29 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1952
Page
1
In January Manilla and much of the state endured extreme heat with highs near 106 degrees on several days. Two Sunday storms brought cooler air, and by Monday afternoon the temperature had dropped to 94. The storms produced 53 points of rainfall at the local Post Office.
Cricket notes report a Saturday afternoon match where Tiidejehdatite 118 defeated Colts 88. J Russell b Forward and R McMillan top scores with several batsmen including Behan, Moy, Lawler, Norris, and Adamson contributing. Bowling honours go to Dickson, Forward, and Adamson with modest scores against their bowlers.
Melbourne report notes some Victorian drovers earn over £100 weekly while handling up to 1000 sheep. One veteran recalls earning £60 as a beginner, with potential to reach £200 weekly in the Kimberleys. Yass Hospital accepts a tender for a modern laundry facility costing £40.
The notice lists bowls events for Wednesday and Friday with eight and handicap pairs matches. Geddes and Campbell face House on Moore, Consistency, J Coupland and T Stewart. Friday features Carlyon and Love versus Pavy and Jackson, plus several singles and pairs matchups. Saturday includes Ridgwell and Bignal versus Ghys and Williams, Brady versus Moore.
Experts warn egg prices will run about 7 shillings 6 pence a dozen next winter as poultry farmers exit the industry and food price bungling continues. Farmers threaten mass slaughter to push prices up to 6 shillings 6 pence. About 50 men were dismissed from Keep it Dam works last week amid rising unemployment reports from Narrabri.
Clerk of Petty Sessions reports Public Revenue up by 160 pounds last year. For 1951 receipts totaled 671 pounds 10 shillings 3 pence versus 401 pounds 5 shillings 9 pence in 1950. Summons cases rose to 243 from 220. drunken charges 96 versus 86. children's cases 7, down 17 from 1960. Vital stats list births 51 deaths 27 marriages 27 for 1861/1950 comparisons.
The Montevideo, a 48600 ton Norwegian registered ship, docked at Brisbane with holds packed for a novel project by Concrete Developments Pty. Ltd. It will supply precast concrete homes and materials for 209 men and families, aiming to house more than a thousand people in modern dwellings. The scheme costs about £2,500 per home.
A church page presents an alphabetic verse list equating letters with Christian concepts such as Believers Christ and Salvation, praising God’s grace and the spiritual path. The item notes an RSL film screening decision about The Wicked Lady and a telegram reply declining another film, My Favourite Blonde, amid waning interest.
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