15 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1952
Page
1
A compact sale notice lists discounted floral and striped rayon dresses in various lengths and colors. It notes limited quantities with specific sale dates and prices such as 36 and 40 inch lengths, patternedvoile and sheer options, and early month specials, urging shoppers to act quickly.
The Municipal Council has finalized house numbering plans. A Sydney company will supply number plates after inspecting the town and drawing a Street Plan. Plates and fittings expected by end of January with installation starting in February. Cost per householder is 3 shillings.
In a War Veterans Cup match at the local oval on Sunday Manilla 260 and Tamworth 7 for 156 at stumps produced a draw. Major contributions came from Manilla’s Don May and A Reading who combined for 166, with detailed scores for Kinings Geddes Bell Moy and Reading among others. Tamworth’s innings saw promising scores from Beaumont Howlett Potter George Balkenin and Reading, while Tamworth bowlers flung Warkill and Russell for Manilla. Seconds match saw Tamworth win by 233 runs over No. 2 oval.
The Shire Engineer A Jochimson details completed work on Milliwindi Lane and Billevine to Boggabri mail road, plus Marley road grading and kerbing on Manilla Bendemeer and Bungedore roads. Repairs to rabbit-damaged pavement at Barraba road were made, concrete culverts built for a school bus route, and plant deliveries and repairs noted with holiday delays and spare part shortages.
The event drew over 60 relatives and friends who celebrated Shirley and Keith with gifts, games, and dancing at the Palais Theatre on Monday. Shirley received a bouquet from Little Sue Wicks. A tasty supper followed as the evening drew to a close.
Results from the Australian Music Examination Board practical assessments show Pianoforte grades for Joseph's Convent Manilla and associates. Students including Roslyn Coupland Lorraine Sneesby Phillippa Coorey Crothy Leonard Bruce Townsend Robyn Hayhe Wileen Billborough Toni Yates Marlene Hiscox Colleen Cocking Toni Vere Philippa Alterator Evelyn Joliffe Gwenyth Catless Judith Coote Margaret Geddes Ivan Gainey Ris Ellen Joliffe Marlene Joliffe Jean Duncombe Lynette Moore Dianne Wilkinson James Wilkinson and William Austin plus Wendy Bignall Helen Heywood Stanley Heywood achieved passes credits or honors across 2nd to 6th grades and preliminary.
On Friday last 61 children from Tamworth Olympic pool attended a tour arranged by the Municipal Council. Senior children inspected the Tamworth Power Station, and a bus load also visited the Scenic Lookout with the Manilla Town Clerk coordinating arrangements.
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