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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1952
Page
1
Listing of fabrics and pattern dates for a family wardrobe. 36" Floral Cambric nursery patterns with dates 4/11 5/2 6/1. 36" Printed Cambric nursery patterns with dates 5/6 6/3. 36" Floral Voile with dates 5/8 5/1.
Trinity College of Music London report praises St Joseph’s Convent Manila pupils after exams. Examiner Mr Alfred Wilson notes continental standard. Roslyn Coupland earns LTCL Performer and LTCL Teachers Diplomas, joins Royal Society of Teachers. Colleen Cocking scores top state marks in Preparatory Theory with 100 percent.
A club rifle shoot at Lone Pine Range covered 600 yards with stage events at 300 yards and an all day Sunday championships over three tangents. Results list shooters Dengate Singcore Simpson Cotpon Budden and others. concurrent school music exams show Rhonda Witherdin top in practical and Bridgid Cummins excelling in violin and piano with various honours and credits across piano theory and singing.
At the Municipal Council meeting Water Engineer Mr Hoad reported no progress on the rising 6 inch main to the North Manila reservoir. The contractor left Manilla months ago and hydrant boxes and valve covers remain unfitted with 27 house connections still outstanding. The Department of Public Works was urged to compel a return to finish or cancel the contract and re-tender. Leaks were found after reservoir filling and promised repairs were noted.
The November 3 meeting presided by Mr. J. C. Mackenzie reviewed in transit goods damage and passenger disabilities. A resolution urged the Railway Commissioner to send a senior representative to Manilla to discuss improving both passenger and goods services. Appreciation was voiced for Memorial Hall renovations and temporary repairs on Manilla Street. Christmas fixtures were referred to the Industrial Committee for consideration.
Church of England services listed for Manilla Halls Creek Somerton and Wongo Creek with early morning and evensong times. The Ven Archdeacon Young to celebrate at 7:30 am. Methodist schedule includes Manilla ILam and Wongo Creek at 3 pm. Presbyterian Sunday School at 10 am in Manilla with divine worship at 11 am and 7:30 pm.
Home gardeners with loquat trees may face compulsory control measures under the Plant Diseases Act. Requirements include using foliage poison baits and destroying any infested or fallen fruit. The note mentions possible travel by the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to New Zealand and Australia aboard the new Royal yacht to be launched next April.
The Manilla branch of the F and F Association publishes maximum wheat cottage rates per ton for distances up to 20 miles and over. Rates escalate with distance, ranging from 11/9 to 1/8 2, plus per mile after 20 miles, with listed shires and municipalities in the No. 1 area including Ashford, Apsley, Bingara, Barraba, Grafton, Lismore, Manilla, Narrabri, Quirindi and others.
The port Council Librarian reports September actions including new stock additions totaling 47 books with 20 fiction 19 non fiction and eight children's titles. Enrolments reach 311 adults and 238 children. Other notes mention a New Zealand scientist discovering hairy wool for carpets and the Bell Telephone system in the USA being widely owned. Locations mentioned include Tenterfield Farnworth Walcha and Ulmarra.
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