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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
2
The article lauds the UN Secretary-General Trygve Lie for his difficult role and the need for steadfast, unbiased leadership. It notes his Russia visit aimed at East West rapprochement, cites his Korea war reporting, and argues for respect and understanding of the immense task and limited power of the office.
Flood relief notes report shows relief funds raised for Guyra food victims totaling T71/14/6. Respondents deem the effort highly satisfactory given the wet weather conditions.
The article records various personal items from district residents. Dayne Ketan visits Bianca Hospital relief staff at tills. J Johns of the Bank NSW enjoys a long weekend with relatives at Torrington. Mr R Jenkins, Cre postmaster, returns from a brief Broken Hill holiday with his mother. John Hiscox of Brisbane visits aunt Mrs J Roy in Malpas Street after a long absence. Friends of Bob Morgan at the Royal Hotel note his illness confined to his room due to bronchitis. Robert Leech of Guyra, two years old, nearly choked on a bolt nut but received prompt treatment after the nut caused a stomach obstruction.
About 30 relatives and friends gathered at Mrs J Ray’s home in Mulpas Street to honor Bede Hiscox newly joined the postal service. Rev Father D Hiscox and Allan Dowdell offered best wishes as Mr Hiscox met his mother who traveled from Silverdale for the occasion. The evening featured community singing and games with music provided by Noeline Kelly and Gordon Riffo.
The column outlines several farm projects for youths including sheep and lamb care, pig rearing, calf from birth to twelve months, and tree planting. It also gives advice on vegetable gardening with sowing carrots onions and lettuce, and poultry tips on nests and broody hens to support year round production.
Towns Guyra Uralla and Waleha face permission requests from Armidale Legacy Club to conduct Burtonaes on September 8 and 9 as part of regional activities. Reports note Wool trade testing and a pending Woolgrowers vote amid broader show and exhibition plans across the districts.
Kenneth Mellwain, remanded by Police Court, committed for trial at Tamworth Supreme Court on August 29 for murder. Evidence described a gunfight on a verandah, a fatal chest wound to Mellwain’s victim, and statements by witnesses including Kenneth and Clarence Bentley. Dr. Vernon testified post mortem confirmed fatal bullet injury.
A field note describes constructing a 17 by 17 by 12 inch box with a narrow crossbar to hold resting material. Short straw and powdered tobacco dust are used to deter parasites. Brooders should be kept in a mite-free poultry house away from other owls, with inquiries welcomed and a 2 shilling membership fee for ages ten to twenty one.
A Melbourne era note reports Myxomatosis tests in Gunbower Victoria where rabbits inoculated with the virus showed no clear epidemic drop. Observers debated its value as a wartime alternative to fumigants, noting limited spread and variable control potential.
Testimony states powder residue on the body indicates the weapon fired from about 15 to 21 inches from the deceased’s chest. Investigators concluded the muzzle was held horizontally at the time of discharge.
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