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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 26, 1942
Page
1
Caution warns all persons found trespassing or tampering with stock on Brubb will be prosecuted without further notice. All previous permissions cancelled. Notice extends to shooting or hunting and interfering with fences on Willamby with prosecution without regard to persons. All permissions withdrawn by R. H. Hudson.
In Manila farmers and the Rural Association annual meeting, President A. H. Nixon presented a comprehensive report. He argues against strict acreage limits on wheat, urging reliance on supply and demand and warning that caps could hinder Australia’s young economy amid wartime and postwar uncertainty. The report notes policy shifts, licenses issued for wheat farming, and local representation on the advisory wheat committee.
A historical notice details tiger mosquitoes traveling with Culex tatigans in rail and air networks, breeding at stations and water bags, with measures like gauze screens and kerosene to control larvae. It also outlines dengue fever symptoms, transmission by mosquitoes, and the potential for prolonged convalescence, stressing postwar attention and public health vigilance.
Junior Red Cross members stage a sewing and knitting display at David Jones, Market Street, Sydney, on May 29 30 and June 1 2. Over 1 200 circles across New South Wales contribute, with Miss K Egan MBE and others leading exhibits. Garments will comfort neady children of fighting forces. day members also show toys and crafts.
Smuts marks his 72nd birthday in South Africa as he predicts 1942 could be the war’s hardest year. The Manilla post office lists distribution details with schedules for multiple towns including Newcastle Newcastle South, Upper Manilla, and others, noting outward mails and closing times for various routes.
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