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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1952
Page
4
A dated quote remarks that politeness costs nothing yet notes government charges consuming 37 percent of timber costs and 30 percent of the total cost, describing these as two huge bites from the timber cherry. It references Samuel Smiles and Job in a reflective, opinionated tone.
In Canberra the Liberal and Country Party coalition endures despite tensions over policy and tax reform. Prime Minister Menzies defends Fadden on financial relaxations while Evatt presses for urgent repatriation reviews and tighter tribunal scrutiny. Josiah Francis, a veteran minister, is praised for clear questions and steady leadership.
A man who loved jokes sent a four telegrams with charges collect reading I am perfectly well. Weeks later he received a heavy package with the note This is the weight your telegram lifted from my mind. The piece ends with a witticism about doing business without advertising and winking in the dark.
Secretary of the Vegetable Growers Association Mr Boyd reports widespread crop destruction in the Murrumbidgee area with 40000 pages of carrots and acres of cauliflower ploughed due to high marketing and transport costs. He warns farmers may destroy crops to force returns as freight costs soar 166 2 3 percent and vehicle registrations triple.
Six plaster casts of Queen Elizabeth II in profile and a circular plaque have been approved for use on medals and souvenirs for the coronation sixth year. Medal designs were created by five artists: N. A. Trent who had two designs approved, Paul Vincze, E. BR. Bevan, and Mrs Paget. The left image shows Vincze’s medal with the word Z reversed, while the right shows Paget’s circular plaque design by T. Humphrey Paget OBE.
The Salety of British Aircraft Constructors annual display at Farnborough showcased the world’s most advanced military and civil aircraft. Visitors from around the globe explored the exhibits and witnessed the British aviation industry’s achievements over the past year through a broad range of aircraft on display.
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