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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1929
Page
6
A reflective piece argues that life’s import lies in small moments of idleness and beauty. It contrasts workaday routines with instances like a man pausing after work to admire the sky and a woman cherishing a child’s laughter, shaping the belief that life is glorious and goodness endures. Such moments emerge rather than during constant activity.
Uproar followed after Aldermen MacAdam and Daniels attacked Mayor Wyatt for calling colleagues cowardly and despicable. MacAdam accused the Mayor of rushing to the press over the Lidcombe railway land subdivision and serving a one man council. He urged resignation and a public fight at the polls.
The case of Alexander Leonard versus H E Hamilton and associates over a disputed £750 share purchase for a Manila picture show concluded with a reserved judgment favoring the defendant. Leonard alleged misrepresentation of takings and profits to induce sale. The court, Acting Justice Maxwell, found for the defendant after a general denial of allegations.
The Namoi irrigation project, discussed by the Minister for Agriculture and the Public Works Committee, would cost about a million and a half and irrigate extensive valley lands. The Boggabri Chamber of Commerce plans a July 20 convention to gather evidence for the Works Committee, aiming to secure water for northern NSW. The scheme promises regional growth, decentralisation, and increased settlement, with wide support in the north-west.
The Daily Chronicle reports General Bramwell Footh died penniless with no property beyond a few hours. He occupied houses at Southwolr and Harley Wood lent by relatives. His income was £500 annually from a trust fund. Despite controlling frauds amounting to millions, he relied on relatives to fund his children's education.
M. S. Brookes selected as Australian factory representative for Studebaker Corporation succeeding Geo D. Keller who has retired. Brookes brings nineteen years in Canada and Australia, previously with Ford Canada, and joined Studebaker in Sydney in 1926 as wholesale manager, later joining the Australian factory staff in 1928.
Wheat growers across the United States are urged to expand grain storage on farms and spread marketing through the season to curb surpluses and support prices. Department surveys show larger crops. storage would enable orderly marketing, reduce car shortages, and cut farm labor needs while offering broader farmer benefits.
The Returned Soldiers League protests the dismissal of returned men from the Lithgow Small Arms Factory. Many veterans suffer severe war wounds and face heavy home liabilities as a result of their discharge.
Sir Charles Wakefield of C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. has been elected Deputy Chairman of the General Court of the North British and Mercantile Insurance Co. Ltd. in succession to the late Viscount Younger, per advices received from London.
Two women fainted during a scramble for broken Arnott's biscuits at the Newcastle factory last Friday as hundreds waited for the weekly 1/ pillow-slip lot. The incident drew attention to the demand for surplus biscuits and the need for assistance. The Pie Brother Movement appeals for readers to help place 20 Little Brothers in New South Wales homes each month, ages 15 to 17, starting at 15 shillings per week. write to the Secretary at George and Argyle Street, Sydney.
South Australian Premier Mr Butler, after meeting in Victoria with Sir William M'Pherson, announced plans for a unified petrol tax. Crown law officers will draft a bill for consented action by other states, aiming for a 1 week completion and prior to SA Parliament's resumption. The bill includes annual vehicle registration on a weight basis to replace current revenue from motor vehicle taxation, excluding the special license fee.
Former Australian bowler McDonald starred with seven wickets for 40 runs on Tuesday, delivering a standout spell that boosted his team in a domestic match. The performance highlighted his pace and swing, underscoring his reputation as a top all round contributor.
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