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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1954
Page
1
The Manilla Race Club faced a washout despite high prospects for a strong meeting. Storms disrupted racing, rain insurance paid out, and new club buildings opened while revival efforts continued under V A Byrnes and late president Harry Hawker, with historical notes tracing racing back to 1870.
In Manila Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday Keith Tillman was fined £4 for selling adulterated milk. Inspector Brian T. Beavers testified the sample lacked butter fat when purchased December 1 1953. Lawyer M Leyden cited equipment issues and good business history to argue the deficiency could stem from not agitating the milk. The defendant has since replaced the instrument and instructed staff on proper use.
At 7:45 pm on October 5 1953 a driver veered onto the wrong side of Manilla Street near the Manilla Bridge, wrecking his car after striking a white post. Police evidence said he was under the influence, hospital staff supported the claim, and he admitted having too many drinks. He had prior similar charges in 1951, with a two year good behaviour bond now lapsed.
The annual meeting of the Manilla Golf Club highlighted a positive financial report by the retiring president A J Dyson. Officers elected include Patroness Mrs Flo ONeill Patron Mr K a Patter by President A J Dyson Vice President N Abbot Treasurer Tr Dyson Secretary committee members named.
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