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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1931
Page
4
The text discusses improving sandy soils with humus and manure, advising shallow digging, mulching, lime, and drainage strategies. It then shifts to a courtroom narrative where a woman’s threefold marriage and letters from a jailed husband appear, followed by the judge's remarks on the sentencing.
Readers were invited to purchase 100 gladioli for 2 shillings 6 pence with post free. The note praised a centenarian firm for supplying small bulblets gathered from top growers, promising rapid blooms and a value collection that would otherwise cost pounds. Send 2/6 and request the 100 Gladiolas from Shepherd & 508 Ltd Farm and Garden Seeds Sydney.
West Indies cricketers sailed home after an uneven tour. They defeated Australia in the Fifth Test and showed better form overall. Across 16 matches they won 5, lost 8, and drew 3, with top averages led by Sealey with 44.57 and Constantine at 36.07.
The Federated Sheepskin Ex Association of Australia moves to restart operations after duty removal. Chairman Arthur Glover says exporters will resume activity and about 1000 workers may be reemployed nationwide. The duty previously caused destruction of roughly 1,000,000 skins and many skins were burnt.
The Rural Industries Branch may re-advance funds to wheat growers after crop proceeds are received, aiding this season’s planting though applications await remittance. Minister Dunn aims to allow relief once the Flour Acquisition bill is enacted, while Mr. Fenton criticizes fiduciary notes as a ruinous act. Dalley Electorate Council votes no confidence in the Federal Treasurer Theodore, backing Premier Larg’s East Sydney by election policy and praising his financial stance.
Sir Granville-Ryrin, High Cube missioner for Australia, argues that those who armed and supplied 400,000 troops should not fault for a few millions. He notes wartime debt and outlines Australia’s aims to sell 35,000 tons of butter and 500,000 cases of food in 1931.
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