29 Jan 1953
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1953
Page
1
The Premier is accused of claiming sole credit for Labour’s progress, arguing his rural policy speech shows unfinished works and broken promises. Critics say Labour built on earlier foundations and warn voters not to accept the speech as factual.
The article notes a group from Sylney traveling to Guyer as guests of Mr and Mrs W J Kirby of Ronhokl Black Mountain. It mentions Mrs Keil Holmes and her son returning to Southern Gradan after time away and lists several other local visitors and a hospital update for Mr J Parsons in Rose hank. A Canon ML Cooke will visit Guyra parish from February with Vicar F Kirby guiding the rounds.
Mr Ht N Johnson of the Housekeepers' Services says efficient housekeepers are now engaged by the Armidale Committee. Mrs C D Mott invites inquiries at the Commonwealth Employment Service Armidale. Household fees are means tested up to ten shillings weekly with rent and other factors reducing the amount. The scheme operates in Armidale and Forbes districts with a housekeeper available for up to three weeks, extendable in exceptional cases, and can serve Armidale, Uralla, and Guyra.
Errol Flynn headlines a Western adventure at Warner Bros with Alex Smith. Filmed in color at the Warner Ranch California the tale follows a sheep rancher facing outnumbered cattle men as he drives his flock across the country amid camp raids street brawls and stampedes.
An Abbey Green demonstration on Saturday January 31 at 10 am features Kell V. Jeffries presenting a humane horse breaking method praised by Dr Geddes of Badge Creek Station. Col. H White notes the aim is to gain human control without fear, reducing wildness in horses.
Nominations for reducer representatives to the Potato Marketing Board close at 4 p.m. on Monday February 9 1953. Returning Officer Mr C J King urged qualified growers to apply at Box 36 GPO Sydney. Enrolment claims and nomination forms are available at exhibition post offices and farms, with lists displayed for inspection until February 2 1953.
One night a nurse and a guest Miss Enid Thomphome and Miss Margaret Inverell reported a strange light near a house yard. They described a queer sight like someone struck and the event puzzled them as they observed the glow from a distance.
The New England Tableland county council re elected Cr W C Starr as chairman at a special meeting. The session endorsed ongoing policy to assist primary producers with rural services, irrigation, roads, and decentralization while planning coordinated government action for agriculture, transport, and regional development.
Residents report a very bright yellow light growing larger in the sky for about 15 minutes. The sighting prompted concern and the household was alerted to wake other members before retreating indoors.
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