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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
3
A physician debate over hiccup cures reveals breath in a paper bag as the only broadly accepted remedy. Other prescriptions include eyelid pressure, stomach washing, or heavy drugs, while some doctors advocate severing the phrenic nerves to dull diaphragm emotion. The scene ends with a quip from a mother and child remarking on the United States.
Saturday’s bowling day saw chilly wind and a light snow flurry but players stayed, including Reg Brady and Frank Coorey in the Consistency handicap quarter final where Coorey triumphed 153/117 after Brady led by 30. Cal Scott and Dick Windeyer edged Bill Pittman and Fred Sampson by one point in a tight match. Jim Byrnes and Arthur White won the Sand, H. Pairs semi to reach the final, 24/19 after a late six, while Don McDonald and Trevor Price dominated the B grade Pairs 23/12. Roy Grantham recovers from nose and throat surgery at Tamworth Base Hospital and is expected back next week.
A concerted fund drive supports C of E Ugly Man Contest candidates in Halls Creek Millswinds Rushes Creek areas. Votes show K White 3140 E Woods 2859 K Paterson 4506. Ticket sales close 6 pm 27th and funds due 8 30 pm the same night. Belle of the Ball judging 8 45 pm and crowning 9 pm. Ugly Man winner announced 9 30 pm.
A corrected note states the Municipal Council will request the Dept of Main Roads to erect additional lights on the Namoi River footbridge. The earlier claim about transferring bridge lights was inaccurate and the difference lies in pursuing improved lighting rather than relocating existing lights.
The Manilla District Hospital Board met in the council chambers on Friday afternoon. It agreed to contribute half the cost of an electric mixer for the hospital kitchen, with the Auxiliary covering the other half. The board also approved purchases of bed crucibles, crutches, splints, and an electric radiator for a private ward. A £10 donation from Rev HJ Ao Emms was added to the Amenities Fund. Resignations were accepted from Nurses Gore and Irwin, and P Chapman was appointed as an additional triple certificate sister, with two nurse vacancies remaining. The annual meeting was set for August 15 at 2 pm.
At the board meeting of the Manilla Hospital Directors a letter from the Hospitals Commission announced higher charges for private ward 14 14 0 per week and intermediate ward 10 10 0 per week. Outdoor patient fees rise from 3d to 5d per visit.
On Saturday a Par Event opens the first round of the Mrs Ghys Trophy. Sunday features a Flag competition. Werris Creek Ladies day is set for Sunday next. Players are reminded to arrange their own transport.
Readers are asked to note the advert announcing the Te Manilla Stock Sale to be held Wednesday next starting at 10 am with fat sheep. light luncheon will be available at the yards.
A compact portrait of boys in varied sizes and colors found everywhere. The piece likens boys to truth with dirt, wisdom with gum in hair, and future hope with a frog in its pocket, noting reactions from mothers, siblings, and adults.
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