26 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1923
Page
1
The report by Sir Harry Chancel, Inspector-General, warns Australia may again struggle to produce the horse class used in the late war. He notes India orders for wagons and a scattered, slow fulfilment amid doubts about breeding and conformation.
The article outlines a debate on adjusting taxation to spread burden, including a proposed bachelor tax. Sir Arthur Tacks and Sir Arthur Cocky weigh exemptions and premiums, with talk of £50 or £30 single-status allowances and maintaining total income tax revenue. Critics warn such changes may burden current taxpayers and political viability is uncertain.
Governor Smith joins a public dispute over illegal whisky traffic and alleged government inaction under the Volstead Act. The New York Evening Mail quotes a letter attacking enforcement failures, smuggling along the Canadian border, and a public call for stronger police powers to curb the abuse.
Australia imports 160 000 bushels of peanuts from China yearly for confectionery and oil with an Sydney oil mill rated for 2000 tons annually. China boosts forestry with nurseries and reforestation, while Australian cricket commentary recalls Parkin on Tours and key players. A Parkes to Sydney train crash injures several. accidents and civic notes follow.
A local store announces a stocktaking sale with all winter remnants offered regardless of cost. The event runs tomorrow with counters filled again and invites customers to inspect and buy before clearance ends.
An up to date restaurant notice at Jack Smiles invites buyers of hides des skins and other produce to bring or ring 162 for exchange offers. It mentions prepay options and trade for tallow and other products. The text includes unclear lines about permissions and dates.
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