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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1954
Page
3
Multiple items listed for sale including Stoddart and Haywar black and cherry red ladies court shoes in medium heel, sizes 3 to 7, with stock lines in Lincoln and Glamour brands.Prices range around 55 to 64 shillings per pair.
The municipal council meets with Alderman Grill presiding. Funding approved for Manilla Recreation Ground improvements and fencing. £50 for carrval approved. Protests over electricity charges by Professor Corthesy noted. balance £5 owed to be pursued. Keep Left signs planned. Centre gardens work to be done. Federation resolutions considered. NSW Fitness Council seeks play centre cooperation. Time extension granted for weather shed in North Manilla. School crossings and signs updated. school sports use of recreation ground approved. Warning signs repainted. footpath and pothole issues referred to Works Committee for inspection and next meeting report.
The Child Welfare Department in South Wiles appeals for foster homes for state wards of all ages. It stresses genuine love, secure homes, and says wards are victims, not delinquents. It urges people willing to care for babies or older children, noting support with allowances and medical needs, to respond now.
The Thames bed will be moved to allow the Monarch, the world s largest cable laying ship, to berth beside the factory making cable for a new trans Atlantic telephone. Earl de la Warr cited the risks and engineering skill required for laying the line. The proposed cable would include 52 repeaters and over 300 valves with about 6000 other components.
A vintage listing describes 36 inch All wool Challenge dress flannel available in many colors including navy and brown priced at 12 shillings 11 pence per yard. An 80 inch unbleached plain sheeting is priced at 67 shillings 6 pence per yard, with stock running out at 32 shillings 6 pence.
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