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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1935
Page
2
The Premier of New South Wales ordrers no rise in bread prices despite a Federal flour tax of 27 12s 8d per ton that took effect yesterday. The Master Bakers Association warns of a strike while the Bakers Union backs them. Public confidence lacking, critics call the tax unjust and argue it burdens the poor, urging government openness.
The gathering featured Mr Byrnes praising European capitals and the Riviera, noting Venice’s waterway city status and American democracy. He contrasted unemployment and population with Australia’s future, urged federal trade policy, and praised broader overseas wool markets.
The column notes the death of Mrs Bridgett Mary Waygood at Lane Cove aged 74, detailing her arrival with her husband in Manilla 29 years ago and listing surviving relatives in Lane Cove and Manilla. It also records the death of John Perry, former M.LA. for Liverpool Plains aged 85, and mentions local civic figures, holidays, and community events in Manilla and surrounding towns, with occasional notes on local industry, sport, and transport.
Figures for the quarter ending December 31 show births, deaths, marriages and gender splits, with 214,481 listed elsewhere and 65,000 at gates awaiting entry. Local social news includes travels, hospital surgery, holidays, traffic surges, a marriage engagement, and fence work at the Recreation and Show ground nearing completion.
After days of extreme heat the Manilla district was hit by a Saturday rainstorm recording up to two inches. Ground soaked, farmers expect to conserve moisture with immediate plowing, aiding fallowed land and upcoming seasons. Wool and sheep markets gain optimism with improved trade prospects and a new grandstand plan at the Royal era.
Mr and Mrs W Gee extend thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy following a recent bereavement.
The Manilla Express marks its 37th year in publication and pledges continued service to Manilla and District. It invites reports of meetings and public events, attends where possible, and urges practical support from public and civic organizations to advocate for local progress and development. Subscriptions are 6 shillings per quarter, 10 shillings per half year, or £1 annually in advance.
The report shows monthly rainfall totals for the year with a peak on February 1 and December seeing the highest single totals. Overall 2939 points fell, with 2071 of them occurring in January February October November and December, suggesting a dry stretch from March to September.
The report notes rainfall and atmospheric activity linked to a spread of effects across regions. Observers mention a mass movement of air and potential cloud formations, with comparisons to historical episodes and cumulative triggers from past eruptions influencing the present conditions. The discussion references mid coast activity and regional impacts, highlighting the complexity of the phenomena.
The event honored two young people reaching the age of majority. Mr. Byrnes praised the pair, sharing his tour photographs. Violin music by J.B. Simpson accompanied the slides, and the evening ended with Auld Lang Syne.
Early reports note ground covered with young grasshoppers at Wongo Creek, Rusher Creek, Glenara, and Martin's property, with millions present. Mr White works to destroy nests by plowing, as hoppers hatch about three weeks after eye placement. A separate incident reports Constable Arthurson shot while detaining two men trying to enter a shop at Bargo. condition serious.
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