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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
2
Forecast of a long cold winter prompts The Corner to push warm winter needs. Listings include wool flannel yardages and striped flannelettes with prices from 10d to 2/2 per yard, plus double bed quilts in various designs priced from 42/.
The Manilla Express reports a Tuesday night meeting where the All Executive opposes the Federal Referendum. Labor circles favor industrial peace and a strong national framework, while opposition cites party misalignment but notes the proposals come from a Nationalist Government. Fears of wage and award costs loom as unions seek federal awards and leaders clash over the referendum.
Fragmented OCR text discusses tariff issues, opposition by reformists, and a conflict over taxation schemes. Mentions committees, wealth revenue, customs, and state reactions. Names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A fragmentary historical piece outlines how a farmer faces layered taxes and fees from land ownership. It describes income tax, rates for roads, crop protection charges, pest control costs, and pasture regulations imposed by government authorities, with penalties and prosecutions implied for noncompliance.
The Caledonian Society in Manilla held a farewell for Mr A G Pearce after years of service. Speakers praised his business success and public contributions while the town band and musical programs were noted for his aid. Pearce thanked attendees, saying Manilla had been good to him and wishing the society continued success.
A Methodist Club men's tennis team faced Bona Vista on Saturday and was defeated. The scoreline shows Bona Vista taking 12 sets and 85 games to Methodists 6 sets and 70 games, with multiple pairings listed and results including several 64 and 28 game segments.
Independent's Cricket Club season averages for batting and bowling are published. The executive will decide who is entitled to the trophies. Also includes a cattle and sheep sale notice by Wilshire & Co. and advertisements for engagement rings and gloves.
A May meeting of the Graziers Association saw members discuss forming branches via a Town and Country Union conference on tariff matters. The annual report urged loyalty, and E G Bathiff spoke on Manila’s recent event. The group urged the Postmaster General to allow parallel telephone lines at reasonable prices.
Australian play started at Birmingham with North of England batting first but rain halted progress after about 45 minutes. Ratcliffe and Holmes remained not out as scores read 140 for zero. The report notes delays and a postponed sale of Manilla cattle, community appeals for the Tate family, and local public notices including a King’s birthday holiday.
Australia totaled 489 in the first innings while Middlesex replied with 549, leaving 140 runs in arrears. Stevens reached 149 as Australia faced late stumbles with 11 players, Mar yell, Hearne and others contributing. Grego ry took 4 for 7 and Everett 3 for 75. In the second innings Australia were 249 for five at stumps, Woodfull century, Ph fell not out 43 as play ended in draw.
Vin reports 125 tons offered at yesterday's sale with heavy pelts firm while other pelts fell about 24d per lb from list closing prices. Ist pelts to 106d, kits to Tid, fawns to 28d, stockings to 56d, orders attributed to Gay Stoddart’s and related buyers.
A Tamworth meeting debate questions a ninepence per pound excise cut and its benefit to American versus Australian growers. Sir, the Department of Agriculture is criticized for inaction, while the BAT Company is praised for aiding growers. The letter notes contention over who should testify before the Tariff Board and invites more growers to present evidence.
Shire Council faces dissatisfaction after purchasing a second hand Vulcan motor lorry. Saturday will bring a committee review to decide the future of the venture. A new Poultry Journal issue arrives edited by Victor Kappler and Gorton. Wool pullovers priced at 17/6 10 42 from Stoddart's. Warialda land blocks sold with tender results. Tamworth Show committee reports a loss offset by 200 pounds in sponsorship policy. Closely observed rainfall noted with minimal harvest impact.
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