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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1933
Page
4
A reader recalls twenty years of rheumatic suffering and describes long illness since 1910, noting persistent pain and the challenge of relief. The fragment reflects a personal health testimonial amid a period newspaper page.
A stray Alsatian dog in Kempton Tasmania terrorized and killed lambs from November 18 to 29. The dog, described as 4 feet 7 inches long, with sandy body and black back, was eventually killed by Mr. E Thomas at close range. The dog bore a rope collar and was not claimed.
A three month series concludes urging growers to sell wool only at auctions to protect the market. Private overseas sales undermine competition and lower future values. The report from Schute, Bell and Co. notes strong Japanese demand and lists top lots with prices.
Mr. W Thompson presents Post Office tariff policy stressing low rates in less dense areas, the need for a financially self supporting system, and ongoing efforts to modernize and reduce costs. The piece notes urban users subsidize rural lines and warns against further price cuts. Also mentions Canadian Legion members sending medals back to Allies' finance ministers with antiwar notes.
The Queensland Preference League created by Mr. Gilbert Taylour has sparked a rush of orders, with over 1,000 daily as Australians and New Zealanders seek unique Christmas gifts. A one pound note sent to the State Insurance House in Brisbane by December 14 guarantees a 20-item hamper delivered to a friend or relative anywhere in Australia by Christmas Day.
Oldsbrough Mort and Co report wool sales in Brisbane with a 5 to 10 percent decline from prior sale. They note strong demand from Japan and Bradford, plus buyers from France Germany Italy and Belgium. Top price 233d for 23 bales ALBANO SBHG. Next sale on December 13 plans 5,000 bales, offset by steady clearances and active competition across regions including Yass Coolah and Upper Hunter.
The 33rd Battalion of the Australian Military Forces is to be re established in the new year, restoring a unit disbanded June 30, 1929. Led by Lieut. Colonel Forsyth, a voluntary Training Cadre is proposed to preserve training. The revival, approved by the Military, makes New England notable for this restoration, to be fully voluntary with regimental staff, a headquarters wing, one machine gun company and two rifle companies. Headquarters will be at Armidale or Tamworth.
A Hamilton to Beaufort train halted when a map dropped from a passenger as the train neared Beaufort. Crews with first aid appliances and a stretcher walked back along the line to recover the remains. The passenger, rushing to reboard, arrived unharmed beyond a bruised dignity.
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