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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1951
Page
2
Alderman W P Ryan criticizes NSW Shires Association visit and rejects regional councils as useless without taxing power and executive authority. He argues for new self governing units and closer government to the people, warning against un Australian influences and urging state admissions to the Federation.
June Allyson and Dick Powell lead a prize fight drama in MGM Right Cross with Ricardo Montalban as Johnny Monterez. Leo Barrymore and Terese Celli provide strong support as the promoter and the champ’s sister amid a tense romance and a dramatic title bout.
Mr Pipien and Mrs C P Lyes with Pam Caddy returned last week after three weeks in Auckland. Mr W K Tobin fractured his right index finger after a fall and stayed four days at Guyra Memorial Hospital. Mrs E Nixon, public librarian, visited Glen Innes as guest of Canon and Mrs Eldridge Doyle. Mrs F Waskitt returned from holiday with daughter Mrs H Hyson in Tamworth. Mr and Mrs L Nalder and family of Kew visited Mr and Mrs Allan McDermot in South Guyra. Dr C Grills admitted to Armidale hospital after a stroke and is expected to leave today.
Red Cross members urged to send donations before next Wednesday with drop points at Mrs. C. Marshall Bank of New South Wales and Mrs. J. McLean Brad ley Street. Official statistics show Australians spend large amounts on liquor, more than on meat, with beer wine and spirits dominating food spending. The Department of Supply weighs atomic energy plans with potential plants in 12 years, citing uranium at Rum Jungle and Radium Hill. A Sydney public meeting opposes the Japanese peace treaty, organized by the Society for the Non-Ratification. A Graziers Association council meeting is set for December 14. Senior Scientific Officer Woomera Range named. others include various local notices and campus items.
Weather cooperated as Guyra Central School staged its annual sports day last Friday. standout performances included 12 year old Deidre Moore equalling the junior girls high jump mark, and Shirley Taylor winning the junior girls 75 and 110 yards in 9.3 and 13.3 seconds respectively.
A Christmas party for coloured children, their parents and friends, organized by Rev. R. S. Kirby, will be held at the Parish Hall and Church grounds on Saturday December 22 at 3 p.m. Donations are requested and those wishing to assist should inform the Vicar immediately.
Miss Betty Archibald, a popular Guyra young lady, was honoured at a 21st birthday party held in the Oddfellows Hall. The event, featuring dancing staged by Rev Father Hiscox, included congratulatory remarks, telegrams, and a two tier pink cake as she received many presents.
Results show Don Moore as senior boy champion and Margaret as senior girl champion. Robert Holloway leads junior boys with wins in multiple events. other winners include Shirley Taylor and Barbara Holt. House points list Sandon 114, Nincoola 109, Malpas 100, Chandler 80, with various event winners across sprints jumps and distance races.
Sydney wool sales indicate a firmer market after two months as Dalgetys reported higher prices and buoyant demand from the Continent Britain and Japan. Top price reached 118d for merino fleece with notable lots from Sugarloaf Yass and other consignors selling at firm levels.
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