10 Dec 1954
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1954
Page
1
A local ad lists pillow cases from 63 x 99 to 90 x 99, Actil and novelty linen towels from 6/11 and 4/11, white damask cloths at 14/6, fringed quilts at 27/11, silk spreads in multiple colors at 29/6, Vantona bedspreads at 45 or 57/9, and bed sizes from single to double with prices given in shillings and pence. Most items are described as new designs or special offers.
At last Tuesday nights meeting of the Manilla Business Club members voiced concern over groups that take money from local businesses then buy goods in Tamworth for Xmas trees. They urged spending raised funds locally to benefit Manilla and district.
Prosecutor McCracken told the Court White drove a car that collided at Peel and Brisbane streets on Saturday night December 4. The impact rolled the other vehicle onto its hood. no injuries but extensive damage. White admitted drinking. police noted intoxication and prior traffic convictions. Vehicle license disqualification automatic for 12 months.
The Manilla Business Mens Association will urge the Postmaster General to convert Manilla Post Office into a Lettergram Office. At last Tuesday’s meeting President J C Mackenzie said lettergram service is not available locally and would aid businessmen by sending and receiving messages overnight at a cost of 1d per word with a minimum of 2s. The group will inform the local Postmaster of its decision.
A parson urges religion to be central, not spare, in life. He argues faith must guide all actions, thoughts, and attitudes, contrasting weekday practice with Sunday profession. The piece ends urging Christians to imitate Christ and Christ’s purity in everyday conduct. Signed H. J. A. Emms.
Wheat growers who stored grain at silos that closed and have no warrants should send their wheat dockets to the Manager Government Grain Elevators Box 4972 Sydney with full name address bank and claim for payment. Strip grain into new bags and sew for stock. New bags available from M C Mackenzie and Sons Manilla Pty Ltd. Premium wheat remains in demand and growers should submit samples to their agent. It is understood that Manilla will not reopen this season.
Readable fragment shows an advertisement urging readers to order now and call 109 for service. It emphasizes quick access to ready money and a phone line for inquiries and processing.
The Presbyterian Sunday School invites all parents and friends to attend the Anniversary Service on Sunday morning. Children will render items and receive their prizes for the year.
The Namoi River bridge footway lighting was raised again at the Business Mews Association meeting. The group urged Municipal Council to add several lights on the footbridge separate from roadway lighting and to educate children to use the footbridge at night.
Sunday mornings for six weeks the Manilla Cub pack will conduct house to house bottle pickups to raise funds for attendance at a Cub Rally in Tamworth in February 1955. The Cub Master supports youths earning money instead of asking parents, noting global education disparities in hygiene.
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