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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1953
Page
2
The Guyra Argus argues local government should remain non partisan to protect free speech. It warns that party tickets in Shire Council elections could marginalize the small man and empower party machines, risking democratic freedoms at the local level. Voting control rests with the electorate.
Arcadia Theatre Guyra presents Ernest Hemingway story The Snows of Kilimanjaro in technicolor with stars Greg Peck Susan Ward Ava Gardner on Saturday December 12. A Yank in Indo China is the associate feature with no matinee due to a rodeo.
The Guyra Branch of the Country Women's Association scheduled a Christmas Party for CWA members and their husbands on December (time). A dance would follow the party at the venue after the meeting. Mrs. Glasser thanked Mrs. W. St. Drabsch for four years as president and noted the branch built its strong foundation. The treasurer reported a credit balance of 1166/15/11. Mrs. Kirby urged donations of old clothes for the Aborigines Welfare Committee. Five pounds were approved for the annual Christmas tree for the coloured people, with hopes the CWA will help them adapt to Australian life.
Tea picking commenced at Shorter property named Hotsouree at the foot of Devil's Pinch last weekend. The pickers Mears W and C McLeod expect to lift 10 tons from the property by week’s end.
Mr Archibald was re elected president at the annual meeting. He reported the club maintained 85 members, noted success in the pairs with Conn and Lyes winning, and highlighted donations including seven scoring boards and green markers from Ted Pryor. He thanked staff and listed officers and delegates elected to various roles.
Last Thursday brought 61 points of rain at the Guyra Post Office. Mild to warm conditions persisted with no repeat of last week's heat. While rain aided some crops, most properties report very dry conditions as temperatures for the week ranged from the mid forties to mid sixties.
Winners in all sections named include A A Maca1 and ZK Heagney in Super fine fleece, Fraser and Cameron in pine wool, Drabsch Heagney and Jackson in Medium wool, and Webb with Fickon. Champion piece shown by Fraser of Trangley.
A series of life saving demonstrations will tour rural districts to teach children and parents the latest techniques. Two squads led by R K Allen and R W Cole will demonstrate at multiple towns including Yarrowyck Uralla Walcha Wollomombi Woolbrook Armidale and Glen Innes with sessions for parents to learn emergency responses.
Messrs KR D Mulligan and Sons of Morven Guyra won second place in the Animal Husbandry section of the Farmer and Settler Merino Ewe Competition. First went to Richards and Webby of Tyar Glen Alice, with D Joyce of Valley Heights Wallabad as third. The judge noted a strong 125 head two to four year old team in the second prize group.
They were of very good type with fine wool ewes and strong conformation. The wool was clean and bright with good density and plump on the sides. Mr Cantrill praised Mulligan and Sons for high sheep husbandry, excellent stock, and strong production despite limited pasture.
The N S W Cabinet approves a draft bill granting autonomy to the New England University College. The governing council will have up to 24 members with six appointed by the Governor. The Director General of Education and Armidale Teachers College principal are ex officio members. Autonomy costs projected at £35,000 yearly to fund 10 professors and external studies. A degree correspondence option is planned for non full-time students. The Sydney University Senate supports the concept.
Awards announced for the school section include Arranged vase of mixer flowers with Barbara Colt first Yvonne Pettit second and Michael Ewing high commendation. Other winners include Melissa Forsyth Yvonne Pettit in wild flowers miniature and novelty garden sections.
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