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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1930
Page
2
Curtain nets in stock feature Double Width Arab Mets 1/0 yard and extra wide plain mesh Arab Net Sundour unfadeable. Prices listed as 7/6 yard, 1/6 and 1/9 yard with multiple sizes including 2/6 and 2/11 yard. Describes square mesh curtain nets with lace edge and 7 inch panel, double width options.
Public Accountant and Auditor located in Manilla on Manilla Street offers income tax and land tax consultancy services. Phone contact listed as 50 for inquiries and appointments.
Prime Minister Scullin calls Australian farmers to expand wheat production to lift the economy. NSW acreage and yields are outlined, with potential gains of about 19 million bushels if additional land comes into cultivation. A proposed national wheat pool offers a 4 shillings per bushel minimum price amid market volatility.
Discussion on street blinds ranges from safety and sun exposure to a universal or case by case permit approach. Ald. Adie and Ald. Kennedy weigh standardization versus individual review, with a plan to require permits and details on material and height for each user. The Rev. Gordon is expected to resume services next Sunday. Stoddart and Haywards describe a market glut and warn producers may face surcharges as farmers seek higher prices. The text calls for a government guarantee of at least 4/6 a bushel to adequately recompense producers.
Mr Weaver of Mines cites Rothbury mine pay scales as proof of earnings, noting weekly totals from £15 7s 7d to £5 8s 6d despite wage reductions and at will dismissal rights. He contrasts these figures with broader New South Wales mining unrest over higher pay in 12 months of bitter strikes.
A Sydney weekly reports Associated News papers Ltd with 5 million capital tried to raise daily paper prices. The Sydney Morning Herald foiled the move. Uncertain next steps may come from other angles as the Herald stands firm.
Mr Odell supplied water for street watering at one shilling per tank. The Mayor traced two references in minutes and noted an informal verbal deal. Ald Heyward urged formalizing the agreement after Odell’s six month effort improved street conditions. accounts totaling £29 18s were referred to the Finance Committee for consideration.
Mr. C. M. Lane, manager of the Manilla branch of the Ruxal Bank, is on annual leave. His 1 cum tenens is Mr. R. C. Morgan of the relieving staff.
News item notes the Life Saving and Swimming Club's interest in a new instructional book titled How To Swim by Dudley Helmrich, honorary coach of the NSW Amateur Swimming Association. It highlights its instructional value and records of Australian and Olympic events, with a price of 2 shillings and the Minister for Public Instruction’s blessing. Building permits and council economy notes follow in terse local notices.
The story line centers on Joe and Ann as in laws clash over a divorce fight following a marriage, with Aur and the family causing turmoil. The production promises a strong star, Toe Harris, and a sensational wire delivery about a troubled home front and theatre thrills. Monday features Rose of the Golden West for contrast.
The notice column lists church services in Manila Holy Eosherist and nearby parishes with sermon times and liturgical activities. It notes a racing win by Amannis in the C M Lloyd Stakes and reminders for a golf club meeting, plus obituary for Mr A Boland and a bridge incident under Harbour, with a prison escape inquiry proposed by Mr Lee.
At a North Sydney Australian Party gathering Mr. Hughes condemned mine owners as lawbreakers from the start noting tax condonation linked to their influence and aims to lower coal prices. Separately, John Brown a famed owner of Pelaw Main and Richmond Main collieries died at 79, known in business and racing as J. Baron with turf wins to his name.
The council discusses funding for a public service project and a technical institute, with a motion to defer until June for recovery prospects. Ald. Adie supports assisting the Institute, while Mayor and others weigh the timing and impact before June 19. Also noted is the annual Manilla Football Club meeting on the 18th, a social event at Wongs on Creek Hall, and a local sale at Manilla Cash and Carry featuring price reductions on a range of items.
A Manilla resident, planning for vegetable futures, broke up a well grassed plot and found moist earth a foot underground after burying a hen. In France's Languedoc region, heavy rains caused floods, 30 deaths, and widespread property damage.
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