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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1954
Page
3
Advertises boys pullovers in sizes from 22 to 32 inches with two price points. Grey and navy at 30 shillings each. Grey maroon and navy at 19 shillings 6 pence each.
The Mothers Club hosted a large doll show with many entries and popular attendance. Judges Mesdames Campbell and Suttie awarded prizes across multiple doll categories including doll clothing knitted, under six, bridal, in pram, and other types, plus toy categories judged by Mr. Dudley Rush. Nancy Grant won the main doll competition.
An Am-draw for the Tamworth District Rugby League second round was set after Quirindi withdrew. July 11 fixtures include North vs Manilla and East vs Walcha. Subsequent games span July 18 to August 22 with home teams listed first and alternating venues.
The Manila Red Cross Society reports a successful Red Cross Day with £141 forwarded to Headquarters from badge sales and donations. A turkey competition was won by ticket 82 held by Miss E. Bilsborough, with thanks given to donors and badge purchasers.
The Tamworth District League judiciary committee upheld a protest by Manilla against Werris Creek over the junior games. Manilla alleged four Quirindi players played for Werris Creek. The committee ruled the players were not registered with Werris Creek. Secretary R Morgan said Werris Creek was advised not to use Quirindi players. The league had not decided whether Quirindi, who withdrew from the competition on the bus weekend, could align with Werris Creek.
The Tamworth League asked for a copy of the Country Rugby League rule allowing players from a defunct club to play with any other club in the same year. No communication was received on Monday night. The League advised Werris Creek that all players must be registered, regardless of prior play with Quirindi.
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