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Newspaper

Manilla Express

Location

Manilla, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 16, 1924

Page

2

Manilla Seed Legislation Delayed But Leads for Pure Seed Act

Australia lags in laying a foundation for a Pure Seed Bill despite progress in agriculture reforms. NSW and Queensland ministers push for import weed controls and quarantine decisions while Commonwealth officers assess recommendations. Adulterated seed cases in Manilla stimulate calls to protect local growers, with emphasis on millet and broom corn imports and the threat of European pests.

Australia Agriculture Conference Messes Chaffey Giling Nsw Commonwealth Newhoe Nemingha Manily Sya Evower Essex Sydney State Agricultant Department Italy Hailey Austen Nh

Benny Baker and Boomerang at Mechanics Institute

The Mechanics' Institute will host Benny Baker and his Australian horse Boomerang on Saturday night with a full supporting programme. Rain disrupted the day, but 56 points were recorded at the Manilla post office. Local district falls include Watts Yarramanbully Gallagher and others, reflecting a busy farming season ahead.

Mechanics’ Institute Bneny' Baker Boomerang Manilla E. Watts B Gallagher Yarramanbully Onslow-Thompson Ik Jan F. W W. Baldwin Somertor Geo. Po

Miscarriage of Justice and Jury Credulity Questioned

A Sydney case prompts discussion on juries ignoring evidence. The verdicts are criticized as influenced by political beliefs leading to unjust outcomes. Domestic trouble cited as justification for shooting, with jurors absolving the accused. Local items note Optician Knolt, Tamworth games, and Saturday draw for a call, including listed participants and pairs.

Sydney Midiy Optician Cox Crantham LL Lane Hartley Penman Redfern W. Seute

Rabbits Threaten Cropping With Flooded Gullies In District

Local writer laments large rabbit populations and ineffective land controls. He notes a single trap can yield 156 rabbits in one night and a local landholder, Shige Cowneillar, has spent more effort on the problem than the rest of the district combined. Gullies wash seeds for miles, while many landowners take no action, leaving authorities to act or risk ongoing damage.

Actus P.P Oy Tv Shire Connells J. Thrift Recreation Ground Ani Ala Morris Ald. Byrnes Akl Wearne Ald. Wearne Thrift

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Manilla Council Deliberates Post Office and Prickly Pear Aid

Minutes document the Manilla Council meeting with items on binding the Manilla Express files as a historic record, potential Post Office expenditure of £2900 in next year’s estimates, charity support for the Walter Davidson Memorial Fund, and building fee amendments. Also discussed are prickly pear eradication methods, tennis court site planning, and street tree planting costs.

Alt Hayward J. F Wearne E. Morris W. J. J. D. Kennedy A. C Ald. Stoddart Manilla Thompson Melbourne MD. Wearne Veness Local Government Association Sir Walter Davidson Memorial Fund Ald Wearne W. Blair Oakes Wader Robert Diggers Textnis Court Ly Vonbell Chubr Clit Viadnet Courtstreet Namoj River Yennix Club Thut Namoi Street Court-street Namoi-street River-street Church-street Manilla-street Hospital Adil. Wearne

The Sun Is Bound to Rise After Dark

A reflective piece on resilience and perspective comparing personal hardship to others’ misfortunes. It urges gratitude, noting many suffer while one’s own fate feels grim, but a brighter future looms as dawn follows night.

Black Marin Tucker

Odd Rabbit Teeth and Local Council Notes

A collector named Mr. Andy Urquhart brought two dried rabbit skulls with unusual incisor growth to the office. The head shapes show top and bottom teeth misalignment and curling, specimens found on Mr. Garland's property at Wong Creek. Local council discuss caretakers, park upkeep, and tennis court progress with no electric light reply yet.

Andy Urquhart Garland Canmeckbina Wong Connell Ald Vaness Byrnes Ald. Venrne MD. Veness

Local News Highlights from Manilla and District

Town notes report the Pitt family holidaying at Manly and a Parents and Citizens party and dance upcoming at the Rural School. Other items include residents returning from Sydney and the Blue Mountains, a town medical and police move, and local sports and church community events.

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