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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1926
Page
4
The jury condemned Walter Arthur Nelson to life imprisonment for the murder of William Oliver at a tank near Troken Will in New York state. Evidence showed Nelson breached Oliver at a lonely camp during a rabbit hunt, with a prior 1919 sentence for taxi driver shooting. The Premier cited cabinet concerns over Nelson’s future release.
Britain leads a new season of London showings with cheaper light cars aimed at overseas buyers. Austin cuts its 20 horsepower landaulette by £100 to £145 for the popular Seven, while Crossleys and Beans post notable reductions. Steel bodies replace woodwork for strength and lightness, with a cellulose finish gaining favor. The Waverley Company introduces a 7 horsepower twin with a £100 reduction, capable of 45 mph.
In a case heard last week at the Central Summons Court William Edward Gelling of the Postal Department described that the defendant Tard had no crystal set in ten months. The defendant claimed his wife rigged it and denied owning the illegal apparatus. Gelling noted the unlicensed state’s penalties and that the department issued penalties for such offenses.
A fragmentary report notes a novel gold rush scheme in Central Australia. A covert expedition plans to depart by air from Queensland and Northern Territory Aviation Company Limited for an undisclosed location. Departure timing and voyage details remain tightly secret.
A lengthy discussion in the Manilla Express notes farmers and graziers eyeing two parallel pastoral awards, amid Federal and State provisions. Producers fear mismanagement, with concerns over representation at the Producers Conference and potential impact on wool markets and restocking plans.
Organ committee has gala plans for a week of enjoyment from October 2 to October 9 at the Blue Mountains. Activities include sports, concerts, tours, picnics, public displays, and sights in the region. Officials promise full program details via Hon. Oremiser and Mr. S. Green as arrangements proceed.
The ruling distinguishes ownership ties to the State and Federal Awards for sheep shearing. Contractors bound by the Federal Award apply Federal rates when serving Federal bound owners and State rates for State bound owners. A contractor not bound by the State Award but bound by the Federal Award shearing for non Federal bound owners falls under Federal rates. If a contract exists between a contractor bound by the Federal Award and a non Federal bound farmer, and the contract starts August 1, 1986, Federal rates apply.
A report notes a rat wedged on a throttle induction pipe and another rat in the fly wheel. A self starter failed to operate and a cut would not start, suggesting mechanical obstruction affected performance.
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