Fined for Failing to Destroy Rabbits
The Manilla Tamworth case adjourned with Mr A J O'Brien for W Holloway of the P P Board. Evidence shows Charles Johnston released rabbits and sought myxomatosis inoculation from Manilla, while others testified to rabbit destruction efforts on Keepit and Namoi River properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Tamworth
A J O’brien
Creagh and
Creagh
W. Holloway
P.P. Board
Charles G. Johnston
Namoi
Clifford Howess
Keepit
A J O'Brien
L. J. Stanford
Johnston
Manilla Tennis Club president reports successful 1952/53 season
The Manilla District Tennis Club president G Rowse notes the 1952/53 season was highly successful with about 70 members, plans to reach 100, 49 matches played, two players selected for NSWLTA coaching, four chosen for the North-West team at Armidale, and a well attended ball and June tournament with low expenses. Lighting of the second court completed, club seen as town asset, and best wishes for 1953/54. A separate court note mentions grounds for proposed revocation due to rabbit infestation and a magistrate imposing a light penalty after eradiation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nswlta
North-West
Armidale
Liike
L. Durham
D. Jacobs
Manilla
Robberies Hit Manilla With Two Local Burglars
Thieves struck two Manilla businesses in recent days. Jim Mills shop next to Ready Money Store lost £2 17s 6d in silver from a rear window. The Post Office Hotel on Strafford Street saw £20 stolen after forcing a bar window. Police investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim. Mills
Ready Money
Post Office
Strafford St
Pool Need Urges Action from Manilla Community
Mr W L Bingham secretary of the Manilla Parents and Citizens Association writes celebrating the push for a children’s swimming pool. He recalls the Link or Swim Committee led by Fred Pavy and R M Smith, noting a weekend storm delayed progress and urging the council and community to complete a pool for the 1953 summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. J. Byrnes
Manilla
O' Brien
Soil Conservation Commission
Sydney
W. L. Bingham
The
Fred Pavy
Parents and Citizens Association
R. M. Smith
P.’and C. Association
Reading Gap Strikes Southern Spain Communities
In southern Spain large portions of the population face illiteracy with roughly a third unable to read or write. Local officials and educators warn about long term social and economic consequences as schools push adult literacy programs and outreach. Community organizations pilot mobile learning centers to reach remote neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Flood Relief Fund reaches Britain and Holland via Sydney link
A correspondence from the Lord Mayor of Sydney to Ald Grill announces an emergency Flood Relief Fund for Great Britain and Holland. The appeal will close March 31, 1953 after a £5000 instalment to each country, with funds distributed via the Lord Mayor of London and the Netherlands Embassy in Canberra. Donations may be sent to the Town Clerk or Shire Clerk in Manila and will be acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Holland
London
Canberra
Manilla
R A Browne
J Coates
Donations to Manilla Hospital Highlight Local Support
At the Manilla Hospital Board meeting donors were thanked for contributions. The RSS & AILA sub-branch sent £106 15s 4d from the Oakhampton ball proceeds. The Palais Theatre charity show High Jinks raised £81 6s 6d, paid to hospital. The Tamworth Musical Society donated the profit. Queen Elizabeth may change the Duke of Edinburgh title in her coronation list. The British television audience nears eight million with about one million Australians using their own cameras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Hospital
Palais Theatre
Tamworth
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Britain
Red Cross Gala Ball Raises Funds Aboard Liner
Sydney Harbour hosts the Red Cross Gala Christmas Ball where the committee led by Mrs Eileen Lomas hands a cheque for proceeds to the Red Cross S W Division chairman. The event aboard an Italian liner boosted charity by over 300 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Sydney
Sydney Harbour
McOmmittee
Eileen Lomas
Red “Cross
S.W
Mrie Lack
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Col Flannelette
M. C. MacKenzie & Sons Pty. Ltd
O’ Brien
Riverleegh
Earl's Court
D. H. Kennedy
J. D. Kennedy and Sons
Manilla District
G. Rowse
O’brien
Stoddart
Hayward
Hollywood
Maxwell
Price Sik
Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
P.O
Ald
G. F B. Grill
P . Hills
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