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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1942
Page
4
Wool sale notes show good to average selection in catalogue and final inspection. South Western wools appear on show floors in solid order with several prices listed for Ave W Shepherd Reids Flat Miss A Bowman and J A Thom and Sons Manilla reflecting varied averages and lots.
The Minister for Agriculture and Forests urges all wheat growers to ensure grain is fully mature and thoroughly dry before acceptance into silos. Immature or damp wheat risks deterioration, heating, and weevil damage, and cannot be received. Two slack spaces will be provided at silo sites to accommodate FAQ wheat and reduce delays.
The Returned Soldiers Women's Auxiliary ran the Poppy Day Appeal in Manilla last Saturday. Despite bad weather, 500 of 650 poppies ordered were sold. President Mrs H V Veness and secretary Mrs J B Gilroy thank the public and poppy sellers D Black J Kerridge FP Davidson M Ramsay A Those J Coates M Cunninghame IK Oram and Mesdames Miller Chapman. Proceeds totaling £25 in Manilla are shared between limbless and blind soldiers of this and the last war and the local League branch.
An acre crop of wheat at the Railway Farm is offered for sale by tender for immediate removal for hay. The crop is the Rural School property and all bids go to the headmaster. The school year nears completion and yearly examinations will be held soon.
At a Manila Grazier Association meeting Mr. P V Carter reviewed proposed moves to rationalise the meat industry. He noted government plans to set up a Meat Industry Commission and a central board to control storage distribution and marketing with price controls and registered abattoirs and transport limits. The producers fear uncertainty over prices and the proposed blank cheque for the industry. The meeting authorised Carter to vote and urged maintaining the industry as it is.
A light comedy about a well to do San Francisco family from 1900. Jane Withers and Marjorie Weaver headline the two principal female roles. Withers shines with charm and vitality, showing her romantic appeal and screen presence. Captain Caution is the second feature.
Manilla Municipal Council adopted a new scale of charges for Memorial Hall use after a special committee review. Rates cover afternoon use, piano add ons, juvenile and social hours, late-night socials, balls, bazaars, supper room meetings, day and political meetings, and free provisions for Anzac and similar services. The committee noted costs of hall upkeep and utilities and stated deposits would be refunded if bookings were canceled with one month's written notice.
The Wheat Harvest Employment Commission sets pay and conditions for the harvest. Stock builders and thatchers earn 3 shillings 3 pence per hour plus keep. binder header harvester and tractor drivers 2 shillings 9 pence per hour plus keep. stockers platform hands bag sewers skewers and others 2 shillings 3 pence per hour and keep. Youths 16 and under 17 shillings 6 pence per week. 17 and under 27 shillings 6 pence per week. 18 and under 1s 1d per hour. 19 and under 1s 4 bra per hour plus keep. Time over 40 hours paid at time and a half. Except youths under 17 all paid by hour for time worked. Piece work allowed if total equals at least the prescribed hourly rate.
Government notice announces a special sugar allotment for home jam and preserved fruit makers. Six pounds per person per year will be issued, starting November 30. In Queensland the issue rises to ten pounds, with distribution from November 16 as the fruit season begins.
Caution notice warns that any person shooting or hunting or interfering with fences on Willamby will be prosecuted without respect to persons. ANL previous permissions are withdrawn. R. H. Hudson.
All persons removing wood trespassing or interfering with stock on Tyrone or Clontarf properties will be prosecuted without respect to persons. All previous permissions cancelled. J. A. and L. I. BIGNALDL
For the week ending Wednesday November 11, 158 points of rain were registered at Manilla Post Office. This brings the monthly total to 208 points and the year’s total to 2617 points.
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