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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1951
Page
1
Local advertisement highlights blue silk lace fabric options with blue allover lace patterns. Mentions lengths and yardage, special pricing for 4 and 6 yard pieces, and nets described as slumber nets suitable for window treatments. The note references 8/11 and 1/3 measures for custom cuts.
The Municipal Rate A.B.M. backs a sharp 80 percent rate rise in Manilla, citing a 50 percent land value hike and a 146 percent Tamworth valuation jump. The letter compares land values, mentions sewerage and electricity rate rises, and notes increased water loan costs. It also recalls bus usage to Tamworth and questions local loyalties to Manilla businesses.
Manilla council debated funding for road to the saleyards with aldermen arguing the yards should contribute. The article notes the road serves multiple industries, supports local business, and carries 6000 bales of wool worth £1.25 million, plus £400,000 in livestock sales and significant wheat trade.
Minor changes in the operating frequency of four Australian broadcasting stations take effect February 15. National station 2NU will be affected, moving from 660 ke/s to 650 ke/s. The 10 ke/s variation is slight and listeners will notice very little difference on the radio dials.
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