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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1932
Page
2
A notice from WEXT VisiT y dated December 3 1932 directs all repairs and correspondence to Box MPP GPA Sydney and specifies handling details for inquiries. This item records a formal postal or station change request directed to a station in Sydney.
The Lyons Government is accused of failing to meet expectations after Labor’s 12 months in power. It allegedly betrayed Australian tobacco growers to the British Australian Tobacco Company, ruining thousands of growers and allied country traders. Prime Minister Scullin’s Manila embassy and Mr Tully are cited, with promises of high prices and large tobacco outputs to satisfy foreign interests.
The two teams look evenly matched in the field and weather conditions are hoped to be fair for a great contest. Also noted are Tamworth Municipal Council's rates for next year, set at 13d in the pound, with improved capital value raising the overall rate slightly despite lower property valuations.
A West Wave Manilla report notes several days of near record heat with highs around 87 and 105 degrees in the far west, signaling ongoing hot conditions. Sharp harvesting weather persists though rain could follow, as statewide heat continues.
A sale of 4000 sheep is set for Friday at 2 p.m. in Manilla conducted by Byrnes Auctioneer. The notice mentions consignments appeared in this paper and buyers prepared to meet the market. Also referenced are local society notes and a crime sentencing in the region.
pm Service Somerton 7.20 pm Gospel Pride The minister expects to be out of town during the week and arena conference at Men Taras and Fee Wee the celebrations of the anniversary Rev A P Cameron’s Education Toth the Cie Poon oe E David Prareon Minister
The New England Presbytery conducts a devotional conference in Glen Innes next week with Rev B James of Inverell speaking on the Holy Spirit in world life and a Glen Innes service with Rev A P Cameron, long serving since December 8, 1902. Mrs Borrell settles at Doncaster Avenue Kensington after earlier public welcomes. a New Zealand boy, two, sustains severe injuries when mower blade severs both feet in a wheat field.
A fire at 460 acre Park property started during harvest when a bearing issue allegedly caused a blaze that destroyed 30 bags of bagged wheat and 40 loose bags while preserving standing crop. The fire was controlled early, and no crops were consumed. In Manilla farewell event for Miss Gregory featured North's orchestra and speeches by local figures. Canon Best’s retirement from Armidale diocese noted. A Dreadnought medal awarded to a Nerrabri boy for bravery in attempting to save lives. Crafton District Hospital received a grant of £1550 from the Hospital Commission, adding to £500 received two weeks earlier, bringing a two-week total to £2080.
The report notes the yard opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. Crops average better than expected due to uppring rains boosting growth and creating some defects while awaiting ripening. Early grain bleaches and green shoots affected by rain, while prices rise as mixed yields persist. Adventure outdoors appeals, with All Star Western Front magazine offering thrillers including Hell Breed by Houston Tay and other narratives from the French Foreign Legion.
A fragment lists P Bourke, p Neuwate, X Martin and M Hartley among names connected to the piece. The readable text offers no dates or roles, leaving the exact context unclear but indicating a group of individuals tied to the event or decision.
The Serrube Bay Harruba show schedule can be picked up at the Manilla show office or requested by applying to the Secretary at Burrels. Pipe laying progresses with some sections nearing completion and a potential pipe shortage could delay the Western town works.
An executive note criticizes the Hospitals Commission and Minister for policies and salaries, arguing that wage disparities among nurses arise from factors like geographic location, donor influence, and hospital staffing. It examines how nurse to patient ratios, voluntary services, and hospital type affect costs and efficiency across institutions.
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