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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1952
Page
1
Catalog lists chenille house gowns in Saze Lemba Green priced at 5 shillings 0 pence 9 to 9 shillings 3 pence. Nightgowns interlock 42/8 63/9. pajamas 48/0 62/0. Bedjackets floral flannelette 22/6. Peasant aprons floral 7/9 10/8. Dream lace tablescloths 27/3. White sheets 4:5, and Shalloped celephane packs 75/3. Guest towels celephane pack 4/9.
Anzac Day events in Manilla included a Friday march led by the Manilla Pipe Band with 106 ex servicemen and Legion members. The procession halted at Memorial Hall for a address by Capt. A. A Duprez, wreaths were laid at the Memorial Tablet, and a service followed at the Memorial Hall and cemetery with Last Post and Reveille. A reunion luncheon report appears elsewhere.
A reader asks for coverage of varied life events from local news scenes including deaths, elopements, thefts, arrests, operations, evictions, fights, parties, and other personal happenings. The request emphasizes curiosity about everyday events shaping the community.
Relatives and friends gathered to celebrate Noel Burgess turning 21 at the Palais Theatre last night. Noel, a local taxi driver, is noted for courtesy and popularity among his friends. A long paper sheet crafted at Colyton Devon in 1860 is mentioned.
A tuck collided with a light car on Manilla road near Attunga on Saturday night. Mrs Nell Flexman 25 of Manilla was thrown from the car while holding her seven month old baby Rhonda. Baby and mother suffered shock and injuries. Mrs Alice Margaret Flexman 44 of Newcastle received head lacerations and arm injuries. Caroline Flexman 44 had a severe eye laceration. All were taken to Tamworth Base Hospital after first aid.
The president presents a year’s branch activities focusing on rising membership to about 134 financial members, with improved finances. Delegates attended district and state meetings. branch cooperated with local groups, donated to graziers and health funds, and sponsored a testimonial dinner. Wheat cases and farmer funding priorities are noted amid broader economic concerns and farming trends.
A fragmented report notes that the United Nations has allocated 75 million pounds to the International Children's Emergency Fund over five years. It mentions financial strains and market issues affecting cattle hides and delayed import payments, plus thanks from a chairperson to supporters and officers for guidance this term.
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