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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
4
Post war tests at Queenscliff Victoria compare the New Fordson Tractor with heavy artillery trucks. The Fordson shows about 30 percent more power than the old model, hauling 8‑ton equivalents and replacing teams of horses, while pulling 180 tons on rail with crawler gear.
Goldsbrough Mort and Co Ltd reports 7 360 sheep and lambs penned, good grades visible, sheep skin values down. heavy weathers and hoggets quoted, lambs softer for plainer lots. Cattle numbers include 4 160 with 407 Queenslanders, prime lots firm, others weaker. vealers largely second grade, midday levels weaker for non prime. Also notes 400 drowned in Biscay Bay excursion steamer capsize.
The Premiers Conference concluded after a 13 day sitting. An important meeting of the Australian Loan Council followed, where a proposal to convert the £56 000 loan was considered.
A notice warns against leaving netting gates open on Strathfield and states prosecutions will begin immediately against offenders. Signed Shaw, Hotior. It also bans shooting, hunting, fishing or trespassing on Kio-ora after the date, with prior permissions cancelled. Dated 10/11/30 by M. J. Brady.
Notice warns that after the stated date any person trespassing hunting fishing or shooting on owner estates Braemar Springmont Buena Vista Upper Manilla and other properties will be prosecuted as laws allow. Rewards offered for information leading to conviction of sheep or cattle thieves. Signed Bruce Park G V Bowman and others.
Caution notice states that shooting hunting or interfering with fences on Willamby land is prohibited and will be prosecuted regardless of persons. All previous permissions are withdrawn. R H Hidson
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