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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
5
The document records a discussion of the 1916 17 crop average and export figures, with references to ministerial statements and unanswered questions. It notes delays awaiting a promised report and mentions a forthcoming inquiry, while acknowledging ongoing departmental paper handling and parliamentary expectations.
The article explains Mr Bluett of the Local Government gains experience in local governance and the cost of the trip will be borne by the shires and municipalities. Genders are invited to sell refreshments at the show on Saturdays and nights. Tickets cost adults 2 shillings and children 6d. Event runs December 14 at 8 p.m. Creek Public Hall and December 19 at 9 p.m. J W Ewart, joint secretary.
The surgery will be closed after Saturday December 22 1923 until Monday January 14 1924. H. R. Osborn, Manilla announces the holiday shutdown and dates.
A letter to the Minister for Trade and Customs from the Royal Automobile Club argued against a bitumen duty as it would raise road construction costs in a country needing more and better roads. The minister said bitumen is duty free unless Parliament acts as tariffs are revised. Full consideration will be given to the club’s representations if the duty question arises during tariff revision.
Brantwell the Education Minister visited a Croydon infant school to defend reforms amid criticism. He described the Norm system at the University and College designed to identify a child’s inherent use and detect mentally weak or deficient pupils. He stressed primacy of primary schools and noted a yearly influx of 10 000 children with large past and projected expenditures.
The document states the case for wheat growers is delayed while awaiting information from the relevant department. It notes immediate action to obtain the required details and supporting papers, with the case to be prepared as soon as they are received.
Worley Bros Circus presents a one night show at Morvan's Paddock near the hotel on Wednesday December 19. The lineup features the Ashton Family aerials and riding acts, Golda on wire, the Odessa Trio, Madeline Vera bareback, Jingo Girls chorus, Arm o clown, Delores daring trapeze, Honey Sisters aerial whirl, Frank Carl jockey, Etoh Roy and Ashton Barton Olympian riders, Bar ney fearless male performer, Worley Trio ironjaw marvels, Warbond and Playmate high jumping horses and ponies, with a Grand Steeplechase and band concert at 7 p.m. Tickets 2/ 3/ 4/ plus tax. children under 12 half price.
The following hours are observed by chamber members during the Christmas season with several days closed. December 22 closes at 1 pm . December 24 and 26 closed all day . December 29 closed . January 1 closed all day. John D. Kennedy, President.
An advertisement notes a Ham and Beef Depot opposite Mechanics Institute offering fresh meat daily and a car for hire by day or night with Bert Ralston of Manilla Livery Stables under Mr Herb's management. It adds road funding figures and political results.
A well-known farmer seeks a farm on shares for next season or 300 to 400 acres of wheat land to rent. Express 60 Tower F advertises best of ng with fruit and vege tables on hand and invites tenders closing Thursday January 3 1924. Plans may be seen at Tamworth Architect's Office Mechanics Institute Manilla and Returned Soldiers League Sydney. Renown Tea Boors offers privacy and comfort for country needs.
A reward of £50 is offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone stealing sheep from Milliwindi paddocks.
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