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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1923
Page
5
Dodge Brothers announce a new line of cars with longer wheelbase and underslung rear springs for better ride. Styles feature lower, longer bodies with deeper seats and wider doors, new headlamps and fenders, and grouped stop signal instruments. Mechanical improvements accompany the design updates.
The Wild Life Preservation Society reported protests against exporting wild birds and marsupial skins at the annual Sydney meeting. Prohibitions by authorities reduced exports of most birds except a few, while Tasmanian opossum skins and Tasmanian wildlife were showcased for export, triggering condemnation of the trade. The report urged NSW protections remain strict and criticised state laxities. a Queensland arrest followed a resident’s drunken incident.
Brisbane report cites Sir John Monash challenging Australia to rethink defence priorities. He stresses naval might for Singapore, aerial defense via civil aviation, and land defense with Duntroon college under scrutiny. Page notes Ministerial responses and urges awakening national spirit to defend the coastline and strategic bases.
The article notes the hat trick origin in cricket for three wickets in a row and recounts a Tenterfield P P Board meeting where the Stock Inspector discussed calcium cyanide as a rabbit killer. He proposed authorizing procurement for experiments, with Mr Humphrey endorsing experimental methods as helpful to the land.
J. B. Gilroy is identified as sole district agency handling Douglas Henderson Big X Invincible J.A.P. and Waratah motor cycles, with the listing indicating official representation and brand names for readers seeking purchase or service.
Four men from New South Wales and Queensland faced charges at a Brisbane police court regarding a ring when manipulating to obtain prize money from the Rocklea Courses Club. The case involves the dog Exhibitions Maiden Stakes and a companion dog Nim Nim Bell, with bets and nominations under aliases. The matter was adjourned with bail set at £50 for each defendant.
H A Barraclough Ltd opticians will visit Manilla on Wednesday 10th December offering consultations on all aspects of eyesight. Their Sydney offices at 485 Geareve Street and 371 Pitt Street will provide professional eye care between 10 am and 3 pm.
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