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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1926
Page
4
A chaotic scene unfolded as crowds gathered daily to follow Miss Australia in public appearances. Police struggled to keep streets clear while reporters and onlookers taped her every move, drawing sharp attention from locals and visitors alike.
The Shire Clerk presents surveys estimates and progress on roads from Farpoly siding to the Manilla River to Boggabri sections and town boundary extensions. Tender plans for sections four and five, fuel supplies, and a dredged stone crusher overhaul are noted alongside depot works and upcoming deviations.
Radio erprogramme lists a packed week of broadcasts from Palace Theatre and Hippodrome plus B L and studio concerts. Notable items include The Climax in two acts, Gypsy Smith sermons, Oliver King's farewell, and multiple band concerts across stations.
Cooma Abandoned Howard Smith Ltd owners of the Cooma stranded on the North Reef Queensland have abandoned her. The vessel is insured in London. Council auditors face difficulty retaining vouchers and certifying expenditures under the Local Government Act. Tenders for petrol and oil supplies are before the council. Road closure near Namoi River Road discussed. A rabbit proof gate requested on a by road between portions 173 and 174 Parish Baldwin. Endowment matters include an application for £650 second half year endowment.
Summary of mandatory insurance for all employees including family members and contractors on larger contracts, with exceptions for certain agricultural chaff cutting plants. Contractors and share farmers must insure workers. the farmer liable for contractor and workers in most cases. no wage deductions for insurance costs.
The article cites J P Till of Current History arguing prohibition bred unknown alcohol use and vast denatured whiskey casts. It notes 1925 denatured alcohol volume, U S enforcement seizures of thousands of stills and distilling gear, and a rise in sacramental wine withdrawals by 800 000 gallons since 1922.
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