10 Jun 1954
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1954
Page
1
The piece analyzes pre election optimism among Labour supporters in Dr. Evatt's group and notes a shift to gloom after the defeat. It questions possible causes like mythic spending promises, continuing controls, strikes, shortages, and black markets, reflecting on the party’s reduced chances and internal reckonings.
Police intervened in a brawl in the Japanese Parliament while New Zealand’s MV Ngauruhoe volcanic eruption sent lava hundreds of feet aloft. A New Guinea man killed a crocodile with bare hands to save his son. offshore smuggling and crime events are noted in Fremantle and Waterford. Sir Edmund Hillary recovered from illness, possibly malaria.
Mr Tony George injured his ankle while loading potatoes last week. Councillor Mulligan, Shire president, attends the Shires Association Annual Conference in Sydney this week to discuss advancing local government interests. Mrs H Tisdell of Southra has returned home after a long illness in the Armidale and New England hospital.
Authorities project Australia will sustain a stable and sensible government for at least another year, implying continuity amid political uncertainties and ongoing policy discussions.
The Guyra Show reports a strong financial year with total receipts of £3252 and expenditures of £1222. Attendees included presidents of six associations and local dignitaries while junior farmer entries grew and stud cattle judging drew praise amid challenging weather.
A report thanks resigning committee members J Cutmore Wes Ron McLean and others for service to the Association. It notes the death of Uther King and extends sympathy to his family. Gratitude is given to volunteers, booth workers, stewards, and donors who supported the Show Ball and Rodeo. A delegation from Guyra Musical notes preparations for Tamworth August eisteddfod and calls for tenor singers.
Arrangements with the State Board of Health enable a vaccination drive across Guyra Shire with clinics to be set in Guyra and Tingha at yet to be announced venues. All unimmunised children should participate. full injections cost 4 shillings per child or 8 shillings 5 pence per family. Children who have not had immunisations in five years should receive a reinforcing dose. Due to diphtheria, and a case reported in Guyra, parents are urged to support the drive.
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