that Mayors of Abury and Tamworth urge calm amid calamity and present comforting financial figures. Narrandera authorities share that district confidence rests on 30 years’ experience. NSW Government Savings Bank data show 46 districts totaling £14,320,613 with Manilla at £144,583 across 3024 accounts averaging £48. Overall, optimism remains strong and people stay on the go.
A newspaper critique celebrates Jack Mowes and Paterson in Beyond the City Gates, praising its return to droving and Cobb and Co. era themes. It extols Australia focus, discredits arm chair bushmen, and notes Angus & Robertson as the copy source with local stationers selling copies.
Fitz of Wingham rails against the phrase Ive been misreported arguing it dates from senile decay. He mocks public meeting remarks later said to be misrepresented and urges speakers to own what they say in print. Sir Dudley and Lady de Chair depart Brisbane for Sourabaya en route to England.
Government gazette outlines 17 settlements in the Porbrs District including Lake Gover norate with areas 800 to 3,000 acres and capital values from £3,642 to £6,200. Properties include Mahonge Estate near Handa River and Youngara and Mahonga wheat districts. buyers must reside five years and pay capital over about 11 years. Information available from the Information Bureau or Closer Settlement offices.
The report details vast quantities of cement and concrete for the Harbour Bridge and approaches. It notes 1,200,000 bags of cement, 100,000 tons of limestone, 12,000 tons of shale, 40,000 tons of coal, 120,000 cubic yards of sand, and 80,000 tons of iron ore among other inputs. The bridge structure alone will weigh about 50,200 tons, requiring 15,000 tons of limestone, 3,700 tons of dolomite, and 180,000 tons of coal.
Sydney reports light rain at many centers with more general showers forecast in the next 24 hours. The acting State Meteorologist Camm says the season looks promising for farmers as depressions in the west should bring sustained rainfall and end drought conditions in western and southern New South Wales. A widespread disturbance is expected to bring further rain within a week. Authorities confirm the Governor Generalship of Australia has been offered to Sir Isaac James as successor to Lord Stonehaven. Kanter Show attendance on Monday reached 131,950, lifting six day total to 449,220.
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