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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1954
Page
1
Advertising listing describes 36 inch cream curtain net with border, 36 inch silk curtain net in cream blue green, 27 by 54 Axminster floor rugs in various patterns, Mohair non slip door mats 28 by 11 with colors red fawn blue green black brown, prices 17 shillings 6 pence each.
Fancy department hosiery item with sheer nylon usually 14 shillings each 11pence or 4/11 to 6/11 sale price per pair. Limited quantity and seniors may apply to the discount.
In Manilla, two bread manufacturers were prosecuted for failing to supply daily bread to about 3500 residents and country clientele. Lawyer Mr Leyden argued delivery must occur by 5 pm to keep business viable, noting ovens produce first batch by 9 am and second by 3 pm. He urged only a nominal penalty since this was the first such prosecution in the North.
Sgt Maskill testifies at Manilla scene of a December accident on the northern approach to the street bridge. The defendant smelled of liquor, admitted drinking, and showed unsteady behavior. Leyden defends, noting good character and long work at Jerry Diver. Police details recount a August 1 incident eight miles north, driver intoxicated, head injury, three stitches, and prior clean record. Church notices and local notes follow, including Methodist and United services. A cheque for £50 is mentioned in Westminster context.
Rourke was charged with breaking into J T Abberfield’s garage in Manilla Street and stealing two Dunlop 750-20 truck tyres valued at £60. Constable Stanford testified seeing Bourke near a motor lorry at Clifton’s Garage and that Bourke admitted taking the tyres and storing them by a river bank before plan to sell them. The case, including evidence of prior tyre thefts, progressed as Bourke claimed responsibility.
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