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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1953
Page
6
Staff Inspector O R Jones recalls a quip about pleasing many authorities before teachers. Baradine residents, proactive, built an up-to-date aerodrome and formed an aero club with a Tiger Moth and experienced instructor. The scene shows local initiative and pride in aviation.
Canberra coverage outlines Prime Minister Menzies stressing limited tax cuts and budget restraint while funding concerns loom. France’s Letourneau to visit, signaling closer ties and possible Australian support in Indo China amid UN actions. Banking nationalisation debates spark Labour tensions as Evatt cautions against past policy failures.
Reports from four Rabbit Inspectors detail myxomatosis active in parts of Tamworth Pastures Protection Board area with rabbits showing signs of recovery overall. Eastern sector notes active spread in Moonbi Kootingal Nemingha Attunga. owners reduce populations with trapping dishing fumigating warrens. Northern says decline and recoveries. peak end January. Western reports scarce rabbits but ongoing activity and some ploughing of warrens. Southern sees population down. virus effect easing and possible developing immunity. Also mentions Riverina poultry business and a city hotel encounter with a beggar seeking a penny.
A Blayney grower, R Woolward, delivered about five tons of potatoes to the Potato Market Board last spring. He received a cheque marked NIL, with total returns of 26 pounds 6 shillings 1p after counter charges for storage, packing, receiving, picking, and a condition certificate. The piece recalls a Kyogle 2d cheque saga and notes ongoing banking-nationalisation debates, with political figures Ward Jeff Bate and Wheeler cited.
A report by Mr W H Brann of the Department of Agriculture praises battery cages for poultry kept in small spaces. Benefits include year round laying, easier egg collection, reduced cannibalism, and less daily attention. Disadvantages are high initial cost and need for shelter, north exposure preferred. Cages hold twelve birds in a 2 ft 6 in by 4 ft 6 in area, with specific dimensions for cages and trays.
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