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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1954
Page
3
Stoddart and Hayward advertise boys sleeveless pullovers in sizes 22 to 32 inches priced at 30 shillings each in grey navy and various color mixes. boys pullovers in grey maroon and navy 22 to 32 inches at 19 shillings 6d. men's pullovers in grey navy maroon 34 to 42 inches at 30 shillings. men's windcheaters in navy brown maroon sizes SM to EXOS priced at 39 shillings.
The conference debated opposition to current local government road financing and proposed a committee with primary producers to devise a fairer system. It condemned underfunded shire roads, warned the 40 hour week harms industry, and urged a 44 hour week. It also called for a railway inquiry to curb waste and lower freight costs.
Agricultural Society records a low turnout of 33 members. President B V Byrnes reports, noting donation by James Brady of 55 pounds to trotting prize money. Treasurer Grill shows a year end loss due to ground works costing 221 pounds 12 shillings 4 pence, and warns of membership decline and quorum issues. A proposed 15 member Management Committee to meet monthly aims to boost attendance. Also notes forthcoming Manilla versus Werris Creek game and local sporting updates.
Last weekend Manilla teams played three matches with close results. One team beat Gar thowan 14 sets to 11, while another lost to Gar thowan at Manilla 149 sets to 11. Manilla beat Barraca 19 sets to 16 in a return. Noted improvements include John Gallagher Ian Handley Len Dennis and Margaret Ferry. Len unavailable due to football commitments. Members invited to submit blazer designs in green and gold by July 1, with committee meeting July 12 to discuss. Next Sunday opens a ladies and gents doubles tournament. entries expected heavy, so lodge early. Court captain for next Saturday is D Fletcher. Club sessions begin 1:30 pm. challenges must be lodged.
Church of England schedules posted for Manilla Milliwindi Upper Manilla and Somerton with HC Evensong and Sunday times. Rev. V C Duncombe Rev H J A Emms Rev John Mitchell lead services including family and divine worship across locations.
Ivor Brown curates events from spring 1951 to summer 1952 including the death of a king, the rise of a queen, Labour Government’s fall, Churchill’s return, and various local and overseas happenings. Lighter items add variety. The book may be borrowed by Manila Public Library members.
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