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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1949
Page
1
Rex Harrison and Maureen O Hara lead the Twentieth Century Fox film adaptation of Frank Yerby s best selling novel set amid early New Orleans conflict and violence.
Beesley led by J Nipperess defeats Hyland and Webeck outfit in a noisy tennis contest tallying 13 sets 105 games to the town’s 11 sets 112 games. Readouts include pairings of Copeland Parsons Walker Crampton Bean Smith and Miss O Donnell with Beesley Webeck Nipperess Walker and Hyland in varied sets.
The Four Ball event produced a rain disrupted finish with P Jones and Signin taking first on a count back from Burgess and C Heage he. McMillan and H Ricketts finished 2 down while Cuddy and R Conn tied all square after a late rally. Jones and Stan ton plus Burgess and Heaghey also posted strong scores as next Sundays stroke handicap is planned. A brown snake was killed in the rough at the 14th and members are urged to use the fairways more often.
Play was washed out on Saturday as Ollera and Black Mountain fielded with Black Mountain at 2 for 2a in reply to Ollera’s WW. Ollera’s Be ings posted a brilliant century before retirement, with Stewart retiring after his 100s. Bell claimed 7 for 6 in a weather affected game.
Glenore maintains near unbeatable form with only two Saturdays left to seal progression in the second round. Lelegaies clash next Saturday to set cricket activities for the rest of the season.
Veteran rifleman Mr W Baxter recalls Australia Day shoots at Inverell with Bill Cameron and others. He recounts the 1914 January 26 event won with high scores and a 1920s journey by T Ford, plus the 1915 Anniversary Day Shoot. The piece honors Ten terden’s early marksmen and shared dedication to the sport.
The program includes the main event featuring Kilt Green of Newtown making his Guyral debut. The card also highlights Arnold Connors in his weight class as manager Doug Robinson touts his opponent’s form. A clipped intro notes Green’s 28 Stadium bouts in seven months and 10 knockouts, with crowds at Sydney Stadium ready for action.
Australian Trade Commissioner in New York Mr R A Ellen notes 1947 48 demand for fine worsteds remained extremely strong in the United States despite high Australian prices. Imports of worsted wool finer than 56s from Australia declined 4 percent since 1947 while Uruguay imports doubled. Mills may turn to foreign wool if prices and availability shift.
It is estimated that seventy percent of the U S population visits the cinema at least once a week indicating strong entertainment demand and consistent attendance across age groups and regions.
The Commonwealth Division of Industrial Development offers microfilms of German engineering blueprints to local manufacturers. Interested engineers can view or purchase these blueprints at cost, part of an eight part series to aid Allied wartime production.
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