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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1952
Page
2
The article traces wedding ritual shifts from ancient times to modern days. It notes pages walking with a child, carrying a sheaf of wheat for fruitfulness, later replaced by ornamental baskets. It describes the flower girl scattering flowers and mentions Jesuits in connection to a frisky flower girl.
Mr R J E Faulks of Roseville Manilla wins major prize for the second year in the Mexino Ewe Competition at Tamworth run under NSW State Merino Ewe Competition auspices. Four entries. Faulks fields two teams including Egelabra Blood with Guiseley Rams and six other notes on fleece quality. Prize details include a hogget entry by W R Busby and remarks on crimp, density, and future fleece potential. Auction notices and local obituaries follow.
Announcements of the Manilla Bowling Club annual general meeting set for Wednesday next July 30 at 8 pm. also notices on auctions for Kelpie and Border Collie pups and a Rotary Hoe for sale, and other local sale ads including coastal event reminders and fundraising street stalls.
R.S.S. and ASLA Manilla Sub Branch holds a monthly meeting Friday August 1 1952 at 8 pm at Parish Hall. Business includes general items notice of motion for a mid October Cut-Out Ball and details. Also Women table tennis tournament July 8 at 7 45 pm entry 2 shillings prizes 10 shillings each.
Mr W Brennan has enlisted for the Air Force and visits his parents in Queensland before camp. Mr and Mrs J A Byrnes are home from Newcastle. Mr and Mrs L E Baker spent the weekend in Sydney. Mr and Mrs A B Baker returned to Lockhart after a Manilla holiday. Miss M B E Payne State International Officer CWA from Nundle will speak at Manilla on August 1 International Day. Tamworth CWA members plan a visit to Manilla on Friday for International Day.
The star hailed as the era’s greatest actor presents City Lights at the Palais tonight and tomorrow. Chaplin’s tramp returns on screen with a blind flower girl and a wealthy misanthrope amid iconic comic moments and a celebrated reception. A second feature, Gentleman Jim, is also shown in the bill.
A Warner Bros film on James J. Corbett captures the Gay Nineties era with Errol Flynn and Alexis Smith in a vivid action biography. The production blends era color with boxing triumphs to depict the heavyweight champion’s rise and its cultural backdrop.
Boys under 18 may apply for a permanent Junior Postal Officer post in the PMG's Department. Competitive exam in Manilla on August 16 at the District Rural School. One week results. Training opportunities, long leaves, and superannuation. Applications close August 8, 1952. Details from Postmaster, Manilla.
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