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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1951
Page
1
Mandowa Shire Council hears address by Mr Win deyer KC urging closer understanding among Australian citizens. He warns democracy hinges on citizenship and calls for shared home life issues. He criticizes excluding women from Rotary and cites US community clubs as models for inclusive involvement.
The annual Scots Ball in Wie Memorial Hall Friday night drew about 400 to 450 patrons. Manilla Pipe Band performed about 9 pm, then the band led a waltz as bagpipes played. Rev Mitchell thanked all helpers, especially the Pipe Band and Presbyterian Womens Guild. Rosettes sold at the door carried numbers. winner Number 111 belonged to Mr Fred Roberts. Rosettes were made by Mrs John Mitchell. Balloons and streamers filled the venue. dance music came from Phil Jeffries Lex Leights orchestras, with Mr J Russell as MC.
The AVRO 707B Delta winged research aircraft flew at Dunsfold after a year with over 100 hours aloft. The triangular swept wings are shown in Surrey skies, signaling potential for future high speed, high altitude, long distance military and civil aircraft.
Ideal weather fueled strong showings across divisions at Oxley and Macquarie. Oxley won secondary with 131 points, primary led by Macquarie at 108, and Peel, Castlereagh, Gwyder followed. Senior girl champions included Ailsa Levi and Colleen Cocking. boy champions included Ray Mace and Bruce Martin. A special 880 yards trophy was presented to Billy Stewart for long distance win.
The Manilla Parents and Citizens Association held its September meeting. District Inspector A reciation and Messrs G R Collins and F W Vere were named to cooperate on establishing War Memorial Park. Education Dept to act on school conveniences and sewerage. a committee will meet in about a fortnight to push the project. The school projector is in Sydney for needed overfigure yenile. The Juvenile Ball will be held Friday night to raise funds for the Infants School. next meeting set for October 21 in Manilla NSW.
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