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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1952
Page
2
Mr. Mervyn Todd is home at Tamworth Hospital following a long and serious illness, with doctors optimistic about recovery. The report notes his discharge after treatment and ongoing care needs.
Over two days heavy rain flooded the district with rivers and creeks running high. The Post Office records 3.5 inches since Tuesday afternoon, delaying dances and stranding motorists. Greenhatches Creek and Yarramanburly Creek blocked roads, with vehicles towed from crossings. The Low Level Bridge over June Namoi remains submerged and several routes to Rushes Creek and Halls Creek are blocked.
Every Monday at the Tamworth Sale Yards Bowls Games Set. Saturday's semi final teams include J Byrnes J Ewart JG Ridewell and J T Abberfield D Brett R Smith M Stewart and Col Scott. Sunday sees Club Fours final D Kennedy A White V Byrnes and A Davis vs Winners of Saturday. Presidents Fours involved H Howie Carlyon B White and A Blanch vs J Blair D McDonald D Hardcastle and C Hayward.
The Right Reverend J B Moyes visited the parish to address the Church of England Fellowship on youth’s role in the community. On Tuesday night, 27 candidates from country centres were confirmed before a packed congregation as the Bishop led the service and drew a London garden plant allegory about roots in God guiding growth.
Monday brought activity at Rose Dare Farm as the Merino Ewe Competition team, representing No 2 zone, impressed sheep authority Mr. A Cantril with its style and soft handling. He attributed the qualities to sound breeding and country type, noting the flock’s lambing readiness and strong wool prospects. District Livestock Officer J Hockley observed renewed local interest and urged a planning meeting to propel next year’s Merino Ewe Competition in Manilla.
The Municipality of Manilla will exhibit a supplementary list of electors and ratepayers from 8 to 28 August 1952 at Council Chambers Court House Police Station and other Manilla venues. The list includes names entitled by land ownership or residential qualification. Claims and objections due by 25 August 1952. Town Clerk R A Browne July 1952.
Church notices list Church of England at Manilla with services 7:30 am 10 am and Evensong 7:30 pm led by Rev. V C Duncombe. Methodist at Manilla with 11 am and 7:30 pm services led by Dr Tallis on Your Destiny. Milliwindi hosts 3 pm service. Presbyterian in Somerton with Divine Worship 11 am and 7:30 pm. Coonia resident notes a power plant issue as State Electricity departments shift operations after long.
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