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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1953
Page
4
The 81,000 ton British liner Queen Mary received a full hull and machinery overhaul with two thousand workers inspecting every inch. Seven tons of anti corrosive paint treated the underwater hull plus one ton on the superstructure. Electricians renovated the entire electrical system and all equipment to power a town of 30,000. The four 32 ton propellers were serviced.
A collage of local misfortunes and poultry guidance. Bruce Sloman buys a £300 motorcycle, crashes it with insurance issues, and faces legal trouble. A government poultry note explains culling poor layers, signs of good laying, and health/management factors. It cites Mr. Brann of the Department of Agriculture and offers free copies of Backyard Poultry Keeping and Poultry Notes.
The Shire and Municipal Record questions if a poll tax is ahead amid near limit taxation. It argues non-ratepayers burden rises as rents climb and rates increase, while ratepayers fund nurseries, playgrounds, pools, health services, and more.
Canberra reports state premiers delaying Cabinet plans as federal elections loom. NSW, Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland votes steer the timing of the Senate elections, with Menzies government braced for potential deadlock and political maneuvering amid a one party and a possible Aylett balance of power. Submarine threat and anti sub warfare dominate defence talks.
Archdeacon Twigg of St Alban's Griffith criticizes wedding photographs taken after ceremonies as delaying guests. He argues brides are the focus of such photos and laments guests waiting hours, often hungry or thirsty. He doubts reform will bring broad thanks from husbands.
Odd clipping mixes definitions of a police uniform with stray musings about left handed money pockets and budget dreams. Includes a Bathurst district note on sheep rustling and a potential ban on night stock transport.
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