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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1931
Page
2
The article notes abundant rain across the North and wheat belt in the past week totaling 213 points, urging early plowing and crop preparation. It warns farmers lack finance to till, with many in debt after last year’s losses, despite a Prime Minister appeal to plant more wheat. Banks and traders face resource strain as liquidation stalls.
Discussion on grants versus loans for unemployment relief. Dr Heywood reports lack of available funds from the Unemployed Relief Council and Main Roads Board. Councillors argue for straight grants, criticizing 3 percent loans and 8d in the pound taxation.
A letter from the Manila Business Men's Association pledges support for a public meeting to tackle the serious financial position faced by primary producers. Graziers' Association plans a meeting, and officials push for government action as banks curb credit. Time is critical. finance is needed within weeks or the industry may suffer.
The note outlines carnival setup with D M Easterman in charge of dances and stalls, 388 Orchestra providing music, and various volunteers organizing gate duties staging, singing, kindergarten items and slides. The Mayor is to officially open the carnival as the department cannot supply materials this year. Public support is urged to aid the school.
The property of Trustees late D Downes Katate will be offered at auction at W office Manilla on Saturday next 14th inst. Selling agents are V J Byrnes and A C Venesy & Son, from whom full particulars may be obtained.
Mr V J Byrnes, auctioneer, advertises a special sheep sale on the 24th inst. He invites entries from intending sellers to inform buyers about forthcoming lines and enable advance planning.
The East Sydney by election held Saturday ended with Labor candidate E. L. Ward winning 19 975 votes. National candidate L. T. Courtenay received 15 333 votes and socialist Mountjoy 611. Labor majority fell from 15 522 to 3 642, a drop of nearly 12 000 votes.
W. J. Byrnes reports yarding over 10 000 sheep for auction at Manilla on Friday 6th inst, selling out in one hour with no pens posted. Prices were sharp though most sheep were in poor condition. heavy morning rain affected display but buyers attended well. Next sale set for Tuesday 24th March. Returned Soldiers plan a wood day at the Manilla District Hospital with Post Office gathering Sunday 7 a.m. Bring axe and lunch. Also Mechanics Institute euchre party and dance tonight.
Barraba Shire Council discussed deputations from Mandowa and donations to the New Zealand earthquake relief. Items included railway freight rebates, rate and valuation transfers, road repairs, and letters of thanks to special donors. Obituary notes record the death of Mrs Dengate of Singleton after illness and a busy week for Manilla residents.
Details from Attunga area report the body of Damien Joseph Dugan aged 62 found dead in sleep beside a tree along the Tam road near Klori day morning. His brother and a drover discovered the scene after the cattle returns. Funeral held at Manilla cemetery. an inquest set for Wednesday.
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