Pacific Pact Sparks Debate Over Australia's Military Pledge
Australia and New Zealand are urged to provide up to a million fighting men under the Pacific Pact, sparking contention over allied obligations. Sir Percy Spender clarifies that his remarks overstated intent while stressing the need for unity and readiness to accept responsibility in facing potential conflicts in the region.
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Australia
United States
Sir Percy Spender
New Zealand
Pacific
Potato Market Needs Agent Say Farmers Meet
A Black Mountain meeting of the Potato Market ing Board discussed appointing an agent to handle potato sales. Attendees included E Wright of the Powell Growers Association and G Gauz h of Williams Co operative, noting this was the second such meeting. The group sought an agent with strong local support and fair prospects.
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Uiten
E. Wright
Powntn
Gauzh
Department of ‘Williams Co-operative
Wright
Potato Marketing Board
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Local Notes From Glen Innes District Hospital Await Updates
Mrs H J O Donnell of Ryanda Street has been admitted to Glen Innes District Hospital with pneumonia. Mrs P Jones of Llangothiin Street returns home after an operation at Armidale and New England Hospital. Alec Whiteford, son of J Whiteford of Bradley Street, begins duties at Raymond Terrace School in the Newcastle district. Mr Allen Helyar of Sydney visits his son L Helyar of Bradley Street.
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Ib Hodder
Glen
Seone
Paren
P. Jones
Llangothiin Street
Oe Bay
H. J) O'Donnell
Ryanda Street
Glen Innes District Hospital
Allen Helyar
Sydney
L. Helyar
Bradleytreet
Linngobhlin Street
Armidale and
New England Hospital
Alec Whiteford
J. Whiteford
Bradley Street
Raymond Terrace
Newcastle
Fox Destruction Group Formed At Ollera Meeting
A well attended Ollera meeting formed the Fox Destruction Group to target foxes in August, aligning with the Happy Valley Area Pest Destruction Group. Committee members were elected for Ollera Wandsworth Tenterden and Baldersleigh, and landholders were urged to pay subscriptions.
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Glenore-Baldersleigh Road
Bundarra Crossing
George's Creek
P.P . Board
Maredun Creek
Inverell-Old
Armidale
Glenore Road
Alec Jackson
Ield
Guyra
Ollera- Wandsworth
Tenterden and Baldersieigh Fox
J. Frazer
Kangaroo Skin Trade Booms in Inverell After Season Close
Local skin and hide dealers report a busy week with Inverell season end. One firm bought 1000 skins of good quality while another principal noted purchasing 200 skins from a single buyer at North Star. Average prices range from 4/6 to 5/0 per pound.
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World War II era tech and armor boosts eyed by U S Navy
The article reports on an electronic robot aiding inert weapons development and rapid missile analysis, mentions armored vests reducing chest wounds by about 60 percent, and notes casualty savings from wearing vests in Korea. It also covers housing shortages in NSW and a brave parachute incident involving Corporal Douglas in Korea. A Royal Australian Navy crew prepares to voyage to test and equip a new vessel, Melbourne’s long-delayed project edging toward delivery.
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Grayson Merri
Navy
Bureau
Aetonautica
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Merrill
New British Model 40 Motor Grader Demonstration Tour
British Skin dard Machigny Coo Lik promotes the Muriel 30 kp medium-duty Model 40 motor grader on a New England tour. Distributors for Bhiustand plan zone demos led by Mr. G Bireh with Guyra Shire Councillors on August 18. The dual rear-wheel drive, 55 hp diesel engine and hydraulically controlled blade offer low outlay for road work and maintenance with early deliveries expected before year end.
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New England
Machigny Coo Lik
Ot Sydavy
Lut Nsw
Mall 40
G. Bireh
Beo
Guyra
South Guyra
Hiaadt
Hax
Wervise
MGM to Stage Seely Believing Film Festival at Tamworth
Metra Goldwyn-Mayer will stage a Seely Believing film festival in Tamworth on Tuesday August 12 at the Regent Theatre. Jallen exhibitors in the district and Guyra have been invited to preview two Technicolor productions Ivanhoe and Singing in the Rain. MGM managing director N B Breeman said Operation Seaving Believing was launched in Hollywood this year. The Australian film festivals aim to acquaint theatre managers and theatregoers with the new film era. MGM production chief Dore Schary announced 120 million dollars would be spent in 1953 on 83 productions. Ivanhoe stars include Robert Taylor Joan Fontaine George Sanders and Emlyn Williams. Singing in the Rain stars Gene Kelly Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor.
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Metra Goldwyn-Mayer
Walter Scott
London
England
Robert Taylor
Rzaboin Taylor
Joan’ Fontaine
George Sanders
Emlyn Willams
Gene Kelly
Debbie Reynolds
Donald O'Connors
Sydney
Carrier Aims for World’s Most Modern Equipment
The project intends to outfit the vessel with advanced gear making it the best equipped ship in its class. Upon completion, the carrier would stand as the world's most modern and capable vessel in its category.
Librarian's Work Lauded Amid Council Staffing Loss
Readers in Guyra praise Mrs Nixon for her library leadership and the popular services she organized. Her methods impressed Bank auditors and Library Board Inspector Miss Radford, who sent staff to study them. Her departure leaves a talent gap noted by the community and cultural groups.
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Sratepiyer
Rafer
Goyey
Mra Nixon
Radford
Library Board
Railway Station Raised in Grade at Shy Thiguiwiy
Station at Shy Thiguiwiy was upgraded from 6th to 6th Class due to rising business. Station master Mr Hawkins noted increased revenue over three years and heightened freight demand boosted overall figures last year.
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Shy Thiguiwiy
Annual Meeting of Brass Band Sets Band into Winter Plans
Ling of the Guyenant Band members met for an annual gathering. Discussion covered unpaid prizes since Christmas, reduced practice, and potential new name for the band. Secretary pledged to secure engagements. officers and committee members were announced and praised for continued support.
Woman Shot Near Her Home Inadequate OCR Incident
Mrs Nancy Therlwy aged 23 was found lying on the veranda of her home with a gunshot wound and was taken to hospital where her condition was reported as steady. Keith Andrew Thoplyy was arrested and charged with attempted murder.
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Muswelte Brink
Nancy ‘Therlwy
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Oyoth Om
Si Wis
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Keith Andrew ‘Thoplyy
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