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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1954
Page
3
Market listing shows Stoddart and Hayward offering Kiddies Cherry Red Walas sandals in sizes five to ten. Pricing noted as about six pence each or a similar low unit price with a total small value.
A parson argues for reading the Bible in modern times. He notes its life story from creation to Jesus, its prophets and apostles, and its guidance for true living. He urges starting with the Gospel and Acts, then the Epistles and Psalms, praising the language as modern as Shakespeare.
The 1954 Beach Girl of the Year search opens with glamour and prizes. Proceeds benefit The Spastic Centre Country Children's Hostel. Any District entrant aged 17 to 25 may contact J Haining of Court Street for details and sponsorship options.
Patterson and Suttie defeated Dyson and Abberfield 6 and 4 after leading 4 up at the first nine, sealing an easy victory at the 14th. Congratulations to the winners for their very fine effort.
Through all this your God will speak to you His message for your life today. The note closes with a spiritual reflection attributed to H. J. A. EMMS, urging faith guidance amidst present circumstances.
The Hon Treasurer reported a strengthening financial position at Manilla District Hospital Board. October showed a cash balance drop from £110 11s 0d to £52 4s 8d while October receipts reached £1154 including £863 government subsidy and £226 patient fees. October payments totaled £1096 5s 7d, with salaries £703 16s 9d and trade creditors £280 1s 1d. The Hospitals Commission will raise annual subsidy from £10,356 to £10,608 from July 1 1954 and a £270 special allocation is provided toward the 1953/54 deficit.
The Presbyterian Youth Department head Rev H J Peake will visit Manilla this weekend. He will preach at the evening service at St Andrews church and attend a Fellowship Tea at the new church hall at 6 pm. He will address local youth on a compelling topic. All welcome with ladies asked to bring a plate.
Queensland farmers test a new wax emulsion dip to protect bananas during rail transport, aiming to reduce heavy losses from spoilage and damage. Trials focus on extending shelf life and maintaining fruit quality for shipments.
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