09 Feb 1954
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1954
Page
1
Fragmentary listing notices a sale or pricing event with a special offer dated 4/6 and yard measurements mentioned. The readable items reference a Dellin g or dwelling group in a classified style, implying a promotional price or reduced rate for partial orders.
Clearance sale highlights ladies winter frocks priced down from eight to thirteen shillings, children navy raincoats four pieces at fifteen shillings, flannelette nightdresses with specials, and assorted hats. Childrens frocks and ballerinas also offered at half price with limited stock.
A vintage shop flyer outlines discounted ladies handbags and accessories including children s cane hangbags hair ribbons large box face powder and neckwear with specials such as 12/21 for selected items and 6d yd for ribbon plus bargain prices on nylons butterfly wavers and baby wool amid period price abbreviations and old currency formatting.
An old catalogue snippet lists OCCASIONAL TABLES with usual prices and special offers. Items include different finishes and coverings with reduced rates shown in old currency format.
In the No 1 oval clash Colts posted 186 70 with Meg Ove Huggins scoring 53 and D Moy 17 contributing. Stores were bowled out for 70 as B Berry claimed 5 62. Colts D Moy 4 8 overs two maidens, EK Moy 3 34. Alpals beat Wongo Creek 107 3 at No 2 oval with G Leach 25 and K Hawker 16 the only double figure scorers for Wongo. Alpals' A Wright 4 7, N Bennett 3 5, J Bell 2 10 led bowling.
The Minister for Education approved a tender for a Manilla milk supplier. About 400 infants and primary pupils in Rural School will receive one third pint of free milk daily. Scheme to begin within three weeks with TB-free cows from a model dairy. Bottling equipment to be installed and funded by the State Government from Federal Debt Health funds.
A threepenny and a half penny stamp machine has been installed at the Local Post Office creating a quicker option for posting late fees. Postmaster warns users that copiers must always be used in the threepenny stamp machine. Recent investigations reveal over 3,000 social welfare institutions in India.
A book review notes Kylie Tennant’s novel The Joyful Condemned now available to Manilla Public Library members. Set in wartime Sydney it follows incorrigible youths amid vice greed and murder, detailing police courts and reformatories with humour and pathos. It also mentions India’s education growth post independence.
The wedding of John, only son of Mr and Mrs I G Miller of Manilla, took place at a church decorated by Mrs Peter Jack. The bride wore a white lace over slipper satin gown with a deep sweetheart neckline and wrist length sleeves. Groomsman John Shirley of Mudgee attended. reception at Red Cross Centre Murwillumbah with a three tiered cake by the bride’s mother. About 100 guests greeted by Mrs Bridger in mauve crepe.
The plan sets airports to bear the city or town they serve in future naming. Authorities aim for clearer identification, linking each airport directly to its locale to aid travelers and regional branding. Decisions will affect signage, tickets, and official communications.
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