Local Social News from Southbrook and Sydney
Mr. and Mrs. Goldthorp of Southbrook welcome the birth of a son. Miss Pat O Neill of Sydney visits her mother at the Court House Hotel. Mr. P Wake of Sydney calls on Manilla. Mr. Wally Rooke holidays at the Court House Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Abberfield and sons are in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldthorp
Southbrook
Pat O'Neill
Sydney
Court House Hotel
P. Wake
Manilla
Wally Rooke
Geo. Abberfield and Sons
Manilla Technical College expands craft courses and Ball success
The Manilla Technical College reports strong support for Dressmaking and Flower Making classes and considers a Millinery course for 1955. Renovations to Legion Rooms include pastel walls and improved lighting. The term begins September 7. The Catholic Ball, held Tuesday, was a social and financial success, with Mrs Pay Mungovern named Belle of the Ball. A full report will appear next Tuesday.
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Manilla Technical College
Technical Education Department
Legion
Miss Mason
Pay Mungovern
Express
NN Farm Breakfast and Championship Qualifiers
Mrs Lee posted the best score in the second qualifying round of the championship. Next Saturday’s matches include Mrs Kennedy versus Mrs Turner and Mrs McDonald versus Mrs Abberfield, with Miss Thornton having a bye. The third round of Mrs Hardcastle's trophy follows on Sunday.
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Lee
Miss Thornton
Kennedy
Turner
McDonald
Abberfield
Rabbett
Hardcastle
Education Week Opens with State-wide Broadcast
The Acting Minister for Education J F McGrath will formally open Education Week on Monday August 16 at 2 30 pm. NSW regional stations linked by landlines to Station 2FC will carry a 40 minute broadcast with MCs calling on children from Broken Hill and other districts to participate in the event. The broadcast, aided by the Australian Broadcasting Commission, marks a unique radio feature reflecting statewide celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. McGrath
Australian Broadcasting Commission
Nsw
2FC
Broken Hill
Preliminary Notice of Events at E Dance and Garden Party
Preliminary notice lists E Dance and Wongo Or Hall with events on Friday September 3 7 30 free bus from Mia P O 7 30 Co of E Garden Party October 9.
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E. Dance
Wongo Or. Hall
Mia
P.O
E. Garden Party
Invitation to Education Week children's books display
Mothers Club invites inspection of a Mackenzie store display of children’s books during Education Week August 15 to 21. Books were chosen by children from their shelves. no admission fee. Signed by Mrs L. Bignall and Mrs J A Haining. Southbrook Settlers Association monthly meeting at Hughes residence Friday at 8 pm.
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HE Mothers Club
Mackenzie's
M.C. Mackensie & Sons
L. Bignall
J. A. Haining Hon
Assn
Hughes
Goldthorp
Bac
Ambulance Ladies Auxiliary Annual Meeting Announced
The Manilla Ambulance Ladies Auxiliary holds its annual general meeting in the Council Chambers on 17th August at 3:30 pm. All interested ladies are invited to attend. Mrs Hi Wheeler, Hon. Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Ambulance Ladies Auxiliary
Chambers
Hi Wheeler
Alteration To Mail Timetable For Manila The Retreat
The District Postal Inspector Mr A Hunter advises timetable changes for the Manila The Retreat route effective 18 August 1954. New departures from Manila P O are 11 30 am on Mon Wed Fri. arrivals Didlicks 12 15 pm. Glen Idol 1 pm Mon and Fri. The Retreat 3 pm Mon, 2 pm Wed, 3 pm Fri. Return trips from The Retreat are 7 am Tue, 2 30 pm Wed, 3 30 pm Fri. arrivals Didlicks 8 am Tue, 3 40 pm Wed, 4 49 pm Fri. Manila P O 9 15 am Tue, 4 40 pm Wed, 6 15 pm Fri. The rearrangement, made at the mail contractor’s request and supported by many residents, is on trial for one month. If unsuitable, the District Inspector invites further advice or alteration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hunter
Manilla
P. O
Glen Idol
Didlicks
Manilla PO
Andany
Part House Tender for 152 Namoi Street North Manilla
Tenders are invited for the purchase demolition and removal of a part house at 152 Namoi Street North Manilla. Tenders close at the Express office on Monday August 23 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Manilla
Montday
Housing Commission NSW Tenders Open For Manilla Job P S B A
Tenders for Manilla Job P S B A 2270B requested on prescribed forms must be in sealed envelopes to the Secretary Housing Commission of New South Wales Tender Box Mint Building Macquarie St Sydney by 2 pm Tuesday List August 1954. Plans available from the Mint Building and viewed in Newcastle D C Tamworth Manilla with a deposit of £2 2 0 per plan set. Co A Kelly Minister for Housing and Co operative Societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housing Commission of New South Wales
Mint
Macquarie St
Sydney
Manilla
Newcastle D.C
Cs.p
Tamworth
Co. A. Kelly
Working Bee At Wongo Creek Cricket Ground Saturday 21st
A working bee will be held at the Wongo Creek Cricket Ground on Saturday 21 August commencing at 10 am. All members and intending members are invited to attend and help with required work. Fawn fur coat nearly new size W offered at this office.
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Wongo Creek Cricket Ground
Bee
Hardcastle
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