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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1934
Page
1
A notice from BRUCK PARK 1/A/38 warns that any person shooting trapping or trespassing on the property Springmount will be dealt with as the law directs without respect to person. All previous permissions are canceled.
Captain Jamey A. Chapman OBE, staff officer for Rifle clubs in NSW, praised Manilla Rifle Club after inspecting its range. He spoke at the Soldier's club room and highlighted club improvements, potential Defence Department support, and the club's role in NSW and national rifle movements. He noted NSW and Commonwealth rifle structures, NRA prize meeting details, and club affiliations.
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission reports completion of a bore for Mr. F. W. Potts of Carroll Gap at 118 feet yielding 4.22 gallons per day in a six hour test. Plant No. 6 moves to Mr. P. Kennitt of Carroll Gap. A personal note mentions a remedy, Woods Great Peppermint Cure, via a chemist.
The talk covers bullet speeds and charge differences for Mark VIT and Mark VI types, noting a 7.5 grain heavier charge on VIT and a 35 grain heavier pointed nose billet. Cant Chapman proposes social innovations to popularise snort, following a practical display of rifle parts and equipment, ending with thanks for the speaker.
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