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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1931
Page
2
The article decries a harsh statute enabling prosecutions against bosses and workers alike, calling it foreign to British tradition yet active in New South Wales. It argues the law allows exploitation, urging equal punishment for both sides and removal of loopholes that let employers and workers unjustly grind down others.
Fragmented report notes an Ashfield institution discussion on an estate matter. The text cites figures and phrases that hint at a broader political or legal contest, mentioning a kernel of white position and an implied five part framework, with a reference to February.
Fragmented text reports multiple church services in Manilla Upper Manilla and nearby areas with Evensong and morning prayers. It notes a February 1 Thanksgiving service, music by the choir, and mentions city council proceedings including tributes to Mr. Wearne and debate over arson economics and public debt.
A visiting consultant from Sydney will arrive January 31 and stay until February 1. Shewill be at Stoddart & Hayward Ltd in daily attendance to assist Indies in private fitting rooms and advise consignors during the cattle sale led by auctioneer W J Byrnes. Oranges advertised at Dengate Moder Shop. A General Meeting of Club A members is scheduled at the Mechanics Institute on January 28 at 8 pm.
At a Tuesday council meeting in Manilla the mayor reported receipt of plans for a water scheme and noted low prospects for State funding this year, while hints of Federal support emerged. A special meeting was set for the 30th to discuss commitment and cost, including a potential £500 payment, with ongoing repairs and local works reviewed. A proposed general clean-up week won approval to tackle garbage and rubbish across town.
Local social events at the Mechanics Institute include a two bob hop and euchre party, a prize pig donated by Coulten for the Mech anies Institute gathering next Tuesday, and swimming pool lighting by Cab. The Manilla Swimming Club holds a meeting January 28. Hospital costs over four years averaged 6/2 per week. Cricket plans feature Manilla players with matches against Barraba and Guaneduh. Other items cover wage relief, wheat pool advances, High Court judgment delays, a cricket tour and a Sydney telegram on Church and State Lottery Act. An Indian plane incident reports an eagle downed.
The article notes astonishment at recent press revelations about New South Wales public life. It claims the Premier denied asking the Loan Council for financial help and later evidence shows Kane wrote to the council for 3,450,000 pounds and for interest relief in London. The piece argues the political status of the country has fallen deep.
The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council in Council Chambers included Aldermen McLeod Adie Clifton Coates and Easterman. They renewed quarry leave for 15 years at £5 rent and debated dole policy with local workers preferring work over charity. School drainage and water waste relief funding were discussed, with a report to next meeting. The council also reviewed road vehicle regulations and considered selling a sanitary wagon to Manila. A lighting plan for the swimming pool was proposed to allow permanent pool illumination.
Hundreds of suburban Sydney shopkeepers face extinction as dole tickets issued before Christmas can’t be cashed. Merchants refuse to accept tickets for goods, worsening the crisis for dole recipients and businesses. Bakers in Rozelle Balmain and Wickham complain they cannot obtain cash or credit, forcing refusals to accept tickets.
In loving memory of our dear mother who passed January 23. A tender chord of memory is touched today. Loving thoughts of you dear mother will never fade away, inserted by her loving daughters.
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