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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1953
Page
3
An Australian footballer at Trumper Park set off a burglar alarm when a ball broke a garage window 150 feet from the goal posts. The incident ties a local match to property damage and prompts security attention.
About 60 pupils and two teachers visited Manilla on Wednesday April 15 for cricket vigoro and ball games. Barraba won most competitions in senior and junior years. cricket was decided 78 to 66 with Barraba top scorer B Reading 34. Narrabri visited Manilla April 17 for cricket vigoro and tennis. Narrabri won cricket and tennis while Manilla won vigoro. Manilla's H Lennon scored 26 in 55, Narrabri bowlers shared two wickets each. Townham and Annis Brown led Manilla bowlers with 5 for 15 and 5 for 32 respectively. Tennis saw Narrabri win both girls and boys events while Manilla claimed mixed doubles. The council meeting and school visits to Freezing Works were noted, with thanks extended to hosts and organizers.
The Minister for Transport Mr Martin announced that from May 1 all bicycles ridden at night must have a red tail light and reflectors. He said the extra cost and inconvenience are justified for rider safety as drivers complain riders are hard to see without proper lights.
Regional stations 2CR 2CY 2LG 2NR 2NU 2TR WL air a May 3–9 program slate. Entries include Countryman’s Session Symphony Hour Church Service Songs from the Shows and Take It From Here. Evening lineups feature Guest of Honour Clive Amadio's Quintet and Sunday Night Irmgard Seefried with U.N. Report notes and boxing and dance programs across days.
Columbia Pictures presents Sirocco starring Humphrey Bogart Marta Toren and Lee J Cobb in a tense violent love story set under martial law in a turbulent Near East city. An American gunrunner weaves through danger and intrigue amid Damascus fighting the French.
The Presbyterian Women's Guild hosts the annual Flower Show at Memorial Hall on Friday May 8 featuring sections for flowers cooking and needlework. Trophies donated for cooking and best exhibitor in the Flower section are on display at H C Dengates window and by M C Maykensley & Sons. Luncheon afternoon tea and market tea will be served with stalls and competitions. Schedules available from Secretary Mrs C E Wicks 75 Court Street. Supported by Interrupted Journey starring Richard dati.
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