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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1954
Page
4
Church of England service details and youth missioner events listed for August including film screenings The Eve's Basin and The Way of Salvation. An agenda mentions outdoor gatherings, missionary talks, and a program for families with various speakers and times noted in August.
The era in Southeast Asia is swift and decisive for Australia’s future. Citizens should monitor developments, as colonial powers wane. Nehru and Zhou Enlai emerge as key leaders shaping Asian influence and potential shifts affecting Australia’s welfare and alliances.
A lengthy overview of the Gregorian calendar history and the proposed reform aims. It explains origins from ancient months, Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory XIII changes, and the 12 month structure. The piece outlines a proposal for equal quarter lengths, World Day, and a shifting weekday cycle, noting religious objections and calls for statistical stability. It discusses the tension between church practice and bureaucratic needs.
The CWA asks all returned service members with decorations to contact the association for help display. August 18 is set for a gathering with Junior Red Cross involvement to honor veterans and for World War I era decoratives to be collected and returned. Ted Cullen named official representative with others possible.
A Colonial Office report highlights rapid moves toward self government across at least 15 territories. It notes new federal initiatives in Rhodesia Nyasaland and plans for a British Caribbean Federation, with constitutions and ministerial systems advancing in Sierra Leone Barbados Jamaica Gambia Nyasaland Uganda Gold Coast Kenya Malta reform and broader African representation. It also references the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland and ongoing constitutional developments in Singapore and other dominions.
Representatives of the Royal Agricultural Society Council and the Farm and Fodder competition announced unanimity on scoring and judging during the contest run over years. About 35 properties were judged this year, with fewer entries due to the adverse season, but the scheme received approval and is hoped to attract more entries next year.
A discussion on the rise of public relations officers in government, business, and institutions. It argues the core aim is to create goodwill among employees, shareholders, customers, and the public while noting the role’s high efficiency and pay. It questions whether such goodwill should influence private life and personal relations.
The article discusses green vegetables as valuable aids to bone health and nutrition, with cabbage preparation tips. It notes washing, shredding, boiling salted water, ten minutes of cooking, and serving with butter. It warns against using baking soda and warns about overcooking causing strong odor, mushy texture, and nutrient loss.
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