Students Move Against Segregation At General Meeting
The Students' Representative Council calls for action to counter apartheid in South Africa. They vow to preserve academic freedom and plan fundraising for the South African Medical Scholarships Scheme, seeking £6000 already raised and urging support from Armidale residents. The appeal supports colour ed medical students affected by Malan's policies and is backed by Cape Town and Witwatersrand university communities.
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Dr. Malan
University of Stellenbosch
Stdents
Frank Crawford
South Africa
Segrei
National Union of University Students
Malan
S.R.C
Armidale
Capetown
Witwatersrand
Armidale Express
Diesel electric locomotives replace steam era in Australia
Rail experts anticipate dieselisation of Australian railways by 1956 as diesel engines cut running costs and maintenance. NSW Railways Commissioner Winsor plans 42 more units after 30 already on the road, improving fast freight and fruit transport to Sydney.
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United States
New South Wales Railways
Mr. R. Winsor
Sydney
Gwydir Group Visitors At Sawtell CWA
Sawtell branch president Mrs. L C Gray welcomed visitors who toured the Gwydir Group sea side cottage. Members planned to attend birthdays for Bellingen and Bonville, with Bellingen marking its 721st birthday. Main business covered roads lights station steps and cottage. Handicraft classes begin July under Mrs. Kolesque.
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Sawtell
L C. Gray
Gwydir
Bellingen
Bonville
Mesdames Gray and Sturt
Grafton
Kolesque
Korora and District Bush Fire Annual Meeting Highlights
Forty five members attended the Korora and District Bush Fire annual meeting as two new brigades were formed, bringing totals to nine in the area. Reports on yearly activities were given by captains and future preventative measures outlined. Mr L Cross of the Forestry Commission and Councillor A Patterson spoke, with Patterson thanking brigades on behalf of Derrigo Shire Council. The meeting accepted an offer to obtain wik i talkie sets and voted to meet equipment expenses from the social fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. L. Cross
Forestry Commission
A. Patterson
Mr. Cross
Patterson
Derrigo Shire
Brigades
G. Blundell
Pound records: nine animals impounded and released
The Coffs Harbour Pound keeper Mr W Rose reported to Dorrigo Shire Council that nine animals were impounded since the last meeting. All were paid for and released.
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Coffs Harbour
W. Rose
Dorrigo Shire
Atomic locomotive eyed as future of rail power
The United States weighs whether atomic propulsion will supplant diesel electric trains in coming years after a strong start for diesel electric technology.
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United States
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Vic. Reddacliff
Aga Ae
Haymarket
P.O
Mtraele
Dey
Lanolin
Dacey’s Pharmacy
High Street
Albury
Korora
District Bush Fire
Esun Kent
Wunderlich’s Shoe Store
Grafton Brewery
George Kesby
Henry Boker
Banana Growers’ Federation
P.O. Box
Co-op Ltd
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