Law and Taxation Act Create Vehicle Classification Confusion
A verbose critique lampoons politicians lawyers and court costs arguing the Motor Vehicles Taxation Act misdefines what is a motor car and labels many small five seater hire cars as motor omnibuses. The Under Secretary confirms the broad, punitive scope of the act and warns dire consequences for ordinary motorists and taxpayers as legal disputes surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Tony
Elas
Ford
Finanne
Pastures Protection Board in trouble over rabbit problem
A Grey Innes Pastures Protection Board faces uproar as a zealous rabbit inspector cites neglectful holdings and two district cases, including a director, prompting prosecutions. Board members retaliate by attacking the inspector while history notes royal advisers and public duty failings, highlighting tension between duty and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grey Innes
Clan of Peace
Henry Vo
Twoworth
Rowrd
Manilla
Aesid
Avotion sale to be held at Municipal Manilla
AVOTION GALES My. V.d. Byrnes will conduct over hores sale in the Municipal Manilla on Saturday with a large an ae of cattle and implements to be offered. A second sale of 1600 high class young cows at the local sale yards on Saturday next. On Saturday March 14, Dr. Lawson of Somerton with O A Hall will hold a clearance sale at Mr Aaron Leach's farm near Somerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My. V.d. Byrnes
Manilla
O 'Brien
BR. H. Peard
Tulcumbe
Dr. Lawson of
Somerton
O. E. Hall
Aaron Leach
Community notices and upcoming events in Tamworth and districts
Events list dates for Carnivale at Rushes Creek Manilla Trotting Club races in aid of Manilla District Hospital. R C Bazaar dates March 26 to 30 Tamworth Show March 24 to 26 Wongo Creek Easter Monday concert and dance March 18. Carnival in aid of Police Hospital Appeal March 21. Anzac Ball dress sale by Stoddarts Ltd. Hillgrove mining revival efforts noted. Inspector reports disputed. board comments on reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wodnreo
Manilla
Hillgrove
Stoddarts’ Ltd
England
W. T. Langworthy
Hay shed fire ruins Rushes Creal farmer assets
Mr. Syd Cunmins of Rushes Creal lost a largely new hay shed in a blaze last week. The fire destroyed about 30 tons of hay a reaper and binder and a harvester. Two wagons carrying 40 bags of wheat and 45 bags of chaff were saved by Ray Annis W Sims and O Annis. Insurance coverage is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syd Cunmins
Ray Annis
W. Sims
O Annis
Where the Money Goss at Tweed District Council Reunion
At the Tweed District Council annual reunion the discussion focused on funding for backcountry roads. Dir Roland Green noted the Federal government provided £500,000 yearly for road work, with the Richmond and Tweed Rivers receiving £38,000 of £138,000. Missingham and Banner affirmed NSW contributed half the expected amount, while the Shire president said the State’s quota was imposed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweed District
P.P A
Roland Green
M-P
Richmond
Tweed Rivers
Missingham
New South Wales
Mr. Green
J. W. Banner
Mr. Mixsinghon
Harvest Report Shows Wheat Yield Between Two and Four Bags
Four second Harvest Mr Alf Russell of Rushes Creek is currently harvesting the four second crop of wheat. Reports indicate yields range from two to four bags per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Russel
Rushes Creek
Kerbing the Kerb Incident Highlights City Law
A country man in town pulled up under a shade tree and allowed an officer to park his car. As he left, the rear tyre struck the kerb damaging the vehicle. He quips that council tyre costs deter enforcement of the new laws.
One Pound Four Bug Fine At Warren Police Court
At Warren police court last week a hotel keeper was fined £1 8s costs for having no bug on his premises. Evidence showed one solitary bug found after a thorough search, possibly carried by a dodger. The magistrate cited the rule that little fleas bring bigger fleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
PAL
Parking Cars In Manila Policy Sparks City Improvement
Local police enforce a rule requiring all cars to park in Manila. The change ends messy, scattered water vehicles on streets and improves access to businesses. Some dissent remains, but officials claim the plan maximizes convenience and safety for most residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Higley-Pigley
Stock Brands Act Regulated Distinctive Brands
Colonel Bruxner M L A receives notice from Captain F A Chaffey Minister for Agriculture about the Stock Brands Act. After a conference, branding regulations were set, with decisions to protect valuable cattle hides and horses. The minister agrees branding on horses will be altered to meet stock owner wishes and study options for a distinctive mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruxner
M.L.A
F. A. Chaffey
Sofar
Competition results from a weekend cricket match card
The report notes Diggers 101 defeated Independents 104 by 47 runs while Church of England 126 beat Baldwin 47 by 79. It lists team standings with Reevere and Church of Englaml leading, and Indepedents, Diggers, Baldwin trailing. Batting highlights include J Brady, Etheridge, Gannon, and Coote with notable scores. bowling stars include Sherwood, N Brady, M Moffat, and O Conor with best figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independents
Church of Eogland
Baldwin
Manilla
Reevere
Church of Englaml
Chave
Diggers
J. Brady
Iniep
Etheridge
W. Gannon
W. Young
Keepit
Jack Brady
Ries
Chavez
Gannon
Moffai
Aia
Church of England Defeats Baldwin in district clearing sale
In a Saturday match Baldwin led by absent key players failed to reach. Church of England bowled out Baldwin for 47 then chased to 126 all out with notable resistance from Youne Etheridge and Coote. Schaefer and L Coote led bowling for Church of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sale
Baldwin
Schafer
I. Coote
Coote
Swat Church of England
Bmt
C. Youne
Etheridge
J. Hill
White
Schaefer
L. Coote
M. Robert
A. White
G. White
Church OF England
D. Stevens
M. Roberts
W. Coupland
Young
D. Roberts
Hill
Cooo
R. A. Harrris
S. Schaefer
Woo
H. Coote
Manilla cricket team to Barraba on Saturday
Manilla will journey to Barraba on Saturday to play cricket. They will leave Manilla at 9.30 a.m. sharp and players are asked to be ready. Due to absences there will be no local matches next Saturday, with team selections listing J. Bes N Scot J. N Kennedy F Baker J Reeves Al Moffat W Gannon C Young 8 Allen AUT. Watts P O'Com Johnson A White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Barrat
J. Bes N
Scot
J. N. Kennedy
F. Baker
J. Reeves
al Moffat
W Gannon
C. Young
Allen Aut. Watts
P. O'Com
Johnson
A. White
Tobacco Growers Win One Year Extension Deal
The British Australian Tobacco Company Ltd extends the purchase term to 1926 for sun and air dried leaf from Norther Tobacco Growers Association members. It commits to buying 25 percent of yearly purchases from a single grower, asks against certain tares and advises proper grading, signaling relief for Manila area growers planning next year’s crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mama Braves
Norther Tobacco Growers’ Association
British Australian Tobacco Company, Ltd
Manilla
Wongo Greek Hall Hosts Concert and Dance Evening
Readers are reminded of a concert and dance at Wongo Greek Hall on Friday the 13th. The Hon Secretary and staff report ready arrangements for an enjoyable evening. Mr B Doak and Mr W Blair supervise. Miss Hel a Liddy and Stewart Stove handle music for both concert and dance. Armidore’s former mayor W Curtis attends, after a recent tour of Buylard and America. Events planned in the fall at the Wottgo Crack area with a grand supper and dance finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole
Dane
Hon
Secretarivs
Consort Praty
B Doak
W. Blair
Dante
Asc Danen
Hela Liddy
Stewart
Eloura Clearance Sale Report with Cattle and Furniture Prices
Byrnes reports a large sale in the Mawilla District featuring cattle and horses, with cows and calves priced from £4 1s to £7 and fats rising to £26. The auction included furniture and carpets, with entries from O Conor Cannan TL Brady O'Conor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
Elaine Axa
Mawilla
Yeith
Janby
Werhers
Lanby
Hingeerts
Mezitlu Gwethers
Anil
Manilla Baldwin brothers run wild animal rescue at Durham Court Zoo
A Daily Telegraph report notes visitors marvel at the Durham Court aviary and Manilla menagerie home of the Baldwin family. Athol and Charles Baldwin supply and breed Australian mammals for Moore and Turham Park Zoos, keeping a growing collection despite drought. They transport kangaroos wallabies and other species across 200 miles to Manilla for release, and advocate against imported foxes harming native wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daskoim
Daily Telegraph
Baud
Ule Fide Aviary
Durham Court Station
Manilla
Baldwin
Marry Burre
Adverne
Turham Pourt
Moers Res
Athol Baldwin
Ikoon
Aswell
Durham Court
Wallal Jen Ae
Durban Court
Charles Baldwin
Athol
Thay
Relea
Love and Laughter in Four Screen Tale
A 4 reel film called Love Life and Laughter portrays a simple tale of a young heart’s desires and ambitions. Betty Balfour stars in a bright British production praised as one of the jolliest HM appeal pictures, elucing both happiness and tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Balfour
Britain
HM Appealinn
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France Fiscox
Shire Council
France Hiscox
Commonwealth
Glen- Innes Board
Swan
Roberts
U Tee Roberts
P. Coote Baer
W. Coote
A. Gardner
O'Conor
Reeves
Brady W
Sherwood
Baker
Chaye
Brady
Quilty
McLean
Scanton
Bray
Easterman
Waywood
Woods
Moffat
Origket
Barraba
Wongo Greek Hall
Parter
Conard Cannan Y
Brady Bh
O'Conor An Ao
Stindides
Mt Moffat
O'Conny
Wongo Creek
Rodd
MHS
Hebves
Sen
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Sydney
Poliny
Heginall
Dames Keer
Sraucy
Maud
Manilla Trotting Club
Paw Shar
PEN MaRt
TOBT
Pehrnat
Mirc
Rashi
Honbrook
Arthus Seren
Neste
Sme
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