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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1930
Page
2
Fragmentary 1920 newspaper item shows hours ten to six and a postal box contact for repairs and correspondence. The text appears truncated but indicates a service listing with business details and a Sydney location.
The article reviews Mr. Bavin’s speech defending National Party policy and government achievements over three years. It notes his claim of harmony with Federal and State cabinets, his admission of some failures, and his warning that a Labor return would worsen affairs. Postal receipts in New South Wales show a recent uptick.
The course is almost unmowable due to tall clover and lingering water. It is expected about 1000 sheep will roam the course during the week, delaying play. On Wednesday R Cadden led with a nett 67 after an 81 gross, while Ivai shot nett 74 for second. Remaining scores show Miller 75 and others, with mixed foursome misprint corrected to Miss A ONeill. Wednesday marks the last Royal Cup Bogey Handicap round with drawn pairings listed.
Australia is portrayed with a casual defence of its youth and a call for retrenchment while Britain compares Australia favorably to Argentina amid a political upheaval. The piece reflects a light, opinionated tone with limited concrete facts and unclear context.
The Transport Trust has ordered 125 taxi buses operating in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs to cease all operations. The move aims to curb oversupply and regulate taxi services amid ongoing transport reforms.
Citizens vote 10863 to 6122 against compulsory pool. Despite a majority in favor, 62.84 percent fails to meet the 66.6 percent legal threshold, defeating the measure. Highest support seen in Lachlan at 76 percent, Ashburnham 74, and Wage around 72.
Bishop Talbot of Protiria refuses an honor, declining the request with a grateful but firm rejection, according to late reporting from the local desk.
Mr Lang will perform a nine minute set tonight at the Theatre Royal Tan Worth with a brief entertainment program featuring comedy and music in a locally noted event.
The Barron race sees W. Weare retire due to ill health and GR. McDonald, former for Bingara, endorsed as a substitute candidate. Wearne asks supporters to back McDonald as he has always supported McDonald.
A meeting of doctors from across England passed a motion to form a society that will affiliate with the Labor Party, aiming to unify medical professionals with political action.
Local notes report polling booths planned for October 9 in Congeil elections. Manilla hosts include Hall’s Creek Upper Manilla Corella Windford and New Mexico schools. Community updates cover ill health, a death in Randwick, a church land dispute, a rare Ptytipus collection to Canberra, and a thriving cricket and rifle club season with prize presentations at the Mechanic’s Hall.
In Tamworth district, Captain Chaffey gains strong support from a blue police force and labor allies. He was reared in pastoral pursuits and won the election by nearly 6000 votes, reflecting Tamworth’s temper and desire for direct action.
A notice warns that anyone not on the official roll by 6 pm yesterday is too late to enroll. Those who did apply may find their names on the supplementary roll.
Sir Neville Howse died in London last Friday after a lengthy illness. Born in England in 1863 he earned his medical degree in 1889 and practiced in Australia before serving as surgeon with the NSW Lanyers in the South African War where he earned the Victoria Cross. He represented Calare in Parliament and later served as Minister for Defence in the Bruce Page Ministry after being Home and Territories minister.
An unclear notice describes a planned meeting at the Uval School for Wednesday at 3 p.m. to discuss inauguration methods and working principles with Mr. Bleckistk present. The text mentions Mr. G. Black and a possible New Zealand connection, but details are fragmentary.
The fragment hints at a story of a Russian noble married to a girl of the people. A forbidden romance unfolds as a young student impersonates a condemned man sent to Siberia for a czarist assassination claim. She travels to Siberia to help him evade fate. The rest blends thrills, tragedy, and danger.
Buyers attend the BR fair as vendors display fruits and vegetables with listed prices. Cauliflowers 2/6 to 6/6 per dozen, cabbage 1/- to 1/6 per head, lettuce 1/2 per head, carrot 2/6 per dozen, large/medium bags for sugar bag, naval oranges Spec 6 per case, standard oranges 8/- per cane, Nui Girines 7/- per cane. Sundries flowers 1/4 to 6d per bunch, firewood £1 per waggon.
A deputation from the Council of Churches met Queens land State Treasurer Mr Barnes to seek abolition of the Golden Casket. They cited 6744 signatures and argued a tax could surpass the Casket’s revenue for hospitals. The Treasurer noted church institutions’ past aid and asked for clearer data. Barnes warned against public disclosure and stated no immediate attack on the Casket was planned while seeking budget balance.
The Melbourne Argus argues protectionist policy harms employment in Australia by raising whisky duties. It cites about 47 000 spirit industry workers and warns that higher duties threaten up to fourteen thousand jobs in other branches. The piece notes potential pensioned distillery workers and revenue loss estimates, urging duty reductions to avoid broader economic harm.
In Melbourne last week a woman enjoyed a court appearance while Mr Cohen, JP, left the bench amid remarks on modesty and conduct toward women. Mrs Brito Jones, 3P, refused to leave and heard troubling testimony as proceedings continued. The public gallery and officers of the court intervened to manage retirement and decorum during the tense incident.
Mandowa Seire 1 am again offering my services in the electors of B. Riding and pledge myself to do my best. John Coote. Street Stall Saturday September 27 in aid of Linen Supplies for District Hospital. Meeting of the Red Crows Society to be held at Chambers Thursday 2p 8.20 pan-G Ameron Mon. Bee.
Notice for an euchre party and dance at Kia-Ora Keepit in aid of Keepit B.C. Church. Promises entertainment with novelties and good prizes. Tickets 2 shillings 6 pence. Organiser C Mel Brady.
World Oyeling R. James of Lismore and Hh Wratter of Tenterfield announce a bold project to circle the globe by car, aiming to complete the journey in four years. The plan envisions extensive travel routes and a showcase of regional motoring capabilities.
A doctor responded to a lighthouse call at Cliffs Island near Wilsons Promontory Victoria. He saved Mrs Myers, wife of the keeper, but could not save the newborn baby due to lack of medical attention at birth.
Town Courts beat New Murien A to win the Mackenzie Cup challenge tie and claim the champion spot in district tennis.
Mr. Walker of Tindley Walker Ltda wheat merchants says wheat has reached bedrock with prospects for better days ahead and urges joining the F.C.B. to aid hospitals and raise support for the trade.
Genege Morgan a leading western wheat grower and endorsed Tabor candidate addresses Manilla voters on Wednesday 24 September at Post Office Corner at 7 pm. E Scully speaks to electors at Manilla at 3 30 pm on Thursday 25 September with Wheat growers invited to hear industry solutions from expert growers.
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