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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1929
Page
6
A series of articles under the Pattoral heading prepared for the Manilla Express discusses current topics of interest to farmers and graziers in the district.
The article warns that falling wool prices and reduced sheep values threaten Australian farmers as wool cheque totals may drop by about £15,000,000 this year. It urges public awareness before the federal election, cites price comparisons, and cites concerns from pastoral leaders about potential harm under a Labor government while defending a Bruce Page coalition.
A wild dingo blamed for about 400 sheep losses in Strathgrove Risdon and Cory holdings was shot by Mr C R Humphreys of Thane's Creek after a chase by local sheepmen. The animal, seen near several properties, was killed at close range. Grassers praise the act as ridding the district of the killer. A related note reports a new Ford Model A daily production record of 4,100 cars and trucks on June 26, surpassing the Model T milestone and signaling strong demand for the updated, higher priced model.
Three Pittwater fishermen recount a close call when a torpedo fired from HMAAS Swordsman passed within yards of their moored launch near Inner Palm Beach. A second torpedo surfaced nearby as a cutter from the destroyer towed the first back to ship after a tense rescue.
The 24 hour non stop motor cycle record was broken by a 98 hp Triumph and sidecar on September 10 at Black Spur Victoria in snow and tough conditions. The machine covered 513 miles on Mobiloil D, averaging 4.104 miles per gallon after 78 climbs. Riders V Barclay J Morris and P Melons completed the test under ACU supervision.
The company reports its second sale of the new season with a 4020 bale catalogue mostly Western district wools and some from Northwest centres. Competition was strong with Continental buyers, London sales opened, merinos down 10 percent, crossbreds down 5 to 10 percent, top price 17d for five bales. Purchases since last resort total 5001 bales including Bucknell Weemelah 17d and others with varying prices.
Mr. C. G. Cooper of Uralla returning by car from Gurra witnessed a kangaroo on the road. He swerved to avoid it and another kangaroo struck the side, tearing the curtain. The marsupial died, its neck broken, in the night incident.
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