Dr Earle Page Delivers Budget Speech in Parliament
Dr Earle Page presented the 1924 Budget in the Australian House of Representatives detailing a revenue total of 60,077,810 pounds with a surplus of 10,015,758 pounds carried forward. He outlined planned reductions in income tax, a new forward development program costing about 1,000,000 pounds this year, and a Royal Commission to review health and lottery matters while aiming to boost migration and economic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Page
House of Representatives
CAH Ee
Cearniornowest
Pare
Dr Pare
Bank of Federal
Page
Tracl
Tari Board
Western Australia
Tasmania
Rainfall Outlook Exceeds Average In Early 1924
The article notes that rainfall in 1924 is expected to surpass the long term average, with seven months already higher than last year by a significant margin. It cites figures from early months and compares 1921 1922 1923 data, indicating a strong rainfall trend through July and into August.
Rifle shooting trophy won after a shoot off at 300 yards
The event at 300 yards ended with R Bell taking the trophy after a shoot off against A R McLeod who scored 14 balls in 17 shots. Other scores listed include Mcleod 460 4 30, Geddes 42 64 484, Bowman 42 48, Forster 42 14 43, Blanch 34 8 8. Prize winners included E Jones gold armlet S W Swain open order Z Oliver gold razor Mrs W F H Bignad tea cosy. Community notices follow from Ling cathedral completion and local meetings and council remarks.
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R. Bell
A. R. McLeod
Ea Ee BS
R. Loveby
E. Forster
A. Blanch
Finen
E. Jones
S. W. Swain
Wold Razor
Z. Oliver
W. FH. Bignad
Ling
Austria
Edgar Nixon
Hspital
Tom Moffat
Arence
Bank of New South Wales
Manilla
Goardon
Goteh
C. No Scott
Weldon
Leculon
Paris
Mandowa
Shire Council August Meeting Notes and Road Plans
The August Shire Council meeting discussed leave of absence for Dr Coote due to illness and approved sending sympathy. The engineer reviewed road works including Bungendore Spur and Wall’s Creek projects, proposed bridges, and needs for funds and tenders. A new tractor driver, fuel saver, and maintenance plans were proposed along with recreation ground improvements and pending tenders.
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F. B. Heywood
G. White
E. C. T. Bowman
E. G. Ratliff
J. Gardner
Dr. Coote
Shire
Pitt
Hall’s Creek
Messrs
Peake and
Dupres
Bungendore
George White
T. McDonald
T. Macdonald
Roseneath
Wateson’s Creek
Macdonald
Watson's Creek
Wall's Creek
Akolan
Othe
T Wold
Dorman, Long and Cor
Econtrayetors
North Shore Bride
Sydney
Crow Mountain
Kingstown
Gostwwick
Barraba
Engineer Steel
New South Wales
G. Sing
Sing
Tirnee
West
Manills
Ganger Bettison
Romovission
John Coote
Bret
Cockburn Shire
Coolamon
Alan
W. Wall
Lorre
Talh
Peel
Corelas
Stoddart
Ladaml
Soo
S&s
Gardner
Fordson Tractor
Bank General Fune
CVATA
Lane
Coonells
Las Ween
Flint
Saturday half holiday debate stirs Manila shop scene
Letters from readers critique the Saturday half holiday in Manila's shops. Debates cite country residents, carters, and town shoppers, with voices from The Pines and local managers arguing for or against keeping Saturday closures. The discussion reflects town and country tensions over retail hours and district convenience.
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EK. Moore
Fichter
Ratliff
Mr. Moore
AEM
Manila
E. Nixon
Upper
Manilla
Satur
Hall's Creek road floods spark civic water lanch talk
Scottish Irish dialect recounts Hall's Creek road turned brown muddy lake after heavy rain. Mutterings of water landing projects and seaplane ideas surface as locals recall older times. Mention of Mr C A Butler, SOM, former POM, being suspended by the Minister for Instier.
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Maloney
Hall's Creek
C. A. Butler
SOM
POM
Manilla Trotting and Pony Club elects officers
Manilla Trotting and Pony Club held a Saturday night meeting with broad attendance. Air C F Hayward chaired. The club approved affiliating with the MAW Trotting Club, set a 10 shilling membership fee, and elected C Hayward president, R Kerr and N Strachan vice presidents, T E Donnelly secretary, A Ri MelLeod treasurer. A September meeting to aid Manilla District Hospital was planned. Clarence Berry offered his North Manilla racecourse for a hospital benefit. The treasurer reported a credit balance of 4 16 4.
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Msi
Air
C. F. Hayward
Nir
P. Woolfe
CU Heeves
W. Blair
Manilla
Snd
R. Kerr
C. Revees
O. F E. Hall
Clarence Berry
North Manilla Gratis
Wattle in the Bushland Speaks of Springtime Brightness
A nostalgic verse paints the Australian wattle in spring, recalling childlike days among bush ranges. The poem celebrates golden blossoms, fragrance, and memories of sunny looms and distant ranges.
Mystery Phrase Sparks Local Hossy Talk
Vague chatter refers to a proposed event described as a hossy. The note hints readers to judge who runs it, naming a caller and a friend as the supposed organizers. The exact details remain unclear in the fragment.
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Ideal Sale
Sale
Manilla Express
Farle Page
Australia
Howeven
Shire Council
Mair
Athuinea
Scribe
Pening
Moore
Attinea
VM Moore
Manton Hall
Manilla Trotting and Pony Club
Heane
Someme
Vou
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