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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1938
Page
1
Annual report shows 28 members at start, 32 at year end with 75 percent active. Finances stay strong though ammunition costs rise. subscriptions, cartridge sales, and prize spending detailed. Club contemplates reform including possible military training and stricter age limits as it nears its 30th year founded in August 1908.
The second championship shoot highlighted top form by Bignall at 300 yards while Manilla Rifle Club faced rising cartridge costs and limited defence grants. The Defence Department supplies free rounds but covers deficits by charging clubs for surplus ammunition, with 20 year old stock reducing effectiveness. Captain A B R McLeod appeals for reforms to expand recruitment and funding for rifle clubs.
Agricultural report notes j A O Reilly that germination is complete and growth is normal in the north west. Rain at end of May and light grazing boosted green feed. frosts caused some damage but most crops show vigorous root development and drought tolerance for spring. Areas with heavier rain include Moree Pallamallawa Wee Waa Narrawa Boggabri Gunnedah. lighter regions Barraba Manilla Somerton Attinga Tamworth Wertis Creek Quirindi.
Businessmen across Australia are urged to use Savings Bank facilities for money accumulation. The article argues savings accounts suit men who handle payments over wide areas, not just women and children, and notes interest profits from idle funds. Branches and post office agencies are available nationwide.
Knoll announces Reyes Mee M and MLO optometrist Sydney will visit to conduct comprehensive eye examinations. A city visit date and address are to be advertised, with P.O. Box 3324 for contact and scheduling.
A notice from R H Hudson states all previous permissions are canceled and warns that any shooting hunting or fence interference at Willamby will be prosecuted without regard to persons.
The July Australian Journal adds two new serials Six Golden Angels by Max Brand set in New York and Mn-for-a Penny by Sophie Kerr. It includes works by Rex Grayson, Raymond Parsons, Vivien Bretherton, Harriet Gordon, Walter Smyth, Jane Oliver, Estella Martin, and Ladye Jane plus a caravanning travel piece from Melbourne to Brisbane. Color illustrations accompany fashion, cookery, wireless, knitting, needlework, and children's sections with thirty pounds prize money in an inter.
A substantial reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of any person or persons involved in theft stock laying poison or tips passing on ELOURA or HAZRI. The notice promotes increased value for newsagents and mentions Arthur Suliman.
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