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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1952
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Doug O Neill receive congratulations on the safe arrival of a son. Mr Mick Dyson and daughter Gloria spent the weekend at Quirindi.
North Manilla notes report a successful May 24 bonfire and house party at Mr. and Mrs Forwood. Proceeds benefited the Children’s Playground Fund. Credit goes to the Forwoods and North Manilla Progress Assoc officers and committee members, with thanks to attendees and supporters including Mr. Laurie Baldwin and Mrs. Behan. Competitions awarded prizes to Miss R Fletcher, Mr. G Uriquart, and Mr. H Gilmour.
At the last monthly meeting the P and C Association reported exhausted funds amid school needs. A Euchre night, a street stall on July 19, and a mid August Leap Year Dance are planned to raise money. Welcome to Mr. Jackson is noted, with a farewell to Mr. Love tonight at 8 pm in the Domestic Science Room. The council will be asked to proceed with a concrete footpath on Court Street before winter. Portable Class Rooms erection is delayed due to missing materials. G R Collins is named to join the Manilla District Spastic Centre Council. A Methodist YPG Concert is scheduled for July 3.
Ronald Neame's pre oduction Golden Salamander screens at the Palais with Trevor Howard as a daring lover and Anouk making an acclaimed debut as Anne. David the archaeologist arrives in Tunisia to supervise antiques and falls for Anne while dodging gun runners. Supporting feature Adam and Evlyne stars Stewart Granger and Jean Simmons.
The President and members of the Manilla Hospital Auxiliary thank everyone for donations and patronage and for assisting with their Street Stall on May 24. Two competitions were held. a pair of fowls won by Mr. W. Harrison with ticket BB35 and a second prize by Mr. Gyul Leonard with ticket AAAS.
The Rotary Club of Manilla invites the public to hear Professor E. M. Williams of the Clinics University of Technology speak on the topic. The talk will commence at 9:15 pm on Wednesday June 4th 1952 at the Methodist Church Hall Strafford Street Manilla. It is the second in a series sponsored by the Club. R. A. Browne Secretary 26th May 1952.
Infants School Doll Show set for Friday at 2 30 pm in Kindergarten Hall with categories for best rag doll best dressed black doll best novelty doll best felt doll and a Boys section for best mechanical wooden novelty and felt toy and toy animal ARDCASTLE bus departs at 7 30 pm Thursday to Barraba Diggers Ball. NORTH MANILLA PROGRESS ASSOCIATION MEETING at 8 pm Wednesday 4th June at Mrams Forwood residence. JEAN FAULKNER Sec Manilla Sub Branch BSS AILA meeting Friday 6th January at 8 pm in Club Room Business General
Red Cross Society to hold a street stall on Friday June 6 to raise funds and collect goods for the appeal. Donations in cash or goods are gratefully accepted by the committee led by D. Coates honorary secretary.
The Manilla District Cricket Club announces a Friday night event at 8 pm in the Mechanics Institute for the annual smoke and prize presentation. All cricketers and their partners are invited to attend.
Extra charges on rates announced with 30 June 1952 as the last day for current rates without increase. After that date payments must include a 5 percent per annum penalty on outstanding rates. Town Clerk R A Browne issues the notice from Manilla Council Chambers in June 1952.
Mauilla Town Clerk R A Browne reminds drivers that the Stock Route along Rushes Creek Road ends at the road to the Low Level Bridge. Animals must not be driven north of this point along River Street. Manilla council chambers dated 2 June 1952.
Manilla municipal authorities offer for sale two secondhand tanks about 1000 gallons each. Tanks located at the memorial grounds. Proposals lodged with the town clerk by Wednesday, 11th June 1952. Highest price not necessarily accepted. R A Browne town clerk 27 May 1952.
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