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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1952
Page
1
A 1979 price sheet lists Chenille House gowns in pink and white and lemon green at £50 9d plus accessories. nightgowns in nylon and interlock fabric with prices around £3 3s. pyjamas and bed jackets also priced. assorted aprons and florals.
Faceted listing of home textiles including cream lace tablecloths 45 by 45 inches 27 by 3 inches and 99 white sheets with scalloped edges in celophane packs 75 by 5, embroidered guest towels in celaphane packs 4 by 9, art silk cloths with naps to match 43 by 6 set and Dri-Glo towels available in bright colours.
Rev John Mitchell praised stall holders and donors as visitors enjoyed a well run Presbyterian Flower Show and Fair. Two exhibitors shared top honors for most successful exhibitor with Miss Mackenzie donating a second trophy. Cakes and fancy goods featured many prizewinners. Mrs J A Brett led the secretarial effort with support from St Ahrews Women’s Guild.
The Manilla Golf Club opened its 1952 season with a morning four ball best ball event and an afternoon Mixed Canadian Foursome. Visiting players from Tamworth and Barraba attended, with Ken Paterson welcoming guests and presenting prizes. Winners included J C Turner and A J Dyson, with other strong scores listed. the afternoon best card was 43 nett by R Perks and Mrs Waters. Next weekend features a 12 hole stroke handicap on both Saturday and Sunday.
At the monthly Municipal Council meeting Aldermen urged action against unattended tethered stock seen on streets and footpaths. Ald Doring pressed for prosecutions, noting danger to children, while Mayor Guill said cows may graze if led on a rope.
Barraba Central and Manilla District Rural Schools met at Manilla on April 30 with cricket Vigoro tennis and ball games. Manilla won all but tennis where Barraba triumphed easily. After events, attendees enjoyed tea in the Domestic Science Room. Tony Coote led Barraba in senior cricket with 32. Manilla’s Geddes and Reading starred for their teams in a brisk day of school sport.
On Saturday a stroke round for Miss Mackenzie trophy will be played with best three cards counting. The draw will take place at the Club House at 1 45 pm. On Sunday a social afternoon will be held. All shaggy dogs must be born in Communist Hungary and the hair given to the State.
Players listed with points include Selliott 11, O'Keefe 6, Struer 5, Gould 2, Russell 2, Reading 12, Howell 13, Broadbeck 0, Edwards 0, Anderson 0, byes 3, total 44. Balraba won tennis 3 sets to 1.
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