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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
2
Fragmented text urges climbing from a low beginning to a higher goal. It speaks of merit, courage, and persistence as keys to success, insisting growth comes from effort despite doubt and hardship. It emphasizes personal struggle over easy paths and hints at reward for steadfast perseverance.
An old civic gathering recounts Alderman Coates honoring the Mayor with a toast to his service and hinting at another year in office. Alderman McLeod is praised for tireless leadership as the press attends a festive, ceremonial moment reflecting ongoing municipal duties and future plans.
The new postage rates apply within the Commonwealth and to Empire letters. Local and international mail costs rise, doubling the postages for newspapers and increasing overall subscription charges. Government claims subscriptions cover these changes, while many papers struggle to raise prices due to reduced circulation and mail costs.
A fragmented OCR item notes claims that the government will implement four passes in a sales tax plan to raise revenue, alongside references to nine rate adjustments and associated penalties, with unclear attribution and context.
Report describes vandals described as halfaxe jokers smashing bottles along streets and footpaths in various parts of the town. Police are seeking clues to identify the offenders amid ongoing investigations.
A garbled passage evokes a traveler arriving in a new land, contrasting youthful vigor with capitalist wealth. It paints images of modernity, hopeful cities, factory smoke above rugged peaks, and distant ancestral voices amid an era of change and longing.
Mr Huddleston inspected Namoi sites with several towns already building weirs to back water and provide swimming facilities. He favored Site 1 at the Recreation Ground for a weir combining river locking and stock creaming, noting a potential cost near £4000 with local funding share and urging careful bank reinforcement to prevent washaways.
In Manila a farewell for Mr and Mrs Lane featured an early Victorian poay, singing, and a prettily decorated Rest Room with wattle bowls. Miss Gardner presented a gift and praised the Lanes as town figures the CWA and Younger Set acknowledged. Mrs Lane thanked friends and outlined CWA plans. The event closed with Auld Lang Syne and tours of the hospital and maternity unit.
At the Lands Board sitting on 30 July an application for a watercourse enclosure on behalf of Charles Lennon was granted at an annual rent of 10 shillings. The board considered road purchases with various capital valuations per acre and noted several lease applications with specified annual rentals. Proposals for extensions and surveys were discussed, including a rabbit-proof fencing payment of £292 13s 4d.
A film adapts Mikkelsen's Frozen Justice about a Pokoimo chief’s wife who rebels against her surroundings and falls for Captain Jones and his mate the Duke during a Yukon expedition. Nome and the frozen North set the backdrop as the Duke shows genuine love.
Above the junction of the Man ila river Mr Huddleston states full particulars will be laid before the Commission. The Council will select the most suitable site and the Commission will decide if erecting a weir at that site is practicable. A vote of thanks to Mr Huddleston was moved and carried.
Schedule chaos after July 26 postponements with matches rescheduled for August 9 and 16. Teams include New Mexico By Town, Halls Creek, Presbyterian A, Town Courts, Corella, Methodiat, and New Mexico A. Ground locations tied to first listed club, with Hillis Creek B registration noted.
The Fourth Test drifted to a finish amid heavy rain with Australia in a strong position and England struggling. Australia opened against Somerset as Lyons praised Bradman while White and Grimmett led the bowling effort. Records show scores for Somerset and Australia with key players noted. officials announced NSW wheat price support of 3 shillings per bushel.
Mr Clive Wilshire secretary of the Manilla Graziers Association receives a wire from the Graziers Association head office about a Worker manifesto in this morning's issue. The union accepts emi t in the terms of the pres ward and asserts the trade balance has improved due to reduced imports and the protectionist policy.
An assortment of late 20th century classified items from Mackenzie and Sons Ltd includes weekly specials on overcoats, groceries and home goods, notices for local dances and events, and an impounding sale listing horses and livestock with dates and descriptions. The page also features auctions, prize schedules, and various notices from local businesses and officials.
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