Protest Rejected At North Manila Road Lease Meeting
At Tuesday’s Municipal Council session a petition signed by 15 North Manila residents protested leasing an unused gravel access road at western Barrracha Street near part lots 1 and 2, River Street. The council rejected the objections, noting the road was never an access to water and had been Council gravel used for Council purposes only.
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A. E. McColl
Manila
Manilla
Barracha Street
River Street
A. B. Peake
Mads
Mr.McColls
Away With Monotony Monotony and Industrial Life
Bernard Hollywood writer artist and industrial design economist argues many would trade eight hour factory and office days for twelve hours of varied work to escape daily monotony and improve living standards He sees appeal in longer shifts offering diverse tasks and stimulation.
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Bernard Hollywood
Manilla Council Rejects Economy Homes Plan
At Tuesday night’s meeting Manilla council opposed erecting economy houses. Ald Windeyer and the Mayor called the design substandard while the Commission’s houses were deemed too costly. Ald Doring noted affordability drives requests for garages as homes, while Ald Jackson warned against multiple row construction. The Commission will be advised of the decision.
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Housing Commission
Manilla
Ald. Windeyer
Ald
Doring
Jackson
Librarian Resigns From Manilla Library Post
At Tuesday night’s council meeting Mrs. E D Stengert resigned as Librarian of the Manilla branch of the Namoi Regional Library. Council accepted with regret and will forward appreciation for establishing the library. Three applications were received for the Librarian position with Mrs J Townsend named the successful applicant.
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E. D. Stengert
J. Townsend
Street Stall Dates Allocated At Council Meeting 1954
At a council session a special committee reviewed stall date allocation amid complaints from the Methodist Ladies Church Aid about missing dates. The council rejected weekly stalls, chose two weekends apart, and granted dates to Methodist Ladies Church Aid on 27 November 1954, Church of England on 4 December 1954, and Red Cross Society on 11 December 1954.
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Methodist Ladies Church Aid
Church Aid
Church of England
Red Cross
Golf Notes reveal winners of Mrs Armstrong's trophy
A J Dyson and Mrs Lee won the trophy on the local course last Sunday. The write up lists many pair scores and notes Dyson and Mrs Lee have been consistent this year. Next Sunday features the annual Golfers v Bowlers match with a large listed roster and 1:30 pm start. Associate Golf notes report Mrs Kennedy winning last Saturdays Stableford Par event and no competition golf next weekend.
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A. J. Dyson
Mrs. Lee
Lee
K. J. Patterson
Patterson
F. O'Neill
Rabbett
H. Suttie
Harvey
J. Turner
Turner
C. ‘Taylor
Taylor
H. Rabbett
Francis
F. Myers
McDonald
D. Kennedy
Kennedy
J. C. Turney
John Turner
N. Abberfield
W. McDonnell T
Dyson
J. Russell
R. Collins
M. Wicks
Stableford
Radio Broadcast Style Note in BBC Mids Ands Home Service
The fragment describes speech patterns used on the BBC during the mid era and on the Home Service. It notes formal diction, measured tempo, and neutral tone typical of broadcasts. It highlights the role of announcers in delivering news with clarity.
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BBC
Population rise in Manilla and Mandowa Shire figures
The 1954 Commonwealth Census shows Manilla Municipality growing from 1,802 in 1947 to 1,984 on June 30 1954, an increase of 182. Mandowa Shire rose from 1,364 to 1,515, a gain of 151, with caveats from the Statistician that field counts may be amended during final tabulation.
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Manilla
Mandowa
Parson Highlights Family as Core of Society
A parson argues the family is the primary unit of social life shaping individual development. He warns liquor-driven extended hours harm home life and urges keeping the home as the center of growing life for all ages and generations.
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