Public meeting protests high rates in Manilla
A large crowd gathers at a Manilla Labor League convened meeting to protest the municipal rates for 1952. The Mayor and council members explain the rate structure across Funds including Electricity Water and Sewerage, while residents challenge how UCV figures drive increases and urge a deputation to review figures and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Australian Labor Party
Balding-Tates
Gril
Grill
M¢Namata
J. RK. Bryan
Bryan
Ted
Ted North
North
Sid Carlyon
Carlyon
Bock
UCV
Teanhot
Fred Payy
UGV
ICV
Pavy
Town notes on death of King George VI and council meeting
The town clerk reports a message from the Secretary at Canberra expressing sympathy on the death of King George VI. Debates cover rate rises, basic wage provisions for 1952, ratepayer payment difficulties, and sewerage installation, with a seven-member deputation to study figures and report back. A motion of thanks to Mr Harrison for use of the Palais is carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
George VI
Buckingham Palace
J. McDonald
Grill
McDonald Coul
J. R. Bryan
Fred ‘Pavy
Mc Donald
Ken Small
Pavy
Harry Stevelny
K.oeeans
H. Penfold
E Davis
Z. ‘Hiscox
T. Sterelhy
Myr
Harry Penfold
Penfold
Guill
Harrison
Bt Ni
School Show Highlights Community Involvement And Overcrowding
At the annual show the School showcased its role for the surrounding area. The General Activity Class led by Mr J A Haining surveyed services, mapped routes covering 400 sq miles, and displayed data under Do You Know This About Your School. The exhibit featured student drawings on bus travel, activities with Rotary, radio listening, films, cooking, and manual work. Enrolment trends and rising infant department funding were shown, alongside concern over overcrowding and inadequate classrooms. Models from Kindergarten to Secondary, a homemade theodolite, and numerous crafts and foods illustrated student effort and community links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Haining
Coularen
Amgesgotrn
Gether
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al Axminister
Axminster
M. C- MacKenzie & Sons Pty: Ltd
T. Hiscox
Ty Hiscox
A. Davis
Carying
Molion
Municipali
Municipail Council
Jetter
Prime Minister’s Department
Canberra
Geuze
Stoddart
Hayward
Lettecee
Stoddart & Hayward
P.O
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