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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1953
Page
2
A Sydney court decision tightens Stamp Duties rules, authorizing late assessments on estate shares. The Full Court upheld the Commissioner’s right to tax increases after valuation errors, prompting concern for heirs and executors facing additional duties when estates wind up.
Local society items mention Mr and Mrs Jack O'Brien returning home from a vacancy and visits by Mr Slazier of Narrabri to his sister in Guyra at Easter. The Wongwibinda Ball on Easter Saturday is noted along with a Queen’s ball and the introduction of guest artist Clifford Haynes. Mr Parker of Guyra flew to Brisbane for the Easter break.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra led by Eugene Goossens and associate Clive Douglas will visit Armidale Tamworth Cessnock Newcastle and Maitland from April 16 to 22 1953. Free school concerts accompany the tour with Clive Douglas conducting. Ronald Dowd sings with the orchestra and the program includes Berlioz Falla Tschaikowsky Dvořák and Wagner excerpts. Box plans are open at Browns.
Oswald Claude Eilendienst of Bethany on Inverell Road Armidale was injured Monday night when his Rover skidded on loose gravel left the road and crashed through a fence. He was admitted to Armidale Hospital with probable fractured rib. Police reported the hydroelectric scheme was mentioned but Barret was not involved.
Fragmentary notes mention valuation previously assessed and stamp duty paid with garbled names and terms. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities can be confirmed from the legible portion.
The piece recounts the ANZAC camp on Lemnos and the April 25 1915 landing at Anzac Cove under General Birdwood. It notes ships Queen Elizabeth and Triumph, the Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps, early prelude events, and a mix of danger and humor from the Gallipoli campaign as remembered by Diggers and officers.
The report recalls Allied actions at Cape Helles and Anzac Cove during the Gallipoli campaign. General Birdwood pressed a withdrawal while Sir Ian Hamilton chose to hold the cliffed shore, guiding a later evacuation after months of heavy fighting and substantial casualties.
The District Radio Inspector Mr R V Byislan announced a forthcoming licence check of wireless receivers in the Armidale district. Officials will inspect broadcasts and ensure receivers are properly licensed.
Tom Croft, a 57 year old resident of Llangothlin Guyra, died suddenly on Sunday. He was a prominent Rotarian and Chamber of Commerce member, and a former resident of Condobolin. He leaves a son John and a daughter Pam, sister Rita Croft, and son-in-law J Carrell. He served in World War I and was a Past-Master of the Masonic Lodge. Archdeacon Stammer attended his funeral. The service was led by Rev. R. F. Kirby with a Masonic oration at the graveside.
In mining terms a goal is an area from which coal steam has been extracted and partly filled with debris. Dinting is the process of raising the roadway floor to increase height. A dirtband is a layer of stone interbedded in the coal seam.
Officials announced new licences issued at the post office to regulate the use of certain intellectuel property. The notice lists recipients and dates of issue while urging compliance and proper handling of the documents.
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