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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1930
Page
3
A series of articles under the Pastoral heading prepared for the Manilla Express. These pieces address current topics and interests of farmers and grazers in the district, offering guidance and insights tailored to local rural life.
The Watchmen of Australia push constitutional reform proposing the Laws of Jehovah to resolve unemployment and national debt by granting free Crown Land, creating a Crown Bank, wiping debt, boosting production, and unifying states into one economic unit while mandating fair trade and minimal taxation.
The General Council of the Graziers Association discusses improving meat marketing nationally, adopting a stringent bidding system at Homebush, and regulating fat stock supplies. They urge drastic tariff reductions to ease living costs and boost production, noting tariffs have risen from 1901 to 1929. A fodder freight concession is proposed to aid drought‑stricken stock regions with reduced track rates.
The Whippet line adds finger tip control to start, horn, and lights from a center wheel button improving safety. The Whippet 6 offers smooth running with six cylinders, quiet acceleration, and strong hill performance. Ride quality is enhanced by a longer wheelbase, larger springs, balloon tires, and shock absorbers creating stable handling and easy parking.
Captain Chichester from New Zealand aimed to beat Hinkler’s England to Australia record. He failed to achieve the objective but showed uncommon courage amid many mishaps. His Croydon to Darwin time neared Hinkler’s best, though not by much.
The Sheep Fly problem prompts the Stockowners Association of South Australia to seek government subsidies to offer a £1000 reward for a satisfactory eradication method. Grazier groups in other states are asked to follow suit. The Graziers' Scientific Research Committee, while noting the Australian Pastoral Research Trust will handle such issues, questions adopting N.S.W. methods. Transport costs for wool rise postwar, freight up 59 to 66 percent, with wool earning per ton per mile at 3.44d in 192, higher than most freight classes. Rail authorities refuse freight cuts, citing financial limits. issue to be revisited by executives and Commissioners.
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