21 Nov 1930
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1930
Page
1
Manilla Civic Commissioners budgeted a deficit of £29162 early in the year but the City Council finds that by December it will not only balance the budget but show a saving of over £40000. The report appears in the Manilla Express edition published in Manilla, New South Wales.
Discussion at Manila Hospital Board cites Golden Casket turnover of £941,303 with only 28 percent aiding Queensland hospitals and £842,797 funded by the state. Proceeds of the lottery amounted to £268,204 or 31 percent of upkeep cost, prompting opposition to a state lottery for hospital financing and calls for official protest.
Deputation of 200 fishermen and townspeople urged Chief Secretary to close the Namoi River to net fishing to restore upper river access. Separately hotel licensees pressed for extended hours from 9 am to 9 pm to serve crowds, arguing current 6 am to 6 pm limits hurt trade.
A conference of representatives from over 60 unions allied with the A C T U rejected militant plans to strike over a reduced work week while adopting a five day week and ten hour days proposal. Another motion claimed the Federal Government refused to remove judges who blocked federal awards as they seek to lower workers conditions. R J Troy reports large cactus distributions totaling 40 million egux in Muswellbroal Aberdeen and Scone areas and another 40 million to district landholders.
A bond required to obtain duty free spirits for hospitals and residences was discussed by a board where renewal every year was proposed. A secretary warned of authority needs. a critic said the spirit is aged appropriately. The State Cabinet backed a proposed moratorium bill affecting farms and homes.
A noted society woman at the Ashes Ball recounted meeting Don Bradman. She described him as shy and modest, noting his reply about how he makes runs and expressing admiration at the moment.
Dr. Arthur, ex Health Minister, says storekeepers should not be despondent over farmer debts. He notes when Lang pays the farm word the 7/6 premixed, storekeepers will be repaid and can extend war credit. Also reports cricket fan clash over Jack Hobbs refusing Calcutta game on Sunday due to religious reasons.
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