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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1931
Page
2
Chaz W Knoll Florence Tamil MLA Syd and A George Street schedules indicate the Master Optician of the North and North-West will be at the Royal Hotel from 10 to 6 for repairs and correspondence. Address requests to Box MPP Syne.
Tenday August 4 1881 report notes Associated Banks renew £21,000,000 of Government securities at 4 percent, saving taxpayers nearly £500,000 in taxation. Calls for further rate cuts to prevent private finance ruin and wholesale insolvency, urging government to lower interest to at least 5 percent.
A Saturday break in at Mr B M Smiths Hair dressing and Tobacconist shop damaged a door with fever and led to missing cash and a few smoking minutes. A sheep and cattle sale is set for Friday August 14 at Manila yards with auctioneer W J Byrne receiving entries. The sale attracted about 75 buyers across the week.
The text urges immediate reopening of the Bank for deposits to prevent goodwill loss and to keep deposits from moving to the Commonwealth Bank. It argues the state should not be forced to repay all 32 million pounds immediately and suggests options like federal support, negotiable certificates, or a revised bank constitution. It also notes depositor clarity and a forthcoming wheat competition collaboration with the Business Men’s Association.
Richard Brownlow Dixon, manager of Kurrumbede Station near Boggabri, was gored by a cow on Thursday afternoon. He was admitted to Gunnedah Hospital where gangrene developed and he died Saturday afternoon.
England bowled out New Zealand for 193 in the first innings and 197 in the second after posting 416 for 4 declared. England won by an innings and 26 runs in the Second Test.
Record wheat prices slid to a new low on Friday with July options closing near 24 1/2 cents, and no bottom in sight As farmers face ruin speculators profit. Kansas reports a bumper crop of 200 million bushels selling under 1 shilling from the farm A desperate farmer with 165 acres of wheat earned only 20 wag. Today marks the seventeenth anniversary of the agent war outbreak.
Court Street Market last Saturday saw a range of produce prices with apples at 8 shillings per vase, oranges 6 shillings 6 pence to A, lemons 3 to 4 shillings 6 pence, passion fruit 9 pence per half case, pears 4 shillings 6 pence per half case, beet 2 shillings 6 pence per dozen, carrots 3 pence per dozen, cabbages 4 pence per dozen, cauliflowers 4 to 6 pence per dozen, spring onions 2 shillings 3 pence per dozen bunches, and other vegetables listed with varied quantities.
The Government did not renew terms of former Meat Board members. New board includes Menning W. Scott as chairman A. D. Kay and F. C. Britt. Scott, council member of the Graziers' Association, pushed for an Australian representative in Smithfield market after studying Britain and plans for an Australian Graziers Meat Company.
Manilla prepares for its first show with plans to exhibit diverse items and award prizes. The Boviety’s President Mr J Byrnes urges local business donations to fund prizes and ad space, inviting new members and supporters as Wentworth suffers severe flooding nearby.
The Manilla Club announces the second round selections for the Blaxland and Scribner Cup matches to be held in Tamworth this weekend. Notable entries include Turner Roberts Lance Beott Grantham O'Neil Clifton and others listed by the secretary.
Lord Kylaant, chair man of Directors, found guilty on conspiracy tied to ship fleet management. Sentenced to 12 months imprisonment. He has appealed and admitted to bail of £10,000.
In a Rugby Union match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, New South Wales defeated Queensland 37 to 6, reversing form from the previous Saturday as Queensland contributed to their own misfortune.
A fragmented report notes Manilla Hockey Club journeying after a match with unclear details. It mentions a Deputy Director and Telegraphs operations, residents receiving mail, and hope for cup success amid unsettled local events.
Mr. Dyves Austin, president at the Golden Egg Art Union drawing by St. Margaret's Hospital and the Clinic, said the Lottery Act lacks assurance that proceeds will go to hospitals. He noted receipts appear to go to consolidated revenue, with funds used for public salaries and government expenses.
Demonstrations were reported in Melbourne Brisbane Sydney and Wellington with police arrests. A horse incident at Adie's corner injured Mr Nail Hatch requiring removal to Manilla District Hospital. Provisional Certificate of Title details issued for land along River and Court streets Manilla. Old Time party hall event advertised with prizes supper music and admission. Court Street Market every Saturday features fruit vegetables and fowls.
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