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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 04, 1954
Page
2
Cars bought for cash and sold with a 1/3 deposit. Options include 24 month terms. Local dealer advertises flexible financing and installment plans with quick approvals for buyers in Manilla. Additional details not provided.
The 18th stage at 500 yards determined the Challenge Cup winner A T Hall 63 70. Sunday’s final stage of the Championships added totals for H Dengate B Pevey D Hall and others. Next Saturday will host the 11th stage of the Swinton handicap over 600 yards.
Personal notes record happy arrivals and travels. Mr and Mrs Stan Reid welcome a son others congratulate Mr and Mrs Campbell on three daughters. W Molley and A Chapman return home H Greer and son back from Queensland John Allen of Sydney holidays with G V Cooke Rushes Creek road Claude Miller returns from three weeks in Sydney and Newcastle
At the Mandowa Shire Council meeting, Mr. S. G. Herman’s resignation was received with regret after almost 38 years of service. He held roles from labourer to working ganger, with faithful performance noted by the President and Councillors. The council approved payment of long service leave and arranged superannuation payment from the Local Government Superannuation Board, Sydney.
The Land Board plans to offer residential blocks in Manjlla Parish as disclosed at the Mandowa Shire Council meeting. Thirteen blocks are ready for immediate disposal with 21 more to be considered later. most blocks are one rood, eight blocks vary from 1 rood 5 perches to 1 rood 20 perches, nearby blocks are 2 acres each, and the council agrees the new blocks should be at least half an acre, backing subdividing with the half-acre minimum.
Book review recounts Jean L Herminier son of a ship s doctor naval service mainly in submarines. He commanded Casablanca from Toulon escape in April 1942 to Corsica liberation in September 1943. Casablanca played a key role in dangerous missions carrying air and ammunition secret agents and reinforcements. The book is available to Manila Public Library members.
Tennis notes from Manilla report strong early form and a 20 set 197 game to 19 set 164 game win over West Tam worth. Second team lost by 20 sets to 16. About 40 players attended last Saturday, with singles ladder results including Moran defeating Leyden and Johnson defeating Sing. Midweek ladies’ Jagies and Sunday mixed doubles entries urged, noting External Affairs Minister Casey warns of communism as a national threat.
A community event offers music and poultry supper prices 8 shillings for ladies and 12 shillings for gents. Manilla football teams will be chosen from listed players at Friday night training for Sunday match against Uralla across 1st grade to 3rd grade.
Bowls set down for Saturday May 8 shows singles J T Bignall versus C Robinson Consistency R Smith versus A Davis doubles Sampson and J A Byrnes versus J Ewert and H Stevelny. Sunday May 9 features Consistency J T Bignall against S Carlyon N Wiles versus J Coking CG J Byrnes Memorial Pairs J Moore and R Grantham versus F Sampson and C Hayward. Quote from Ex-president Truman on hydrogen bomb peace.
The Manilla Sub-branch RSS AILA meets May 7 1954 at 8 pm in Club Rooms with reports. Trading afternoon May 21 at 3 pm at C of E Parish Hall offers cakes sewing items. admission 2/6 with afternoon tea. Notices include windmill fitter contact W Elliott West Manilla and sale items from Manilla Home Furnishers including a scrubber polisher and vacuum cleaner for £55.
North Manilla Progress Assn. to hold general meeting at Forwood's residence on Wednesday May 5. All members urged to attend. Mixed Doubles tennis tournament at Town Courts Sunday next May 9 entries close with D Medhurst.
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