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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1930
Page
2
Swimming items on sale include new costumes priced at 7/6 each and bathing caps at 2/6 2/11 4/9 each. Fire Wins retail lines highlight COOLIE COATS with new designs and affordable price points.
The piece discusses two paths for Australia’s recovery from financial strain, namely expanding primary production for export or discovering a new goldfield. It notes the Commonwealth gold reserve around £15,000,000 and a steady drain, with mining output last month at about one million pounds. It critiques Mr. W M Hughes’s population expansion idea to absorb primary industry burdens, arguing large population growth would be needed and may be impractical.
A burglary at Roberts Bros prompted a late night inspection. Police and local constables tracked suspects, who fled into the bush near Werris Creek, two men were later captured and jailed in Tamworth. The incident tied to multiple break-ins in Manilla and Tarworth with stolen goods valued at £230. Meanwhile, infant and child wear displays draw shoppers as Una Heywood transfers to Mungundi Public School.
Two Sydney electricity deaths prompt warnings to boys about roof climbing dangers. Crow Mountain’s odd tithe origin noted amid many old crows. A storm tops the district, with Manilla seeing varied rainfall. 15 points at Manilla and other sites. J W McDonald, brother of J as McDonald of Manilla, dies in Sydney. Country Press Conference opens in Sydney with Fenton and Leggo leading. Northern reps named. A near fire at T S O Brien’s butchery. L t Clifton and Returned Soldiers’ League head to Armidale for a convivial meeting. NSW defeated South Australia by 214 runs at Rydory. Nitachke 141, Carlton 22, Fairfax 4, Hunt 3. Constable Challender and Mrs Challender on holiday in Manilla.
The text argues that Australia cannot become a dominant manufacturing nation due to production costs and global purchasing limits. It cites woollen socks priced wholesale in England at 1d per pair versus higher Australian retail prices, illustrating how added costs reduce competitiveness.
Frederick Limberg and Tow ph Patrick Kalonasky faced Quarter Sessions charged with attempting to rob a bank safe. Limberg denied striking the clerk with a flat file and admitted intent, while Kalonasky admitted using an oxy acetylene plant and threatened officers with a revolver. Kalonasky remanded to next season on a charge of assaulting Constable Headman with intent.
A recent commercial report cited in England shows woollens from Australia priced low in Rye landvat Tid with a wholesale unit price and a 24.0 pair retail figure. It notes vests and underwear sold cheaply and that most woods are made from Australian wools.
Summary of UK and Commonwealth Bank figures shows £1,000,000 of gold shipped to London, note issue at £45,153,426.40, gold reserve £15,285,? with ratio to notes dropping to 83.85 percent. Bank despoits rose to £47,794,431, while short call funds in London fell to £2,947,000. Local short term loans increased by £1,699,784.
The Mechanics Theatre ping pong tournament advances with the first round results. B Weatherall over W Murphy and T Tyrell over R M Smith highlight the opening matches. Second round matches include E Weatherall vs T Tyrell and W Bingham against R Grantham as players advance in a lively local contest.
The Shire of Maitland hears the Department of Local Government allow 40 hour work weeks in unemployment relief. A £2,000 grant from the unemployment relief fund is urged. Reports on roads, slaughter-yards, weeds and local conditions are adopted, with criticism of upper Hall Creek and a note on Armistice Day ceremonies.
The association through secretary Mr D B Eagle son appeals to the Shire Council over flood debris at Tipper Mauilln bridge and a bad state of repair on Crow Mountain road north of Strathfield. It urges culvert guard post removal or relocation and notes both issues are being considered by the Engineer.
The Shire Council discussed rate reductions and subsidy grants with talk of easing the financial burden. Cr. M. Park pledged to serve ratepayers and sought more information on local government matters as the council prepared for upcoming decisions. A brief note mentions a fine range of children’s frocks from Stoddart and Wayward.
Destruction of trees along country roads provokes protest from Dr Park and the President over the post master general department cuts. Officials argue lines to Walls hucah require protection from overgrowing timber, while critics say removal harms apicultural interests and diminishes roadside beauty and shade.
Manilla Shire Council meeting discusses the costly management of derelict horses dumped in pounds across north region areas. Dr M Park notes widespread concern as councils struggle with monetary burden while enforcing horse regulation while Tamworth area bodies weigh in on pound jurisdiction and operations.
A draft wool recommendation for the season cites 1934 quality for a described breed, with notes on color and rendition. The Veewen station report references Mr W L Richardson of Nature Manilla, ex-president of Mandeny Shire Council. Australian politics and a poten tial party message are noted alongside local sale items and services. Also advertised are first class sheep fupa for sale, cheaper ice prices, and Manilla Freezing Works details with E Hureum as manager.
We have been appointed agent for BUNGE COY for Manilla district from Klori and Upper Manills offering straight-out purchases or storage with advances. Also appointed for Danger & CO’s. Greeting scheme details available. STODDART & HAYWARD, "The Corner." Dressmaking and drapery by Mrs. T. A. Been Jr. Namoi Street. Furniture repairs and kitchen fittings. Brenton and Sarrey, phone numbers 20 and 37. Lyor’s Pure Sweet White Woman. Country-focused services listed.
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