06 Aug 1954
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1954
Page
1
Listing of stock items mainly sheets in various sizes and colors plus wool quilts and feather quilts. Includes bleached and white sheets in 54 x 90, 70 x 90, and 80 x 99, with batch numbers and prices. Also mentions quilted wool waddings, blankets, and tea towels in multiple colors and borders with per dozen or per piece pricing.
Early shoppers flock to department sale featuring Group 1 ladies winter coats at half price and Group 2 ladies winter suits, skirts, and related garments also offered at half price. This bargain event highlights steep discounts on women’s apparel.
Readable items include HOSIERY NYLONS LISLE RAYON WOOL GLOVES FABRIC GLOVES LADIES HANDBAGS ELASTIC BELTS WHITE BELTS POCKET DIARIES 1954 PLASTIC STRING BAGS COTTON HANDKERCHIFS WOOL ODDMENTS RIBBONS LACES and costume jewelry. Special prices mark down on multiple lines with dates and price points across broad department offerings.
52 inch Angora cloth in pink green navy lemon special 27 per yard 54 inch wool frocking in mauve saxe gold rose black special 24 per yard 54 inch brown wool frocking special 25 per yard 36 inch corduroy velveteen black only 9 per yard contents note Contess table of remnants all half price from M. C. Mackenzie & Sons Pty. Ltd.
The Manilla District United Hospital Auxiliary presents its third annual report ending June 30 1954 noting nineteen financial members with limited active support. Despite lean numbers, members praise past efforts, highlight successful Christmas tree, street stalls and public support, and plan a Humidicrib project for the hospital. Special thanks to Matron Staples and the late treasurer Mrs Brett, with ongoing banking for heating funds around 250 pounds.
The secretary notes eight meetings with 9.1 average attendance. Loss of Mrs A J Brett remembered for her loyalty. Three successful fundraisers improved funds, including two street stalls and the annual Christmas tree. Four rubber mattress injections aided patient comfort, and four Dimplex radiators arrival promised warmth. Music by Sydney Thistle and Manilla Pipe Bands boosted spirits and a collection supported the heating. Gratitude extended to president, members, board, hospital staff, and public for support during the year.
The Manilla District United Hospital Auxiliary annual meeting discussed a credit balance of £400/0/8 at 30 June 1954. Receipts for the year totaled £299/2/6, with expenses £16/19/7. Elected officers include President Mrs J Mitchell and Treasurer Mrs J A Haining, Secretary Miss J Staples.
The Manilla branch met at the Mechanics Institute with poor attendance. It opposed abolishing Saturday morning trading and urged the Tamworth state member to voice resistance. Delegates were told to oppose a membership fee rise to £5, while supporting a reasonable increase. The branch affiliated with the New State Movement, nominating its president and another member to the executive. Also noted were road pot holes near E. Flett and calls to improve Mechanics Institute seating funded by rent, with council inquiry requested.
The Manilla Caledonian Pipe Band met in the RSL room on Tuesday night. Acting Treasurer J Gallagher reported a year end bank balance of £80 19s 9d on 30 June 1954, with income £290 1s 7d and expenditure £265 13s 8d for the year. Office-bearers for the next 12 months were Patron G S Park, President J W Ewart, Vice-presidents K Worris and D McMillan, Hon Sec J Gallagher, Hon Treasurer R Weatherall, Auditor J Coates, Pipe Major R Weatherall, Pipe Sgt S Wicks, Pipe Cpls K Norris, Drum Major M Grantham, Drum Set R McMillan, Drum Cpl J Davidson.
At a special meeting on 24 September the Manilla Caledonian Society merged to form the Manilla Caledonian Pipe Band. A new constitution was adopted on 6 October and nine months of activity shows successful decisions, regular meetings, and an average attendance of 10.5. The band played at church parades, High land gatherings, Anzac Day marches and Tamworth events, with Burns Night attendance in Tamworth. Members joined and several resigned. finances show equipment purchases and a profitable annual ball and Hogmanay ball. A Sydney Thistle Pipe Band visit on June 13 was lauded, thanks to Don ald McMillan. (Continues page 4).
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