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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1930
Page
3
Goldsborough Mort and Co report 50 000 sheep and lambs forward, lambs in large numbers but scarce for prime sorts, demand stronger for killing lines and prime lambs. Cattle offering mixed with prime cattle firm, light weights pricier, best vealers up to 60 shillings per 100 pounds.
Allocations since January 11 rise to 10500 bales per day but will be cut to about 8000 bales daily under Melbourne conference agreement. The selling season extends to mid August to prevent values sinking. 57569 bales listed with strong spinners and crossbreds. Buyers include Japan, France, Bradford, Belgium, and America, with several sales already privately concluded to named buyers across multiple towns.
The passage urges small business owners to stop whining about trade and start pushing hard to expand. It cites Lipton and others as examples of initiative, urges owners to engage customers, advertise, and create demand. It asks readers to assess their own effort, organization, and presence, and to act rather than wait for business to come.
A chaotic kitchen scene shows a person striking at someone with a broomstick amid wreckage. The husband, after a blow described as violent, was said to be treated at a hospital. A brother-in-law appears, with unclear involvement, and the event is not pursued as a legal matter.
Dr. Arthur supports a new bill increasing government powers over mental deficiency cases but regrets it does not include sterilisation. He notes rising mental deficiency worldwide and cites last year’s cost of mental hospitals at £650,000 with each child costing over £100.
Doctors at South Sydney Hospital fight for Aubrey Simons of Mascot as tetanus cases fall in seven years to 12 in Sydney Hospital largely due to motor transport and improved sanitation. Three deaths occurred. Simons remains seriously ill after a street accident last week.
Norman Kent of Tamworth defeats Harry Doe who claims Queensland lightweight title in the seventh round of a 15 round bout for £30 a side at Bin gara stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The piece notes falling Wool prices and a £25,000 clip value while Australia faces low mood due to geographic isolation. It laments shrinking revenues, rising production costs, and Parliament influenced wage pressures. It compares labour and wool pricing dynamics and urges rehabilitation needs for Australia.
Walgett, rising in the drought stricken west, shows resilience against dust storms and taxation. The Shire Council since 1907 reports nearly all rates paid by Jan 21, while Dubbo, nicknamed Chicago of the West, lingers with £7865 on rate books and aldermen fret over recovery options.
Mr and Mrs Charles Walker of Drum moyne moved to Stacey Street Bankstown. They carried £150 in notes in a brown parcel which Mrs Walker tied with sheets and curtains. On arrival the motor van searched for the package but it was missing.
Notice warns that any person or persons found stalking, trapping, or poisoning brass will be dealt with by law without regard to persons. Printed signature Pare dated 25/6/28.
A late editorial note indicates a trespass case involving MacDonald, with procedural references and a prep status noted. The fragmentary text mentions the incident location and ruling, implying a resolution or acknowledgment within a local legal context.
A fragment states that any found noting hunting with om Willeaby will be repeated without respect to persons. It mentions previous permissions search withdrawn by R. H. Hudson.
Caution to any person found shooting hunting fishing or trespassing on Horton Park property this date and any theft of sheep or cattle proven to be mine. Location Horton Park K January eighth.
In a fragmented report a term “Milliwindi” appears amid garbled lines about unity, fishing, and possible activities. The readable bits hint at a place or project but lack clear context or outcomes. No definite names, dates, or actions can be confirmed.
A notice warns that hunting or fishing on Kia-ora and any trespass after the date will be prosecuted regardless of persons. All prior permissions are canceled. Date cited 90/4/29. MJ RRady.
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