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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1932
Page
1
The article promotes the new Chevrolet line as ideal for Australian conditions highlighting a liberal Owner Service Policy. It emphasizes easy and safe buying on a friendly payment plan with details provided on request.
Bank Governor E C Riddle outlines steps for Commonwealth Bank and Government Savings Bank deposits as of January 14. Advises savers to delay pass book use if not urgent, explains transfer of Savings Bank books to Commonwealth Savings Bank, and details reissue of Fixed Deposit receipts and reinvestment of 90 percent capitalised funds into 12 and 24 month deposits with 3 3 and 4 percent interest. Notes immediate 10 percent withdrawal option and potential Savings Bank balance decisions. Concludes with gratitude for depositor restraint and remarks on the balanced budget expectation and recent revenue and expenditure figures.
An inebriated carpenter aboard a Murwilluabeh to Mullumbimby train dropped a screwdriver but was saved when the train halted. In Canberra news, Labor tensions rise as Premier Lang faces caucus pressure to honor the Premiers' agreement. A potential party split looms with Parliament resuming February 23 and censure motion planned by Mr Bavin. The Federal ALP signals renewed organizing for a state election with Country members joining.
A Scottish church week of self denial sees a member hand the minister 5/3 in threepenny bits saying he gives up his daily whiskies and soda. In Stockton elections twelve aldermen promise Sunday sport, but residents reject all. Tasmania versus South Africa cricket match ends with South Africa 277 and 162 for 5, while Tasmania trails at 230 and 4.
The Cooma Bombala mail and roads train was slowed by swarms of grasshoppers near Nimitybelle and Jincumbilly, forcing most of the road to be left to passengers and mails. Senator Messy Greene improves after a serious operation and pneumonia. Local council notes insurance company refusal to handle Corweil's workers compensation. Victoria vows to prosecute sale of New South Wales lottery tickets, real or forged. Phar Lap carries the highest weight 9st 3lb in Agua Caliente Handicap entries.
Gold output for 11 months to November reached 38 587 oz fine valued at £175 646, up on 1930 as unemployed men aided by government prospecting drive. December results could lift 1931 total to about 42 500 oz fine. Also NSW transport act questioned by automotive bodies, Vacuum Oil eyed for NSW field products, and a Hindu cremation at Lismore cemetery drawing large crowd.
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