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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1954
Page
3
Stoddart and Hay Ward offer Mens Khaki B and B Overalls in sizes 4–8 at 47/6 and 49/6 for larger full ranges, Mens Khaki Combination Overalls from 64/6 to 74/9, Mens Khaki Double-pocket Work Shirts at 23/6, Grey-striped Cotton work Shirts at 17/3, Invincible Cotton Gaberdine Work Trousers from 44/6 to 52/6, Khaki Drill Work Trousers various sizes at 37/6, Blue Drill Work Trousers at 41/6, and all-wool heavy Work Socks at 7/11.
Alderman R Jackson granted leave of absence. Two stall applications approved: Manilla District Rug by League Football Club and Manilla District Hospital. Farmers and Settlers Association seeks road surface repair on Barraba road and seating upgrades at Mechanics Institute. Church and residents request road shoulder grading and water table cleaning on Rowan Street. Graveling proposed for Railway Parade fronting property. Works Committee to review. Sealing project discussed between Market Street and Gilroy's with cost-sharing. T J Bailey resigns August 20. Public holiday requested for October 4. decision pending. Taxi licence for J C Sage approved. Supper room at Memorial Hall slated for rebuild. grazing rights refused for Greer showground area.
A call to curb road deaths cites 1953 figures with Cumberland County 56.9 and national 43.1 percent fatality rates, noting a postwar rise of country accidents. It urges drivers to control speed, road awareness, and rest to protect lives, passengers, and other road users.
A gardening program hosted by David Martin airs fortnightly from 2NU for home gardeners in the North West. Martin, a Tamworth horticulturist, covers current amateur gardening problems and recommends plants and shrubs suited to north western conditions. The programme repeats at 8:45 am each Saturday.
All wool Challenge brand Dress Flannel offered in navy and brown plus other colours at 12/11 per yard. Ingola fabric available in ten shades at a fixed price 13/9 per yard, our price 10/11 per yard.
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