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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1953
Page
2
A reflective piece contrasts diverse views of Christmas from religious celebration to rest and social cheer. It cites Irving and Striving on Advent tenderness, the origin story, and the call to join church services while cherishing family reunions and the season’s spirit of peace.
The report notes officials sometimes marked purchases for council use to dodge sales tax. It warns councils lacked authority to spend on private use. Dr Ferris argues petrol should be bought from Council stores for urgent jobs, but the council orders future fuel buys by contractors from private suppliers.
Guyra Shire Council bans contractors from purchasing petrol and other motor goods from council stores following a Department of Local Government letter. The letter cites a report criticising council employee purchases for private use and notes ministerial tabling in the Legislative Assembly.
At 6.57 p.m. on Christmas Day 2AD will broadcast the royal Christmas message from Queen Elizabeth II from New Zealand. The station will air a series of programmes featuring the late concert artist Paul Schramm, brought to Australia by the ABC. Schramm was found dead recently in Queensland while travelling the outback. The broadcast will include Masters works by Chopin and Bach, air Monday and Wednesday at 10.15 a.m. John Dease hosts. Sponsored by Armidale Co operative Society Ltd. Also tomorrow at nine o'clock AD presents a Christmas carol concert by children from New England schools including state and public high schools.
Mr D H Drummond outlines a year of improved economic stability and industrial peace in Australia. He notes the international scene includes Cold War tensions and the Korean conflict ending, with many sacrifices for UN ideals and democratic freedom.
Hon D H Drummond praises events shaping Australian history including uranium and oil discoveries, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visiting, and autonomy granted to the University of New England, celebrating lasting contributions and wishing a merry Christmas and a prosperous 1954.
Arcadia Theatre runs multiple films over the holiday period from tonight through January 6. Fare includes Goodbye Mr Chips with Greer Garson and Robert Donat, plus The Hidden Eyes and What Price Glory. Mandy screens January 6 with Cyclone Fury as associate feature.
The tale explains that in Russia children believe Babuska, the old woman, misdirected the Wise Men from the East and in penance distributes gifts on Christmas Eve to all well behaved children.
Religious leaders issue Christmas messages urging readers to remember the true meaning of the season through faith in Christ. They call for generosity, peace, and renewal, linking spiritual gifts to moral action and world harmony. They also pray for rain for the parched countryside and lasting peace for the nations.
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