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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1954
Page
3
Stoddart and Hayward list khaki overalls combination overalls and drill trousers in multiple sizes with prices. Includes khaki bibs overalls sixpence per half? and heavy wool work socks priced at 7s 11d per pair. Distinct items include cotton Gaberdine work trousers and blue drill trousers with varied waist sizes and prices.
The Bowling Club reports a profitable year with growing membership and active notice board applications. Green ditch delays are resolved with spring sprigging planned, and a signed clubhouse alteration contract aims for completion before night play. New machines, member loans, and guarantors support progress as trips, pennants, and CNDBA finals offer hopeful signs.
At the Manilla Hospital annual meeting retiring Chairman R. C. Venessa was re elected unopposed. H. V. Dowe was re elected vice chairan and L. E. Baker treasurer. Committees formed: Finance directors R. C. Veness R. A. Browne L. L. Baker. House directors R. V. Coulton Rev John Mitchell R. C. Vemness. Improvement directors H. V. Dowe M. Park T. G. Bowman P. Winter and Rev Mitchell.
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission seeks council permission to install a float operated radio flood warning transmitter at the Manilla recreation ground. A hut will house the transmitter with a float under ground to sense river height and send signals to a downstream receiving station, aided by a 50 foot aerial mast. The council, noting the Hydrographic branch visit, offers no objection and asks the Agricultural Society to provide electricity extension.
A list advertises a 1935 Dodge Sedan and a 1947 Ford V8 with known engine details. The piece notes timber removal permissions related to properties on Manilla streets Brookyn Upper Manilla Glen-Lock and Wean Boggabri. It reports municipal council vacancy applications following T. J. Bailey’s resignation and Bruce Martin’s appointment as junior clerk.
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