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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1936
Page
4
A terse moral urges readers to focus on personal virtue rather than enviable appearances. It contrasts inward character with outward looks and encourages adherence to self-improvement over longing. The note emphasizes inner worth guidance through a reflective, lettered admonition.
The Commonwealth announces a trade policy inviting diversification, highlighting the United Kingdom as a key Australian export market. Over ten years, UK exports have yielded about £600 million. 1934-35 alone accounted for over £54 million, more than double the next country, with substantial gains in wool beef tin and other commodities amid market contractions since 1929.
A training note by International W F Stuart outlines relaxation and stamina for Malvern Star Junior Road Championship hopefuls. It emphasizes not over focusing on short distances, urging riders to build endurance for the longer ride and maintain proper position with a strong sprint to finish.
A historical training piece outlines a phased sprint program including easy miles, tempo pace, and hard efforts over ten miles, with regular speed tests and eventual sprint focus. It emphasizes progressive conditioning, recovery on a rubbing down table, and mental discipline to build will and resist pessimism and fear.
The speaker urges riders to ease down when needed and not chase early losses. He notes that races are won on training and confidence from tough rides. He recalls his youth facing frequent beatings and learning resilience from stronger rivals.
Pit, Son and Badgery Ltd report July 29 sales totaling 774 tons of rabbitskins with fair demand but irregular activity. Average prices fell about 3d per lb from last week, prices listing for various skin grades include best t y at 128d, others 40d, does up to 82d, tow grade to 27d, half to three-quarter grown skins to 414d, and tare skins at 10/6 per dozen.
The wool market in Sydney shows little activity with few passed-in lots at advance prices as auction sales are scarce. Arrivals slow due to rain, deemed a God-send by some, while London reports Japan relying on Australia for wool for its large manufacturing demand. The Telegraph notes upcoming Australian sales are awaited with much interest as Germany and Italy weigh in.
A journal article recounts explorer Count Byron de Propek claiming discovery of ancient mining works in western Ethiopia near a volcanic site. He describes slave labor, vast ore deposits, and ancient rock carvings as he and his party, warned by Ghogoli’s forces, fled toward the Yabus river after obtaining film footage of the activity.
J Galler J P of Coff's Harbour aged 61 years reports relief from rheumatism after using an advertised remedy. He states his knees no longer give way and he is now free of rheumatism. The product is sold with a money back guarantee and a free booklet is offered by Stoddart & Hayward Ltd.
Port Dar win. passage near Hoty Island reveals an apparently uninhabited shore unit signaling with smoke. Captain Hudson, weathered by rough seas, sends a wireless message to the Governor of Tahiti seeking guidance on a possible rescue or survey while noting the lush greenery and tranquil lagoon.
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