Hibernian Sports At Manilla Easter Monday Showcased Local Talent
Ideal weather drew a good crowd to Manilla Hibernian Society sports at the recreation ground on Easter Monday. An attractive program, run by an able committee led by Messrs D B Neill and L Baldwin, featured open handicap footraces, field events, and school competitions with numerous local youths earning prizes and special awards from the Post Office Hotel.
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Manilla Hibernian Society
Recreation Ground
Messrs
D. B.* Neill
L. Baldwin
L. Hatch
D. Green
B. Lang
A. Greer
East Side West Side at the Palais features star lineup
Barbara Stanwyck James Mason Van Heflin Ava Gardner headline the lavish screen version of East Side West Side. The film follows a society wife whose life is altered by three pivotal nights with a wealthy playboy. Robert Hutton Ruth Warwick Lola Bright appear in supporting roles during the weekend screenings.
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Side
West Side
Marcia” Davenport
Barbara. Stanwyck
James Mason
Van
Heflin
2Ava Gardner
Barbara Stanwyck
the Palais
Monnday
Parate
Robert Hutton
Ruth ‘Warwick
Lola ‘Abright
Kiss in the Dark at Palais on Wednesday
David Niven and Jane Wyman star in Kiss in the Dark a Warner Bros romance shown at the Palais Wednesday. The film is a Manhattan set fable centered on a shy concert pianist and a fast talking advertising model with an eccentric apartment backdrop.
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David Niven
Jane Wyman
Warner Bros
the Palais
Manhattan
Bay
Easter Bowling Tournament Sees Manilla Trio Reach Final Stages
In Tamworth the Easter Bowling Tournament of CNDBA drew about 200 players with visitors from Newcastle and several West and North Tamworth clubs. Manilla rinks led by Reg Brady reached the fours final and Brady and Blanch advanced to the pairs quarter finals. Final saw Rolling of Tamworth defeat Brady’s rink 31-27, Newman over Lansdown 31-27 in the singles semis.
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Reg Brady
H. Kennedy
White
A. C. Blanch
Central Northern’ Bowling Association
Tammorth
Rolling
Tamworth
Brady
Blanch
Newcastle
West Tamworth
North Tamworth
J. Byrnes
CNDBA
Frank Purkiss
Manilla
Messrs
V. ‘Byrnes
A. S. Davis
J. Bignall
R. Brady
Ny Starr
G. Broderlin
B' Nichols
L. Rolling
Tam. Sf
D. Kennedy
White A
On Dits About Scantily Dressed Scots and Bush Tales
A fragmentary ON DIT column quotes colorful remarks about a Scottish girl, a diving contest, and Australian bush life. The excerpt weaves humor and gossip through clipped lines and dialect, hinting at social norms and playful banter of the era.
Finals set for Northern Cricket at Manilla Grounds
Manilla Grounds chosen for cricket finals. Northern Cricket competitions name finalists for Sunday with Gunnedah to face Walcha in the showdown.
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Manilla Grounds
Manilla
Gunnedah
Walcha
Cedar Tree Grubs Warned Before Spraying In Spring
Cedar tree owners should spray promptly to kill hairy grubs now hatching. A mix of six tablespoons arsenate in four gallons water sprayed on trees will wipe out grubs, officers of the Department of Agriculture say. The harmless spray clears six large trees and supports local residents Victor Moore Wayne Morris Ann Crawford and Michael Denison.
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Department
of Agriculture
Wedding of Trinity Gharett Manilla Scene of a Pretty Wedding
The ceremony took place on Saturday February sixth when Gor daughter of holy wedlock united with William and Mrs F L Hoad of Willowsdene Somerton. The Rev V G Duncanshe officiated. The bride wore a bridal gown of white silver threaded lace over taffeta with square scalloped neckline long sleeves and scalloped waistline, with full skirt. Her veil was a four tiered embroidered tulle falling from a Juliet cap trimmed with dahlias orange leaves and fern. She carried a bouquet of white gladioli dahlias and blue forget me nots. The bride was attended by sisters Kathleen and Mary Pengilly in ice blue lace over taffeta gowns with jaw n necklines and circular pleated skirts. Their Juliet caps were blue lace and red roses. Best man was Bruce Pengilly. groomsman was Colin Head. Miss Ivy Faulks and Marion Branson flowers cousins did church decorations. Miss Faulks played organ. The signing of the M s occurred. The bride's mother welcomed guests in the Parish Hall in a navy American sheer crepe frock with navy and white accessories carrying a posy of red roses and carnations. The bridegroom's mother wore Nu Geen with black accessories and carried pink carnations and roses. The Church of England Women’s Guild organized a wedding breakfast. Ushers were M Paulls and J Hoad. The three tier cake was by Kathleen Pengilly. decorations by Mrs S Wheeler. For travelling the bride wore a sky blue suit with navy accessories. Honeymoon at Brisbane. future home at Dungowan. Additionally economists warn Australia would import meat by 1960 unless production rises.
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Trinity Gharett Manilla
William
F. L. Hoad
Willowdene
Somerton
V. G
Kathleen
Mary Pengilly
Juliet
Gladioli
Hruce Pengilly
Colin
Ivy Faulks
Marion Branson
Vy. Faulks
Moe
Church of England Womens’ Guild
Duncombe Y
Usher
M. ‘Paulls
J. Hoad
Pengilly
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Australian National Airways
A.N.A. Aushanno
M. C. MacKenzie & Sons Pty. Ltd
Hibernian
B. Martin
G.white
Heather Bell
R. O'Mullane
Brian Hiscox
John Hayward
Ailsa
Levi
J. Cooper
Brian Gardner
Jim
Elliott
Barry Baldock
M. Gallagher
Margaret
Kelly
Bruce Schaeffer
G. Gel. Magher
Margaret Kelly
M. Stew
B. Schaeffer
T. Wheeler
M. Schaeffer
Guy L White
John Faulkner
M. Sing
F. i Flett
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Flett
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Mani
Oscar
Gil
Victor: Moore
Wayne “Morris
Crawford
Erle, Portman
Ann Crawford
Michael’ Denison
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W. Miller
Arthur Street
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