16 Feb 1954
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1954
Page
1
A compact retail item note describes Fancy Department Store offering large box face powder with a special price and white tape assortment. The ad mentions a 1 dollar per box style and a deal on tape lengths priced at one third, likely indicating promotional packaging details.
Four Duralium kitchen chairs with green padded seats offered for sale at five pounds each. Limited stock, first come, first served from the furniture department.
The club reports balances across Ladies Auxiliary and General accounts totaling £170. Last season's expenses included coach £338 transport £181 payments to injured players £174 and hot water system £120. Income came from gate receipts £242 6s 11d. The Ladies Auxiliary funded much of the club. This season aims to hire two paid players as negotiations proceed. Election of officers for 1954 season named Patron A B Forwood of the Mechanics Institute.
An eleven year old girl named Jean, part of a long Australian Aboriginal family, speaks about her pain and iron leg braces as she faces medical treatment. Her words reflect the history of dispossession, the clash of civilizations, and the UN Charter’s provisions for displaced peoples.
Women may enrol for 1954 classes as Miss Mason in charge will attend the Manilla class and be available Wednesday from 9 am to 4 pm for enrolment and guidance.
The team of three Corriedale sheep and five Polwarths claimed top honours at a show. A Corriedale ewe won 1st place, Champion of the Open section, and Grand Champion. Another Corriedale ewe was 1st in its class, while the Corriedale ram took 4th in a large class. Polwarths had no competition, and a team of eight earned Grand Champion. Mr Goote plans to take some of the eight to Dubbo for Sydney Royal Show.
A schedule from Wednesday to Saturday lists State Singles and Fours events with players such as A Blanch R Brady J Moore and W Byrnes. East Tamworth players visit Manilla for a social match with supper refreshments. The Clerks Exam news notes Peter Coote of Rushes Creek Manilla passing Stage 1, after nearly three years as a Municipal Council clerk.
A plea for swift aid to children, including Jean, so they can grow up without facing the tragic question she recently asked. The message highlights urgent needs and a push for support to protect vulnerable youth.
Daily rainfall readings for a period from Tuesday February 9 to Saturday indicate heavier falls in parts of the district. Up to 2 pm Tuesday showers contributed to a total January rainfall of 214 points in the district.
The article describes a robbery case involving a 3-year bond as part of the legal process. The owner intended to use the bond scheme and the suspect returned to commit theft, with the detective noting bond conditions and observations by Burke.
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