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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1953
Page
1
The Tamworth electorate rivalry between Labor candidate W J Scully and Country Party candidate W A Chaffey grows sharp as electors prepare to decide the fate of the state government for the next three years. Manilla is noted as part of the electorate.
NSW politics report shows W A Chaffey MLA accusing Balmain’s member of falsehood and alleging Cahill government funds were diverted without parliamentary sanction. He cites figures on Keep it Dam and Agriculture promos, argues treasurer misused loan funds, and condemns cover for public funds. Also mentions Moree Council rail request and world ping pong champ Zabardo defending title in Gunnedah.
About 37 members attended in the Supper Room with President A A Duprez in the chair. Elected officers for the year include President A A Duprez Vice Presidents D W Kennedy and F R B Fagan Treasurer G R Collins and auditor Messrs B Gregg and M Leyden. Managers list and committee members noted with G R Collins as treasurer and ANZAC Ball set for Friday 17 April 1953.
Colts won outright at No 1 oval closing 2 for 125 as Wongo Creek managed 46 and 27. Stores and Independants drew at No 2 with 148 and 75, highlighted by E Faulks and L O'Mullane's 105 partnership and Howard Martin's quick 30 not out. Obituary: Mrs. Mary Fermor of Hornsby hospital aged 64, survived by seven, laid to rest at Toowong.
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