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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1951
Page
1
A list of fabrics and patterns including Corduroy Velveton in Teale Brown Grey Black Bottle and Movie Taffeta in Pink Lemon White Green Cyclamon Mauve Blue Black Red. Also mentions Pillow Ticks for B White Ticking and various measurements like 9/4 yd and 4/11. The text appears as a catalog fragment with miscellaneous textile items.
The Manilla District Hospital Board met with five members present in the Council Chambers. They accepted a £13 15s 0d quote for a hospital ramp, planned timber purchases, and ground work including installing drains and removing a large tree. A cheque of £67 4s 6d from excess furniture sales was directed to the general fund. The board discussed two applications for a board vacancy, named a treasurer, and noted wardsman Becher’s progress. Cash receipts for the month totalled £731 15s 5d, payments £582 12s 8d, and the end balance £1,282 0s 8d including 2255 special statistics.
The selected players to meet Tamworth at Tamworth on Sunday, June 24 include E Moy A McDonald G Rowe M Grantham L Gunter R Robinson with Mesdames Rowe Lund Gunter Patterson and Dyson. Reserves M Northey and Mrs K Moy. Printed and published by George Arthur Greaves, proprietor, Manilla Street Manilla NSW.
The New South Wales Anti Tuberculosis Unit will visit Manilla on July 2 and 3. Stoddart and Hayward Pty Ltd forms an x ray group and will fund staff x rays during work hours. Mackenzie and Son firm also forms a survey group. Appointments at Council Chambers. Fee five shillings per person.
The annual Manilla Club tournament starts Saturday and Sunday with a large field expected. Ken Patterson and Noel Aberfield won Sundays wall par event. The program includes mixed foursomes Saturday and events Sunday for members and associates. Notable entrants include Gordon Thompson from Tamworth and the Cross brothers of Werris Creek. The A grade winner from last year shot two over par and the improved course may match or better that score.
John Allen Geddes, of Oak Vale Barraba, died May 15 at Barraba District Hospital aged 67. Eldest son of the late John Geddes and wife, he bred merino sheep and won hackney horse championships in two states. Survived by widow, siblings Herbert Colin and several sisters. Irene and Rupert predeceased. Funeral at Presbyterian Church Manilla with Masonic service at graveside.
At Manilla council, Alderman Gilmour reported builders for the New South Wales Housing Commission faced timber shortages from the local mill. About 3000 to 5000 feet of flooring meant for Sydney was tied up. The mill owner F R Heywood supplied logs a year ago and is obliged to saw locally to reduce freight. Local orders will grow once two electric motors and a regulator are installed, delayed by missing parts.
The Manilla Methodist Young Peoples Club will celebrate its 21st anniversary this weekend. A banquet Friday night will host over 100 guests, followed by a basket picnic at Upper Manilla Saturday afternoon and a social in the Methodist Hall Saturday night. Sunday services at 11 am and 7 pm feature Rev. Dr. George Wheen of Sydney as guest speaker. Former members from across the state are returning to renew acquaintances and memories, noting the club's long, influential service to church and youth.
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