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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1953
Page
2
A heated dispute pits Minister for Transport against the Commissioner for Railways over a counter claim to the Arbitration Court. The piece argues unions drive political control, railways suffer losses, and freight policy harms business while the Arbitration Court should decide the merits.
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Light rain occurred across Guyra Shire yesterday and overnight, the fourth rainfall in almost two months. It will hardly improve dry pastures or the near critical state of drinking water supplies as temperatures for the week trend higher.
Rainfall measured at the Guyra Post Office for the last 24 hours reached 46 points, the heaviest fall in two months. The shower filled household tanks and will benefit dry pastures after a prolonged dry spell.
The Guyra Post reports depress was the warmest for a month with a week of high temperatures derailing usual patterns. This brief note highlights unusual weather trends and local climate observations.
Associated British Pathe's full colour Coronation Procession film “Elizabeth is Queen” screens at Arcadia Theatre Guy on Friday and Saturday with matinees and night shows. The history includes Buckingham Palace scenes and Abbey ceremony with London Philharmonic music conducted by Sir Adrian Boult.
Leveraging a string of paradoxes taxi owner Mr. Lew Elford asserts that worry hinges on success and health. He argues people are either healthy or ill and either on a path to recovery or to death, with belief in Heaven or Hell shaping perceived anxieties.
Guyra officials warn residents to boil drinking water due to low storage in tanks and reliance on collected rain. Inspector Bowen stresses risks of unboiled water and calls for a safe Wholy supply to support health and development.
The Armidale Pastures Protection Board proclaims an open season for kangaroos and wallaroos across its area to curb pasture and fencing damage. Exemptions include State forests timber reserves and sanctuaries. The season starts Friday July 10 and runs three months.
The article recalls the Bank of New South Wales centenary in London and traces Guyra’s Bank of NSW branch history from its two staff start in a shop to its 1940 remodel under Mr. C Marshall. It notes plaque unveiling by the Duchess of Gloucester and outlines the bank’s early London presence and later English operations.
The Guyra Chamber of Commerce urged the council to establish a permanent public morgue citing inadequate post mortem facilities at Guyra District Hospital. Leaders pressed for action, with mentions of a parliamentary inquiry and a delegation to the Federated Chamber of Commerce meeting.
A timetable titled Coronation Review listing 55 events was shown at St James Church of England last Sunday. It has also been presented in country schools and churches as an impressive look at the Coronation Service and processions, with the Vicar offering home screenings for the aged or sick who cannot attend the theatre.
Advertises wide price cuts on men's and boys coats jackets and rainwear. Includes pyjamas cardigans pullovers sports trousers and dress and sports wear plus winter and summer dressing gowns hosiery and hats shoes work boots rubber boots and infant to girls apparel. Ends with urging readers to save on bargains.
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