United Nations Flag Presented at Convent School
On Friday the 22nd, the Manilla Branch of the Country Women’s Association presented the United Nations flag to St. Joseph’s Convent School. The event featured a National Anthem, remarks by Mrs. Bowman and Mrs. Haining, and a salute to the senior pupils Thomas Brady and Patricia Bennett. Floral afternoon earlier in October included judges L. Bignall and winners in several vase categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Country Womens Association
St. Joseph's Convent School
United Nations
Karen Coorey
Bowman
John Haining
United Nations, Mrs. Bowman
Thomas Brady
Patricia Bennett
Marie O'Neill
Haining
G. N. Stafford
CWA
L. Bignall
Bondi
Bowlers Return as Creams Shine on the Green
After a long spell without bowls, West Tamworth beat the home side 98 to 81 on a revived green. Four rinks from West Tamworth visited, with close scores across fixtures. Bowlers without name plates are asked to contact Secretary Bill Martin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Tamworth
Bill Martin
Cricket match feature at Wonego Creek clash
Wonego Creek hosts Alpals with players J Annis-Brown C Bell D Hardcastle I Hardcastle K Hayker A Large G Leach R McDonald D Pryor J Stevenson S White in the lineup. S Annis-Brown 12th for Alpals.
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Wonego Creek
Alpals
J. Annis-Brown
C. Bell
D. Hardcastle
I.hardcastle
K. Hayker
A. Large
G. Leach
D. Pryor
J. Stevenson
S. White
S. Annis-Brown
The Wild Place Book Wins Atlantic Nonfiction Award
Kathryn Hulme’s The Wild Place chronicles a UNRRA worker from 1945 to 1951 who rescued and rehabilitated two million homeless in postwar Germany. Hidden in Bavarian woods near Hitler’s elite camp, the project brought food reunion and hope to those displaced. The book is praised as tragic funny exciting disturbing and acclaimed in literary circles.
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Kathryn Hulme
Atlantic
UNRRA
Germany
Hitler
Manilla Parents and Citizens Association notes
The Manilla P and C Association held its monthly meeting with President Mr G B Collins. Tenders for a new classroom unit close November 1st and plans will be made available with a possible extension. A report on a council conference about a school bus stop was discussed, footpath improvements were sought, and the Juvenile Ball profit was £31 9s 8d with thanks to helpers. Halls Creek Bus is now sponsored and a new Wimborne route is hoped for. The school concert arrangements are being made.
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The
Manilla Parents and Citizens Association
G. BR. Collins
Public Works Department
C. E. Dean
Halls Creek
Wimborne
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Stoddart & Hayward
Baby
White Lawn
Stoddart & Hayward Pty Ltd
Manilla Home Furnishers
Tamworth Furniture
Manilla) Pty. Ltd
U.N
Stafford
J. Gallagher
Dean
C. Hurcum
A. Davis
L. Simpson
C. Hayward
C. Cooksley
J. Cocking
E. Powering
J.’ Moore
Helena Rubinstein
Gauguin
Gan
Pagan
Stayton
Rubenstein
Lindsay A. Dale
Prop
New Zealand
Marsh Walters & Scott Auctioneers & Stock & Property Salesmen
P.O. Box
Tamworth
Marsh. Walters
Scott
Book Review
P. & C. Assa
Austin
Somerset
Wood
Manilla Street
Taylor & Hansen
JIM
Sage’s Taxi Service
Coooogorey
Betty Barclay
Brocks
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