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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
2
The Guyra Argus reports J Finchley School in London adding demonstrations on makeup to the curriculum. The article notes ancient and historical use of cosmetics and argues for learning proper techniques, while quelling fear of moral critique and urging improvement in adornment education.
Mr Bob Hennessy resumes duty at the Post Office after a North Coast holiday. Mrs M Hawkins is 2 8 patient in Guyra District Hospital. Mr D Moore from the Commercial Bank takes up duties at Aberdeen. Mr and Mrs Pollard reside in Guyra with Mr Pollard taking Moore’s bank post. Mr and Mrs O Moore travel to Bellingen for Mrs Moore’s father’s 80th birthday. Lola Campbell injures ankle while playing hockey against Armidale High. Mr and Mrs Reg Brazier of Coronationate plan a weekend holiday to Southport and Surfers Paradise.
At the Guyra RSL monthly meeting members praised progress toward a modern Ex-Servicemen's Club with about 300 constitution books to be printed. Delegates to the annual RSL conference were named and fundraising for flood relief stock shipments discussed. Diggers Day preparations and a November event were also noted.
Dutch officials reveal a decade long development strategy focusing on infrastructure growth, economic reform, and social programs. The plan outlines phased investments, projected funding, and key milestones across ministries and regions.
A brief note discusses using water and paint to change appearances. It mentions transforming an ugly lady to look different from reality and hints at cosmetic alteration. The text reads as a terse, reflective comment on disguise and perception.
The piece argues politics should not block forming a New England state, noting U S and Canadian federation precedents. It asserts geography economics and administration drive secession, not party aims, urging self determination and practical governance over ideological conflict. It cites late 1930s factors like remote control and metropolitan influence.
Across various briefs a string of events are noted: A fields tests fail prompting deeper drilling. Guatemalan air raids cause civilian casualties and President Arbenz resigns. Attlee may visit Australia. wage margins may rise with federal plans. a five day shopping week gains support. flying saucer claims surface from Prague. a rocket reaches 40 000 feet in minutes. Sydney records its driest June since 1911. eggs price outlook improves. two men drown in a Rockdale water main incident. shearers in Western Australia report high wool output. Britain and the U S plan Southeast Asia defence. hydrogen bomb origin claims. oil share prices fluctuate on tests. and stock markets react to Formosa tanker seizure.
The text argues that progress and vitality demand immediate entry of a child into social life. It contrasts infant assertion with parental readiness, noting babies bawl to be noticed and force adults to adapt, claiming development requires timely presence rather than restraint.
The Guyran CWA branch explains procedures for bread deliveries and meat deliveries within three miles of butcher premises. Forms are available to the public to present to bakers, with individuals responsible for filling and submitting them. if meat delivery fails in country districts, report to the Under Secretary of Labour and Industry.
A Sydney commercial artist has been sentenced to death for raping two young city models. Two men received gaol terms at the Newcastle Quarter Sessions for defrauding the railways over materials for the Wangi power house.
Mrs Claudine Glasser died at Guyra on June 23. Born 1885 in Emmaville she was the third daughter of Pierre and Ester Bouveret and lived at Balvay for her married life. Survived by a son Eric and daughters Jessie Wiseman and Margaret Newberry with grandchildren. A service was held at St James Church of England and burial followed at Balvay.
Betty Lawrence aged 2 died at Armidale and New England Hospital. She was wife of Don Lawrence of Guyra and formerly of Coffs Harbour. She left a 2-year-old daughter Susan. The family had moved from Coffs Harbour to Guyra where Mr Lawrence worked on the National Fitness Hall construction. Betty was born in Tamworth and later lived with her parents in Coffs Harbour before moving to Guyra.
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