28 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1930
Page
1
Printed by Alton Richmond McLeod for the Manilla Express. Mr Bavin plans to convene another conference between owners and miners to end the coal trouble.
Manilla district cricket totals feature A Boyton’s all round form with a 5 wicket haul and two pivotal innings. O'Shea, Milson and McDonald shine for House side in tight match as House 2 and 4 clash. tennis and indoor games add to day’s events with House 1 sweeping in tennis and House 2 dominating vigoro over House 4.
In a five event meet, Kings of Houses 1 and 3 fielded strong teams. A Rowlison won the 50 yards freestyle for house 1, L Chapman claimed the 30 yards breaststroke for house 4, A Molley won the 200 yards backstroke for house 3, and the 150 yards overarm winner was not fully listed.
A Warren district summary reports a mob of sheep killed by lightning near Warren and quotes reactions from Captain F A Chaffey MLA on government support. It lists council notices, water sampling from the Namoi river, damage to the Grandstand, and unemployment grant progress. It also details street works, maintenance costs, and trunk road expenditures for 1929 and up to 30/2/30.
A Municipal Council letter from Sergeant Burn describes a 1 street section in Manilla Street where youths were present and rubbish such as melon skins lay on the pavement. A youth warned that someone would fall and then placed a melon skin on the ground as police and constable Malone approached. The Council ruled the Police Force may prosecute under the Local Government Act and that any resident may lay information against an offender.
Molloy house 3 notes diving-winner L Chapman of house 3 victorious. It is hoped this will forerun keen competitions with both girls and boys participating.
Mr Fenton, Minister for Customs, touts Australian products as excellent in London sales but notes room for improvement in presentation. A UK exhibition featured a humorous World War I era quip about a young officer greeting a hostess with a single French phrase.
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