Shire Rates Raised By One Penny For 1953
The Shire increased the rate by 1d on the past two years levy. Expenditure from the General Fund for 1953 totals £34,385 with £19,223 to be raised by rates and £15,162 from other revenue. Unimproved capital land value is £922,704. The rate rise reflects reduced loan monies and DMR grants, with maintenance on roads the sole major work planned. Dr G R Park noted expenditure cuts and urged ratepayers to understand rising costs.
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G. R. Park
My Favorite Spy at the Palais Tonight and Tomorrow
Bob Hope stars as both spy and burlesque performer opposite Hedy Lamarr in a Tangier romance comedy. Cast includes Mike Mamurki and Shee Conklin in a riotous, exotic New Orleans styled adventure. Also previews RKO’s My Forbidden Past with Mitchum Gardner Douglas.
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Bob
the Palais
Paramount
Hedy Lamarr
Hedy
Tangier
Mike Mamurki
Shee Conklin
Mano Billy Bagle
Weauers
New Orleans
RKO Radio
Robert Mitchum
Ava Gardner
Melvyn Douglas
Learn-to-Swim Campaign Opens in Manilla NSW
The NSW Amateur Swimming Association runs a state wide program in Manilla with 137 participants including 1 boy and 62 girls plus 9 adults. Two instructresses guide the pupils aiming for a 25 yard swim test. The mayor will award certificates at 2 15 pm at the pool.
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NSW Amateur Swimming Association
Manilla
Valmar Jermyn
Shirley Beverstock
Ald Grill
Postal voting rules update for Tamworth electorate
Voters in Tamworth and Manilla district face new postal voting rules for the February 14 election. Postal votes require residence more than five miles from a polling booth and must be requested by 6 pm February 6. Ill and infirm voters near a booth must apply to be visited by an Electoral Visitor with a ballot box before February 6.
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Tamworth
Manilla
West Tamworth
Tamworth Base Hospital
Manilla Hospital
Reunion Brings Cousins Stanley and Keys Together After 40 Years
A joyful reunion occurred as Mr Stanley and Mr Keys, cousins long separated, reconnected after forty years and planned to settle in Adel. Keys moved back early this year and both now reside in Adel.
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Mr. Stanley
Mr. Keys
Keys
Adelaide
Hospital Boiler Offer Delayed by Health Approval
A resident offered a second hand boiler to replace the hospital’s worn unit. The Board waited for Hospitals Commission approval and informed the Minister for Health. W A Chaffey was enlisted to press the matter. he urged prompt action by telegram after meeting with the Board.
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Hospitals Commission
Minister For Health
W. A Chaffey
W A. Chaffey
Manilla
Chaffey
Health
Subsidy Increase For Manilla District Hospital
The Manilla District Hospital gains a subsidy rise from the New South Wales Hospitals Commission for 1952/53, payable from July 1 last year. Monthly funding increases from £767 to £821, with the Treasury’s Statement presented at Friday’s board meeting.
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Manilla District Hospital
The
New South Wales Hospitals Commission
Beehive in Ballymena Bedroom Houses 25,000 Bees
Henry Lawrence of Bally mens Ireland keeps a beehive in his bedroom established two years ago. He now has a 25,000 bee colony thriving in town, proving bees can be kept successfully in urban spaces despite traditional concerns.
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Henry Lawrence
Ballymens
Ireland
Hospital Debt and December Financial Summary
A meeting disclosed hospital indebtedness of £325 5 6. The December 1 balance stood at £356 14 3, with receipts for the month totaling £1403 3 2, including £270 in subsidy arrears from July 1 to December. Payments during the month were £1374 14 5, leaving a debit balance of £525 5 6 at December List.
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M. C. MacKenzie & Sons Pty. Ltd
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Wen
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Monwealth Bank
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