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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1951
Page
1
A reader notices 11 ounce quantity of Azalea yarn suitable for cardigan projects from Totem Knitting Wool. The item appears in a catalog or advertisment, listing weight and brand for maker and hobbyists.
Manilla's Jubilee celebrations featured a grand procession through Court and Manilla streets followed by a showground sports program. A highlight reenacted Ned Kelly's coach hold up at Glenrowan with cast including Darkie Grant and Reg Fletcher, as Ex Sgt R W J Dick of Manilla was remembered for his scouting and police service. The event closed with the Jubilee Ball and official opening remarks by Ald. Grill.
The Manilla Jubilee marked the 50 year progress since the Mazilla Municipal Gatin oil formation on June 1 1901. Ald Grill led a large procession praising committee workers and teachers while Miss Janice Porter and a horse incident marred the day. A Brownie owned horse named Toby Grant fell during the walk trot and gallop event, fatally injuring the animal.
Young swimmers and sprinters are listed with prize outcomes. Betty Honess and Marlene Howell share top marks in 50 yards. Janet Bell and Judith Cooper place in 50 yards. Gwen Gardney and Lattie Joliffe win 50 yards. Margaret Kelly and Janice Jenner place in 50 yards. Kay Elliott and Sneesby appear in a 100 yard event. Marie Stewart and others are noted among the 16 yard and 75 distance events.
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