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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1949
Page
3
Canberra government circles plot next move in nationalisation debate as Privy Council rules anti nationalisation act illegal. Pollard to spend £240000 to boost dairying efficiency while private bank staff back banks against nationalisation. A curious tale from Vass about a boy riding an ass highlights currency shortages and gas woes.
Lizzie Hulme, who will be ten at Christmas, works for a pottery firm in Stoke on Trent. Her specialty is making tea pot lids. She turns lut 1040 daily and has produced millions of lids in her career when you reflect on it.
The 1st Guyra Guide Company plans a weekend camp during September holidays at Blair with 36 members. They will assist Glen Innes guides on August 28 and pledge with District Commissioner Mrs. Merton Priest. Leaders include Margery Mitchell promoted to Patrol Leader with Edith McLean as second, Margot Pearson, and others. The group meets in St James Parish Hall. they thank Rev. Kirby for the room. A sheepskin mat was gifted to Miss Barbara Stevens, NSW Commissioner for Guides. They mourn Lt. Kathleen Kirk leaving and praise Valarie Bean who carries on. The Company turns one year on October 2 and will host a party with a silver cup for the best patrol. Two guides, Beryl and Mirery Mitchell, have perfect attendance. Lyn Yearby will leave for Ronaldo. Mrs Yearby is praised for her secretary work. Mr. Bery Hayden offers transport for the Glen Innes trip. Handicrafts will be shown at the next Guyra show. a social at Bald Blair is planned to fund trophies. A Brownie Pack commencement is urged.
The Department of Agriculture reports strong tobacco prices in 1949 and last year but warns against rapid expansion. Land availability is scarce and private landowner arrangements are often required. Builders may also face difficulty obtaining flow-curing harnes materials for leaf processing.
Len Lyes shows prowess as golfer and footballer in last weekend’s results. Morning and afternoon stroke and stableford rounds featured high scores and new names like Greenstreet and He Lula among winners. A large field is expected for the Vic Hils trophy event with luncheon at the club house and a stroke handicap start at 8.3 am.
Observers note an intimate connection between eyelid muscles and certain upper fin muscles. In laughter or crying, the eyes are more or less contracted, showing coordinated facial-muscle activity.
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