07 Dec 1954
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Newspaper
Braidwood Review And District Advocate
Location
Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1954
Page
1
James L Garvey solicitor at Erawood addresses on Clunes Wallace Street reports December 7 1954 under lunar calendar notes Last Quarter on 17h New Moon 25h and related timing details for Tuesday December 7 1954 in Gong Pap Foe Quarter and Tull Moon listings.
The district agronomist Mr Noonan reports a fodder conservation boom after recent rain in Taree with rapid mechanisation. Pick-up balers, side delivery and buck rakes are being adopted to ease labour shortages and boost pasture utilization for silage production.
John A. Letteney of Lancaster Massachusetts markets a rocker dial device to restrict a junior’s car speed. The device supposedly prevents exceeding the set limit while not affecting acceleration or hill climbing until the limit is reached.
Observers note that women in police roles are here to stay and question how the force operated before their involvement. The comment underscores changing attitudes toward gender in policing and the evolving nature of public safety duties.
The Bathurst Pastures Protection Board reports dogs on Almetten and Laken Lo properties must be restrained or destroyed after complaints that Alsatians damaged sheep. The RSPCA branch denies proof the breed is responsible, noting other dogs also cause harm. A public meeting in Orange seeks legal guidance to pursue a best case settlement.
The Naational Theatre screens Three Secrets and Sugarfoot as lead features with The Girl in White to follow. A strong trio of stories unfolds including Emily Dunting’s bold 1890s challenge and MAG.M.’s Give a Girl a Break with a Broadway style talent search and final reveal. Cartoon and News complete the program.
The Minister for Works and Local Government, J. B. Renshaw, urges councils to keep the press informed to promote public confidence. He condemns behind closed doors committee talk at Marromine, Timbre Bongie, and Macquarie Valley councils, noting some NSW councils already follow this policy.
Two Bulgarian travelers view a photo of South Gen islanders in grass skirts and remark that communism must have held power there longer than in Bulgaria. The remark contrasts different political histories with a sharp, if crude, cultural compare.
Authorities report over twenty five million items handled in Sydney last Christmas and expect higher totals this year. Public urged to post letters cards and parcels by December 18 and to use strong wrapping and outer containers. Do not include alcohol or fragile goods. Ensure correct addressing and prepaid Christ mas cards sealed for inspection. Post by Saturday December 18.
The school inspector observes a crabby looking pupil and notes his strong knowledge of geography. He quips that the boy has a good deal of country at his fingers ends, remarking on his practical geographic sense without harsh judgment.
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