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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 04, 1951
Page
3
Br Grantham and Mrs Pittman carded one under par 48 to win last Saturday's mixed foursome. In the Mackenzie Cup opening round, Frank ONeill led with nett 66, followed by J C Turner 67, L Ridgwell 67, and W Martin 68 as 36 holes remain. Len Ridgwell, on annual leave, will mow the course, preparing fairways for a smooth, well trimmed layout.
Manilla Jubilee Celebrations Committee invites public to attend the farewell ceremony for Manilla’s Cyclist Courier bound for Tamworth with the loyalty message. The Canberra presentation to the Prime Minister is set for Tuesday 8 May 1951. Residents may sign at the Council Chambers to forward messages and cyclists may join the Tamworth leg on Friday 4 May 1951. The Manilla funeral of Alfred Cowper Veness details follow later.
The fourth Tamworth Eisteddfod runs August 10 to 18 at Tamworth Town Hall with entries due May 14 and a double fee. Past results mention St Dominics Priory and Tamworth High School in singles, with strong choral and country school performances, and a push to boost school instrumental ensembles and drama sections.
A dance at Halls Creek Hall on Friday April 6 raised £14 17s 6d for Manilla Red Cross funds. The Society thanks the organizing ladies and the public for attendance and assistance to support this worthy object.
A new Eleanor Mackinnon Memorial Junior Red Cross Home for sick and needy children opens at Cronulla this month, housing 23 boys. It expands services from Ramsgate and welcomes New Australians aged 4 to 14, admission by welfare officer or doctor referral, near the beach with convalescence facilities.
Tamworth Riding Club changes plan from a May camp due to cold weather. A day of riding events and a picnic is scheduled for Saturday May 15 at the Tamworth showground with events for age groups and sports. Ponies available from members for those without mounts. families urged to attend and enjoy. For details call Manilla 7.
Electors are reminded the council election will be held one week after federal elections on May 5. One vacancy to be filled under the law. All ratepayers must vote whether residing in Manilla or not. Residents on the Municipal Roll must note the voting hours from 8 am to 8 pm on May 5 1951.
Old stock clearance offers diverse items including boys wool socks mens wool pullovers sleeveless polos and shirts at varied prices. Ladies wool frocks and knitted pullovers in green blue and other shades priced below old rates. Extra fine linen dowlas striped in color 4/11ya. Velvetta flannel ette 40 inch white and shell pink. Mens suits fabrics and table of garments noted with limited sizing and discounts.
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