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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1951
Page
4
The article traces Manilla Bowling Club's early history including officer elections, rules, colours, and key figures. It recalls official opens in 1937 and 1987, notable visitors, and nationwide bowling connections with Barraba Tamworth and CNDBA. It notes membership, finances, and milestones through the late 1930s.
The CNDBA district notes a resigning resident, funds of £12 12 shillings received in lieu of a tournament, and the annual meeting at Manilla where six mats and a dart board were donated. Six rinks toured Gunnedah Narrabri West Tamworth Barraba and Tamworth. officers were elected with Patton J D Kennedy as president and J Byrnes as vice president. The 1951 membership caps at 110, income to June 20th surpasses £3000, assets exceed £3000, and the club reports a large credit balance with no liabilities.
Karl Knudsen, 54, an American-born German, killed his mother during a dispute over the epitaph on his father's grave. Police say he struck her with a hammer on Heligoland Bay after opposing the mother’s demand for Rest in Peace. He was arrested on Pohr Island.
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