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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1932
Page
2
On December 3, 1952 from 10 to 6 a.m. the Manilla Street venue and land tax consultant Tanne will be at the location for repairs and correspondence addressed to Bax MPP. GPO. Rodney.
Reports from Manilla cover sale of tobacco crop tours to B A T buyer, with price ranges 2/9 2/6 and 2/8 cited by Mrs Fred Brooker of Calara Sydney. Also notes Bir B May injured arm while cranking, and Poppy Day proceeds of Manilla Sub-Branch RSS&OGA appeal. Wreaths donated by local councils and residents placed at Memorial Hall on Armistice Day. W D Hartley led sales for returned men with Mrs HL Hauser assisting.
Sir Dohy Suliman, father of Mr A Sulman of Eloura Manilla, visiting his son today, is a 64 year old town planning veteran who advised NSW Government and Canberra schemes. He is set to meet Manila’s Special Committee on main street beautification and discuss town planning with the Mayor.
A Manilla meeting of the Manilla Business Men's Association and the F and Association discussed establishing a dairying industry in the district. They noted low wheat and wool prices and potential fodder from nearby river flats. A subcommittee was formed to prepare a public meeting and gather necessary information.
The Railway Department offers cheap excursion fares for the first Test Cricket match. Travelers may join from this station on December 1 2 and 3 and return by December 5 or 7. Tickets are single fare with one third for the return, available at the local railway station for inquiries.
Obituary notes the death of Joan Bramall near Walcha after a facial sore led to blood poisoning. she died in Walcha hospital and was buried in Munills cemetery. The report also covers a parish funeral and condolences to relatives. The meeting discusses street trees, rail freight concessions for wheat, and a call for wheat bounty distribution to all growers, with opposing views on manure subsidies and production levels.
Mr G Hobbs argues taxation harms progress and that reform would cut waste, shrink government, and boost national wealth. He cites land value, indirect taxes, and wage purchasing power to claim a £10,000 landowner would pay £500 yearly, with net gains in production and living standards under free trade. He condemns tariff barriers as theft of progress and urges policy shifts to create employment and higher wages.
unclear OCR fragments describe a game between Waratah and Rusher Gre with players McMahon and Mian Seah. scores and eliminations partially listed. mentions White, Gilrey, Brady, Royton, Brady and Wavalal, but details are unreadable.
A garbled field note describes a bird excursion led by a local figure near the Namvl River toward a hospital. Observations include several starlings and magpies, wildflowers in bloom, water spiders, and distant human activity along the riverbank.
The regular monthly meeting of the District Board of Directors at Manilla Hospital discussed hospital finances, appointments, and proposed direct taxation to support hospitals. Members debated exemptions and the need for government assistance as revenue pressures rise.
The Advérolina team prepares for the first test match starting Friday weak. Weedtel and Syaumenger from Vic are listed with Paes and Sa as surmised players. Richardson may be omitted, altering the 11 while Nagel leads the bowling.
Australia batted first for 218 after England posted 282 as Sutcliffe led England with 84. Nagel, a 61st big match bowler from Victoria, ripped through England taking eight for 32. Oxenham claimed 2 for 4 as Australia faltered late, the game ending drawn after a rain-stopped day.
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