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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1951
Page
1
Thomas Sing a labourer at North Manilla Reservoir Construction Works sustained serious internal injuries after falling 12 feet from a plank and striking a protruding bolt inside the reservoir wall. He was admitted to Manilla District Hospital in a serious condition and his status was improving.
The death of the late Mrs Mary Elizabeth Blanch at a private hospital in Tamworth on September 1 removes a longtime Manilla district resident age 82 born at Uralla who moved to Namoi River area in 1890. She married Ambrose Blanch of Carlowrie in 1894 and is survived by three sons, a sister, two sons predeceased, eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild. A devoted public worker, she supported the CWA and Presbyterian Womens Guild, with interment in Manilla cemetery after a service at the Presbyterian Church.
Local residents report many snakes killed in yards and near back doors across the district. Farmers recount frequent encounters and advise mothers to watch where children play as a warning.
A framed quote notes a husband who claims he can build shelves as well as any carpenter, implying humility and practical skill within domestic life. The remark plays on gender roles and household competence in a humorous tone.
Manilla cricket fans report early form ahead of BeaBON. Weekly stars named for batting and bowling with top points. Weekend fixtures include Independants v Stores at No 2 oval on Saturday and Alpals at Attunga two-match series, transport details and lineups provided.
Saturday’s match marked the fourth stage of the Swinton Handicap at 600 yards with scores counting toward the Coor ey and Ghys aggregates. Sunday’s all day shoot also counted for the Championships and NBA. Notable totals include B. Pevey 85 100 and Dengate 96 31 28 85 98 with Mortimer 32 28 24 84 93 and Yates 26 29 25 80 93 among others.
The Garden Party, hosted by the Presbyterian Women’s Guild at Miss Mackenzie’s grounds on October 27, promises an outstanding afternoon. Maypole dances, features of the afternoon, cakes and fancy goods for sale, and afternoon tea offered at no extra cost. Proceeds will benefit the Presbyterian church.
A fragmentary note describes Foolish Heart a Samuel Goldwyn production starring Dana Andrews and Susan Hayward. It hints at a wartime love story with emotional drama and a postwar aftermath. Mentions Jerome Court Land and Frankie Laine and a church funds drive tied to gifts for ration stall holders.
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