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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1939
Page
4
Reginald Snowy Baker weighs in on Les Darcy and Georges Carpentier with praise for Darcy's speed and fighting heart. He recalls Darcy’s bouts in Australia, noting his 157 pound weight and willingness to fight any challenger, while recounting notable clashes with Buck Crouse and George Chip Buck.
William Ager cites Percy Spender's critique of the British Air Defences crisis condemning indifference from ministers. The letter argues for Parliament to challenge hidden authorities, stresses Britain's weak defense stance, and urges Commonwealth leaders to assert patriots and modern armaments to uphold democracy and peace.
Government bans on overseas papers for youngsters boost Australian offerings. The Boys' Adventure World 64 pages with four adventure thrillers and a serial sells at 6d. Each of Buck Rogers Hurricane Hawk and Felix the Cat adventures also costs 6d monthly. Publisher The New Idea and Fashion and Home back these wholesome reads.
The recollection recalls Eddie McGoorty claiming Les Darcy’s right arm before a match, with McGoorty knocked by Les’s counter left. Darcy admirers said Jack Dempsey would fall to Darcy, though Jack’s size could matter less. An early 1914 Paris bid of £9,000 to fight Carey was proposed but never landed.
A historical reflection explains that the earth’s rotation and revolution govern time keeping, not the sun. It notes the sidereal year as 365.2564 days, the elliptical orbit causing speed changes, and praises celestial forethought and wisdom.
A note signed BRUCE PARK warns that shooting trapping and poisoning property in Springmount will be dealt with by law without respect to persons. All previous permissions are cancelled.
Property owners warn that any person found shooting or hunting and interfering with fences on Willamby will be prosecuted regardless of who they are. Previous permissions are withdrawn by R. H. Hudson.
A substantial reward will be paid to any person other than an accomplice supplying information leading to the conviction of any person or persons for stealing stock, laying poison or trespassing on Eloora or Hazel Dean. Arthur Sulman.
Owing to property damage by unknown individuals, gates left open and careless handling of firearms on Swanbrook and Weir View properties. trespassing in future will be prosecuted without respect to persons. All previous permissions cancelled.
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