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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1951
Page
1
Manchester item listing shows 6 inch white calico and 36 inch unbleached calico priced at 3/11 and 65/9 per pair respectively, indicating textile price points in old currency. Immediate purchase details and context not provided.
The Manilla RSL argues against County Council control of electricity, warning of increased blackouts and higher costs. The debate highlights potential delays in extensions, staff shortages, and the need to preserve local reliability while considering broader state coordination.
Manilla RSL denounces Race Club allegations about the liquor booth at race meetings run by the Manilla Sub Branch of the RSL ASLA. Officials dispute claims of misconduct, noting staff competence and proper profit handling.
Mrs Hall won Saturday's third round of the Handsakers trophy while Miss Laird was reported as winner in the fourth round of Windeyers trophy on Sunday. Next weekend features social games only.
The report notes near-millionaire class prices for turkeys with last week’s sales in Sydney reaching as high as £8 per pair. Dealers warn there is uncertainty they may become even dearer, signaling volatile poultry markets.
A special meeting at the Mechanics Institute chaired by B. V. Byrnes approved boosting membership fees. Life membership rises from 10 to 15 pounds, yearly from 1 pound 1s to 1 pound 11s 6d from April 1, 1952, and ladies subscriptions from 10s 6d to 15s 6d. Junior Farmer stays at 2s 6d. C. O. Ghys warned losses if raised. some oppose paying gate prices for tickets. Byrnes honored with engraved cigarette case for 21 years of service. retires as president May 1951.
Meeting of the Manilla Agricultural Society Friday night decided that £120 prize money will be distributed for the Rodeo if permission is granted to hold it. The secretary has written to the Bushman's Carnival Association requesting a date in Manilla, but no reply has been received.
The league advised the club to explain its stance during the war years and to detail how it plans to govern activities without compromising integrity and public trust. The plea emphasizes clear guidance and adherence to regulations.
The death occurred at Manilla District Hospital on August 28. Willig Woolfe, eldest son of the late Patrick and Mrs. Woolfe, was born in Dengui and came to Manilla as a boy. He lived on the Boom-the Namol Fiver property, moved to Halls Creek, and later married Miss Quick of Hallsville.
Mr Nock treasurer of the Farmers and Settlers Association of NSW will be one of the speakers in the Forum of the Air debate scheduled for Wednesday August 1 over 2NU.
The fragment notes a family journey from Gathowen to Manila via Dorig Boggabri, detailing four sisters and one brother including Mrs Sefton Mrs Pulle Sydney Mrs Hayne Barraba and others. It mentions A Coul and C Oodie with a predeceased relative and Neil killed in action in the 1914 18 war.
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