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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1924
Page
2
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A 1910s style article argues for a skilled migrant system linking apprenticeships in Australia with arrival through Australia House London. It envisions indentured youth trained by British and Australian authorities, ending as qualified workers and landowners in Australia. The plan stresses safeguards for trainees and opportunities via Hawkes-Wey College breaks and seasonal training.
In Parliament Deputy Teas announces that imperial preference discussions will be delayed to meet June 17, as tensions rise over ministerial assurances and opposition demands. Amid chaotic remarks, calls rise for orderly debate while mining and sanitation issues surface in March weather concerns.
Manilla Returned Soldiers League notes at RS and SILA meeting. Delegate Rayson reports Sydney Congress on 15 April with broad turnout and discussion of soldier welfare. Highlights include trustees appointed for memorial and welfare funds, civil and housing measures, training schemes, and calls for Royal Commission into soldier settlement. Proceedings praise League activity, funding, and employment efforts for returned men and dependents.
The Mandowa Shire Council considered enforcing the Noxious Weeds Act for burrs on farms. A NSW Local Government Association solicitor advised on what constitutes reasonable steps to destroy weeds and maintain land free. Council planned prosecutions but aimed to avoid immediate summons, voting to proceed next year if landowners do not show adequate destruction efforts.
Rain made the Hud son trophy course soft and rough with many bad lies yet J C Turner won again on Saturday. Scores show Turner 52 down H M Jones 85 with others around 77 shown. the day featured a team morning match and mixed foursomes in the afternoon. Captain RM Smith led a strong side winning eight matches to five as golfers battled difficult, wet conditions.
Ten teams from Moree, Bingara, Taverell, Little Plains, Barraba, Manilla and Rocky Dam competed. Bingara B won the cup with 256 points, Manila 252 second, Barraba third. Prizes ranged from £1 to £9 for various yardage scores. Kinbara Aggregate prizes went to McCarthy Rin kararh and Barwick. Local business notes: Mr Otte Rabe bought the Commercial Hotel at Bingara and will take over soon. Rein opened a spi rit ora in Baraba.
A Newcastle reading article condemns multiple public holidays and proposes abolishing January 26 and Prince of Wales' Day. It suggests Anzac Day in April near Easter and Australia Day on the nearest Sunday, with a federal approach that could reshape national observances and memorials.
Sisson notes some growers have sold early while prices may fall, urging buyers to verify trends. He predicts better prices after Christmas and advises woolgrowers not to sell without broker advice. Arthur Goldfinch cites global demand, while speakers warn of tempting local offers amid tightening sheep supplies.
At the Mandowa Shire Council meeting Cr das Gardner moved to fix a standard for future road work causeways with minimum level roadway and grate sizes on main and other roads. The motion passed. Weather warned of rain within 34 hours. Manilla footballers beat West Tamworth 11 to 10. Stoddart's lists large stock of men's sweaters priced 9/11 to 35/.
Local notes report Dr. Rayson elected as Vice-President of the New South Wales Returned Soldiers' League Executive. Mr. M Casimaty anchors Commercial Hotel Barraba. Rural Bank staffer B E Hungerford on leave, supplanted by G Moroney. Community updates cover hospital cases, sports results, and agricultural reports from Namoi Valley.
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