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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1953
Page
2
Tuesday’s special meeting approved a 50 percent rate rebate for pensioner ratepayers on the land their dwelling sits on. Als, Doring opposed, saying government should fund such relief. The 1953 Estimates include rebates and the Council will seek a government subsidy covering half the rebate.
On Wednesday night the Consistency Handicap saw Len McKay defeat Warburton TID 156. John Blair beat A Clayton 31 to 20 in the Club Singles. Col Scott 31 defeated W R Grantham 18 after an 18 all 20th end. Other results featured Social, Coates, Bignall, North 20 over Ivan Miller, Howie, W J Byrnes 4. Abberfield, Small, Cocking 23 over Doring, Gore, Miller II. Coulton, Sampson, W Coupland 17 over Maskill, Stevelny, Dr. Windeyer 14. Players named to travel to Bingara for the Muggleton Cup. Transport at 10:30 am.
The President of Mandoa Shire Council Cr. G with Sergeant Maskill attended a meeting at Wonge Creek Hall. An excellent turnout of brigade members showcased equipment with a very satisfactory firefighter demonstration. Councillor Bowman reported that the Fire Fighter…
The Learn to Swim program in Manilla opens Saturday at 2 pm with 85 children enrolled so far. Organisers urge more enrollments from children and warn adults may join Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Instructors arrive Saturday morning. no charges for instruction.
A concert staged by children of the Manila Play Centre will be held Friday January 16 at the Palais Theatre. Admission is free and the public is invited. Courtesy of Mr. Harrison, the event features folk dancing, vocal and instrumental numbers, plays, and a puppet show.
Palais presents MR BELVEDERE RINGS THE BELL a brisk comedy featuring Clifton Webb as Belvedere who revives an old folks home with wit and verve Joanne Dru and Hugh Marlowe co star in a romantic subplot Webb outshines rivals in banter and Bible quotes while a youth potion from a 112 year old Oriental adds humor Saturday's Hero with John Derek and Donna Reed screens as the second feature.
The President reported a proposal to form a Bush Fire Brigade to cover Klori and district. It would link with Bushes Creek and ae Creek Brigades and extend from Manilla to the Shire boundary, building on the strong service of the Upper Manilla brigade.
Education drive announces visiting NSW Amateur Swimming Association instructors will run free sessions for children from 5 and adults in Manilla starting 2 pm Saturday January 17 1953 until Wednesday January 21 1953 Booking points include Council Chambers Electrical Showroom and Play Centre Co operation request notes this is second visit since 1945 and aims to provide free lessons to the community.
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