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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1951
Page
4
The Minister for Trade and Customs states concessions on Case machinery begin 1 January 1951. They allow import of certain types and quantities under Tariff Item 449 (A) (1). Machinery is free from the United Kingdom and 1242. per cent from other sources if shipped to Australia on or before 30 June 1952.
Tamworth district agronomist J W Boyle notes June's rainfall of about three inches ending a dry spell. Wheat germination improved, weed control challenges persist, and acreage may fall by 15 to 20 percent from last year. Oats recover well with increased sowing for grain and grazing, lucerne yields rise, and fodder stocks should be rebuilt with upcoming silos and spring cultivation.
Thoroughbred outcomes show True Tide defeating My Lord by a neck with Marason two lengths back in the 7 furlong race. Other winners include Quiz Master in the 8 furlongs and Dark Ronnie triumphing in the Maiden, with Plymouth Pete prevailing in the Progressive Handicap and Miss Premier taking the Second Improvers Handicap.
Local report says Jack Dawes of Capertee 53 lived in a tank, claimed a tomcat kept him warm for 15 years, was charged with vagrancy then stripped of the animal. Dawes described Ben Chifley as his benefactor, and a detective recalled Dawes dousing him with eau de Cologne. Public notices warn trespassers at Oakhampton Upper Manilla and Kirkconnel to seek permission or face prosecution. trustees Nixon Grill Nixon and R Park sign notices.
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