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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1953
Page
2
A vintage price list advertises plain white cups and saucers in white and gold or red lines, bone china pieces, odd white saucers and dinner plates, cake and biscuit storage, plastic oatmeals, soup plates, tins, odd cups and a white dinner set variety with prices starting at £4 3 set
Two Manilla firms faced fines totaling £20 at the Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday for overcharging on fencing materials. M C Mackenzie and Sons Pty Ltd received £6 and J T Robertson and Co £14 after inspectors found a 7d overcharge per steel fence post. Notes say the Robertson firm refunded the excess and acted promptly after discovering the error, with a neutral verdict citing genuine mistake and small amounts involved.
The Shire Council is advised its quota to the United Nations Appeal for Children has been exceeded and will receive a scroll from Governor Sir John Northcott at Government House upon completion of the appeal.
The 1953 Manilla Show is near completion with preparations going well weather permitting a record show is anticipated entries for all sections close Saturday February 28 The Rangari trophy for group 5 the Plock sheep Cup the Manuka Show Championship Cattle Cup and multiple exhibitor trophies in cattle ring events and poultry are listed with various champion and best in show awards including junior farmer club cup Ready Money Store Cup and Ly Wood trophy among others
The municipality lists donors to the Flood Relief Fund including Alderman Grit Gardner and Mr and Mrs R A Browne with a total of 420 dollars to date. Contributions are tax deductible and will be sent to Sydney for the flood relief effort opened by the Lord Mayor.
Onlooker lists Saturday races with Flying Handicap at Skiptonella Final Girl Bad y Dinah and Arab Tout in Maiden Handicap Brin Chief Why Worse Quick Deal 2 Yr Old Handicap Rickaday Shallow Stream Maragoa Nilla Cup Macareena Pembroke Alabama King Improvers Waap Watson Blond Lily Fliming 2s.
All rights in memory of my dead husband and a father Alfred William Jim Fall who departed this life 28 February 1948 Always remembered by his loving wife and family.
Manilla and district tennis club holds a general meeting at the Mechanics Institute at 8 pm on Monday March 2. Members and intending members are invited. D Medhurst honorary secretary. Also Rugby League Football Club notes a Mechanics Institute gathering at 10 am Sunday March 1. A K Mallise honorary secretary. Ladies Auxiliary to conduct a street stall Saturday February 28. Donations and patronage requested. J Faulkner honorary secretary.
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