Weekend Visitors and Local Social Notes
Mr and Mrs John Dickson spent the weekend in Sydney. Mrs Honnery of Mitchell and Mrs Gallagher of NarHl holidaying in Manilla. Mr Bernie McNamara flown to Sydney for medical attention. Miss Lorna Blanch inmate of Manilla Hospital. Mrs Filo O’Neil flew to Sydney to see Pat confined to bed. Mr and Mrs Morris Blanch and Mr and Mrs Jack Grady with family holidaying at Port Macquarie. The RSL dance at Oakhampton featured a competition won by Miss U Gore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dickson
Sydney
Honnery of
Mitchell
Gallagher
Nar- Hl
Manila
Bernie McNamara
Lorna Blanch
Manilla Hospital
Filo .O‘neil
Pat
Morris Blanch
Jack Grady
Port Masquarie
R.S.L
Oakhampton
U. Gore
Opening of New Hall Celebrated by Manilla Presbyterians
Manilla Presbyterian Church marks its 50th anniversary year with the official opening of a new church hall added at the rear. Built by a Tamworth contractor, painting done by volunteers, plus a new kitchen and ladies and gents conveniences. The 7.30 pm ceremony will be followed by a stalls event run by the women’s group offering cakes, sweets, produce, and refreshments. all locals invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Presbyterian Church
Tamworth
XMAS MAILS Prepare for peak season at Sydney General Post Office
More than five million postal articles were handled last year in Sydney before Christmas and authorities expect a higher total this year. Post early and follow guidelines to ensure safe delivery. Post by Saturday December 18 and include sender details and return instructions in case of non delivery. Use strong packing and avoid alcohol in parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Swinton handicap 600 yards won by Gordon Rabbett
The sixth stage of the Swinton handicap over 600 yards was won by Gordon Rabbett who also claimed the Challenge Cup for the month. Results list Rabbett 68.5 with D Hall second 68.4 and J Gilroy third 66.8 among others. Next Saturday will stage the seventh event over 300 yards. TUCHRE PARTY at Convent School tonight starting 8 pm with supper admission 2 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordite
Gordon Rabbett
G_ Rabbett
D. Hall
J. B. Gilroy
H. Dengate
W. G.‘Hail
H. N. Coote
R. Nott
J. Elliott
H. Lermon
Convent School
Public lecture by Bishop Moyes on Pan American work
The Right Reverend Moyes of Armidale invites all parishioners to a public Teetue in the Parish Hall. He will share coloured slides from the Pan American Congress in Minneapolis and the World Council of Churches gathering in Evanston, USA. Lecture at 7:30 pm with a supper to follow. no admission charge, collections for the World Council of Churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyes, MA
Armidale
Minneapolis
World Council of Churches
Evanston
United States of America
Church In
America
U. 8. Moyes
Manilla Holiday Event and Street Stall Notice
A Christmas social function will be held at Wampi Park on Saturday December 18 with bus pickup from Manill P O at 1 30 pm. RSL and Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women members and families are invited. F Harvey will lead the Manilla EB street stall on the same Saturday offering cakes jams pickles produce and second hand clothing for sale donations of saleable goods are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampi Park
Manill
P.O
RSL
Legion of Ex-Servicemen
F_ HARVEY
Manilla
Mothers Club Xmas Party at Memorial Hall
A party for Infant school children will be held on December 13 at Memorial Hall at 2 pm. Admission: adults and preschool children free. other children 1/0. Guest of Honour Santa Claus. Also Anila District Rural School annual concert on December 18 at Palais Theatre. Scrubbers Race Meeting noted for January 31 1955 at The Inlet with proceeds to Manilla RSL and Agricultural Society. Panel beating service offered by E Sampson at 86 Namoi Street Manilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Rural School
Santa Claus
J. Haining
Anila District Rural School
Palais Theatre
Manila Rsl and Agricultural Society
For Sale Manilla Brick dwelling with vacant possession
For sale with vacant possession a brick dwelling with five main rooms bathroom laundry town water and electricity connected well situated in Manilla price asking £1650 Auctioneers Mazilla Government Notices The following applications for licenses under the Water Act 1912 have been received from Keith Douglas Smith for a pump on the Namoi River portion 200 parish Bald win county Darling for irrigation of 15 acres Oliver John Cripps and Ivy Olive Mary Cripps for a pump on the Manilla River portions 17 and 18 parish Dinawhrindi county Darling for irrigation of 50 acres Objections to either application with grounds must reach by 28 days J O Brien Secretary Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission Box 2708 GPO Sydney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Douglas Smith
Namoi
Baldwin
County of Darling
Oliver John Cripps
Ivy Olive Mary Cripps
Manilla
Dinawhrindi
J. O'Brien
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
GPO
Sydney
For Sale Chain Saw and CWA Meeting Notice
For sale one chain saw in first class order and condition. Manilla CWA members reminded December meeting on the 10th at 2.30 pm with Xmas party to follow. Bring a gift worth 3 shillings to exchange, bring friends and a plate for afternoon tea. Trading table and saleable goods welcome. Xmas cakes for sale. No admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Manilla C. W.A
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Mens “Potter and Moore
Colgate
Sabesa
Walrus
M.C. MacKenzie & Sons
For
N. J. Simpson
Ph.c
H. C. Dengate
Manilla Street
Dengate
Harry White
Ther
Strafford St
Reids
Taylor & Hansen
Webster, Jack and
McDonald
G. B. Steel
ASTC
F.lo ‘Optometrist
Brisban St. Tamworth
Personalia
Vv. J
Burgess’ Taxis
Hogmany
Halls Creek
PRL
Pavy’s Orch
Redmond
S.L. & Legion Xmas
Mothers Club
Duco
E. Sampson
Namoi St
C. Veness & Son
S. Presbyterian Church
District
John Mitchell
John‘ewart
Minnie Hudson
Wes
Westinghouse
Electrolux
Australice
A. C. Veness & Son
Perpetual Trustee Company (Limited
Marjorie Baldwin
Pam
Namoi Street
V. J. Byrnes
Mr. W. J. Maclean
R. S. Moy
Perpetual Trustees Co. Ltd
W. J. Byrnes
BAINT
Blundell
Spencepaint
A T. Robertson & CO
Rhodes
Sudan
Stock
J. T. Robertson & CO
George Arthur Greaves
The
State of New
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