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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1930
Page
2
Across disciplines Australians showcase grit and victory. Ashes teams from Goulburn to Lord’s prove their fighting spirit with a colossal 425 run total as Australia overpowers Ireland. Youthful energy and determination lift Australia to a perceived ruling position in international cricket.
Saturday July 12 1930 details repairs and correspondence to Box MPT with a note about address handling and operating hours from 10 to 6 o'clock.
Wool sales Monday ran below average but brisk bidding with Greass merino reaching 143d and crossbreds to 1d. About 10,000 bales sold at WW auction and by private treaty as ASCAF invites support for hospital aid.
England on 405 for 9. By Saturday Australia trails by 20 with Bradman 155 and Woodful 155. Bradman reaches 200, surpassing Sid Gregory and Jack Ryder in a record chase. Australia ends day 729 for six and declares for 6 wickets. England eyes 208-run deficit with one day left.
Mr A IP Mesiregor a pioneer of Boggabri was buried at Rookwood on Monday. Fifty years earlier he took over Riverdale Boggabri and worked until he retired in 1892. At the Municipal Council meeting Ali Basterman asked the Mayor who would resume work on the main road at North Manilla. The Mayor said rain delayed progress but workers were already at the job again.
The federal government proposes to recommend an appropriate distinction for Kingsford Smith. The move signals official recognition of his contributions and may precede a formal award.
The report estimates a substantial income tax payable for the year ending 30 June 1930. Figures indicate a large amount remains due, with authorities preparing assessments and potential interest implications.
The article outlines a new wage tax of three pence in the pound on all wages from July 1, covering salaries earned prior to the current financial year end. It explains stamping requirements, value assessments for board or living quarters, and the two tax categories: wages and other income. It notes no need for special return and how corporate tax on income is handled when profits are distributed as dividends.
Results list players with scores behind par from a midweek golf event. Notable gaps include Turner and Lance at two down and Elevate three down. Many others trail by single to double digits with Maunder at seventeen down. Next week's fixture features a mixed foursomes competition.
Two immigrant girls in Redfern shouted as a man snatched a bag on Wellington Street. Four passing motorists joined the chase, mounting the thief’s running board as pedestrians closed in. A boy on a bicycle attempted to strike the thief, who swerved and escaped into a lane after the bag was recovered.
A rural note laments stray stock entering gardens due to open gates and homeowner carelessness. The piece recalls boy scouts secretly closing gates to help the town, joking about gates found open and mentioning neighbors Dobbin and Strawberry in a light, period voice.
Rainfall in Jume brings the six month total to 487 points after a dry spell. January 150, February 44, March 161, April 36. Historical comparisons show 1929 930 points, 1925 536, and 1927 1024 for the same period.
On Sunday afternoon Manilis’ will host exhibition baseball games illustrating the American game gaining popularity in Australia.
Secretary Mr G Turnbull of Redfern Bowling Club fined two pounds for Sunday beer sales to members. A judge granted a restraining order stopping further action by magistrate and police while the club’s right to sell liquor to its members on Sundays is argued as a leading point.
A fire in Vauxhall House Bathurst Street Sydney trapped Roxabeth Miller aged 19. She leaped 100 feet to the footpath and died before a crowd as her clothes ignited. Firebrigades later rescued her mother and two men still trapped.
An illuminated address from aple of Manilla to Mr A R may be inspected in Mr C N Scott’s window.
Unions consider challenging the State Government relief tax of 3d in the pound with potential High Court action. The tax becomes operative this week amid calls to aid hospitals and the needy. Lost glasses in case between Parish Hall and Methodist Church. reward offered at B. May, Commercial Bank. PALING'S advertises a new radio year range.
The Manilla sheep sale is set for Tuesday Sth July 1930 hosted by W J Byrnes Anactioneed. Sellers are urged to enter as rains boost demand for early shorn young sheep in good condition. Buyers will attend at current market values. Byrnes notes all sheep are coming direct from Manilla and Barraba district breeders for a straight out sale.
Mr. BR. d. Higgins formerly of Namoi Park Manilla is farewelled and given a wallet of notes by Macintyre Shire residents on the eve of his departure to reside in Sydney. He has served as MacIntyre Shire Councillor since its inception and has on several occasions held the presidential chair. A verdict of accidental death was returned by the district coroner after the inquest into Rev. James Walsh’s car fatality in Tamworth. Mr. Ray Wilshire started duty today in the Tamworth Commonwealth Bank branch. Mrs. J. Byrnes is steadily recovering from a serious illness.
William Haines Anita Page Karl Dane and Ernest Torrence star in Picture Land Speedway at the Palais on Wednesday. Jim MacDonald has chased the Indianapolis speedway belt for 16 years and teams with Steve the Swedish mechanic and Bill the American to chase another shot. The film promises thrills and speed on track and in love with plenty of fun when Haines appears. Also Broadway Roabies features Alice White.
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