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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1954
Page
2
The article argues against panic after Chinese Communist forces shot down a British Skymaster over the China Sea. It notes fatalities and pain among passengers, urges careful judgment of Beijing while questioning whether the act was deliberate or a tragic mistake, and calls for punishment of those responsible if guilt is proven.
Miss Fay McKay of Sydney visits parents in South Guyra with other relatives and friends. Patty McLeod and Allen visit. E Cockburns return from Box Forest Kingstown. L MekKay seeks hand treatment at Briar Brook. Lew Elford family holidaying in Sydney. Gordon Moore takes Barry for medical checks after a previous Bradley Street accident. J H Lee visits Port Macquarie daughters. bakery trainee Rammage to holiday before training. Brazier couple return from Southport. Ross Starr hosts W M Parker and brothers Mark Rex. John Tarrant at Glen Innes to relieve Post Office staff. Rod McKenzie hosts send-off for Mrs Tim Johnson with cigarette holder gift. Ronald Drabsch undergoes appendicitis operation in Guyra Hospital. Jim Holt returns from three months in Monto. Ron Lee dislocates elbow playing football and wears sling.
In Guyra last Friday about 467 children received diphtheria injections within two hours. A follow up immunisation drive is planned for August 5 in Tingha at 9 00 and Bundle at 1 00 with Dr Holmes of Inverell attending.
A sharp rebuke condemns an act carried out by a minor agent. The piece argues against panic over such incidents and defends measured response.
The Guyra Red Cross Branch held its annual meeting electing Mrs. G. Mitchell to a 25th term as president. Other officers include Mrs. R. Bloxsome hon secretary, Mrs. J. McLean treasurer, and several vice presidents. The report notes fundraising via street stalls and two coin tables, with totals of £96 11s 8d and £46 9s 10d respectively, and highlights continued support for the Blood Bank in Sydney and the local Flood Appeal.
Reports cover the Indo Asia defense pact momentum in the U S Britain and Australia. Australia plans to spend on education health and water projects while uranium and oil shares rise in Australian markets. A Cathay Pacific airliner is shot down near Hainan with 12 rescued. Noah’s Ark claim draws attention from Mount Ararat.
The readable text is garbled and does not provide identifiable persons or events. It mentions the Red Cross in a distorted context and does not yield a coherent news item to summarize.
Walcha residents will be able to book seats on the Northern Tablelands Express for Walcha Road departures during a trial period. The Chief Traffic Manager states seats will be available at Walcha Road and a two month review will determine suitability.
A glass tube held by Mr. Boyd Burgess reportedly contains the first flow of Australian oil from Rough Bay Exmouth at a 3000 foot level. The viscous fluid smells like oil and may become a valuable historical specimen if WA production proves payable.
A piece titled Junior Review reports a newly discovered natural bridge on the moon. Located near the rim on the right side, it rises about a mile above the lunar surface and sometimes casts a shadow with sunlight.
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