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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1936
Page
4
The liner Queen Mary reclaimed a speed record for Britain on the America to England run. The return voyage took three days 2 hours 27 minutes at an average of 30.63 knots. General rejoicing followed as press hailed the achievement as a coup of British engineering.
The Kime’s yacht struck a bridge while cruising along the Danish coast. Only slight damage reported and no one was seriously injured.
The Times reports an interview with an Ab eaterian who visited the loyal Miguel de Cervantes after it stopped and searched a British ship near Melilla on August 28. Sailors described killings of officers on July 19, the admiral shot, and a brutal, proud crew detailing the executions and the sealed quarters.
An ad style item touts a weight loss claim with a tale of a once slim woman growing plump. It promotes a product described as a natural mineral Malta cure available from chemists and stores at a shilling price per bottle, claiming safety and daily cleansing benefits.
The Lithgow Bathurst bicycle handicap race, held Saturday August 15, drew a diverse field from Victoria South Australia Tasmania New Zealand and NSW. O Connor of Griffith won with Ernie Greig clocking fastest time and breaking the record. Mayor and Aldermen backed the event which attracted about 3000 spectators.
The 86 mile ride drew 10 000 spectators as riders completed the journey in about four hours. The event boosted local pride and promised larger future prizes as business leaders support the race in Lithgow Bathurst. The report also notes a Sydney Hospital operation removing a dangerous growth from a 40 year old woman and a complex lung case involving specialists and medical students.
A fragment shows bullet holes through a cushion and men described as schoolboys awaiting a teacher's praise. The odd line suggests a tense scene around a basketball setting with casual politeness masking underlying strain.
The State Cabinet held a full meeting attended by all except the Premier and Education Minister who are abroad. Acting Premier Colonel Bruxner chaired to review relief policy and relief works post Premiers Conference, with a special committee to consider alternative proposals from each department and ensure Cabinet responsibility for the employment plan.
Ministers proposed alternatives to the emergency relief scheme while stressing curtailment until productive works begin. A censure motion targeted the government over relief policy. Armidale Council approved a £35,000 loan to purchase the Armidale electric supply. a Wellington NZ incident saw a house lifted and moved 20 yards.
Maltese settlers in Wentworthville district alarmed by a new insect on prickly pear plants they cultivate for sale. They destroy any infested leaves and seek expert advice on eradication methods. The plant’s fruit is eaten fresh or preserved and markets exist for it. An expert notes the plant helps soil erosion control in parts of the state.
A Tamworth conference of 17 clergymen condemned Railway Commissioners trains for Sunday sport. They planned to protest to the Chief Secretary, arguing the act governing Sunday sport is being violated. Delegates urged councils to discourage Sunday sport to protect spiritual life. Steer case leader J Curtain ill, party meetings postponed.
In Italian East Africa the import ban on allied species of prickly pear was ordered due to risks of introducing disease and insects that could threaten the plant. The restriction targets disruptions to agriculture and plant health across the colony.
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