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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1953
Page
2
Opinion notes cautious optimism over prisoner of war rights as a possible path to peace. The piece questions why Communists shifted stance after 18 months of rigidity and weighs whether moves signal strategic bets or genuine willingness to negotiate with democracies.
Mrs C Thompson of New Castle returns home after visiting her mother Mrs J Alford on Ieoe Street. Friends learn of the sudden death of Mrs Ray Conn's mother yesterday morning. Private C Looker and Private M Howe returned from Sydney on Army leave to visit family before resuming camp. Mr A A Mackenzie of T E Sole and Co joins the Common Institute valuers from August 25 1982. Mrs C Heagney of Llango thlin Street finishes a Sydney holiday. Guests of Mrs Jim Prisk include her parents Mr and Mrs Parker from Inverell. Len Lyes and wife settle into Malpas Street after returning from Adelaide where they honeymooned.
Mrs Evangeline Burey wife of the late Richard A Burey died suddenly while holidaying with her son Herbert in Deepwater. Survived by three sons Harold Douglas and Herbert, with one son predeceased. She long served in the CWA and was a keen gardener. Interment at Ollera cemetery Guyra after Church of England service conducted by Archdeacon Stammer.
Mrs F S Mackenzie of Glen Innes died at home on West Avenue at age 80. Born in Leeds she trained as a nurse and served at Manilla Hospital. A tireless charity worker, she supported Benevolent societies and was matron at several local institutions. Survived by her husband funeral in Glen Innes Presbytery with local clergy officiating.
In Bundarra a local effort aims to support hospital services with a donation drive. Community volunteers organize fundraising events to fund essentials for the regional hospital, seeking broad participation from residents and businesses.
In a rough match Glen Innes beat Guyra 14 8 after a see saw second half. Key players included Henderson Parry Dowdell and Drew for Glen Innes and Archibald Bull and Dowdell for Guyra with scoring by Peck and Drew and late try by Henderson. Matches played at Guyra with forthcoming rematch noted.
Regional Station Glen Innes is lined up for a new national regional broadcasting facility. Mr D H Drummond said installation could start soon as conditions allow and noted the Post Master General’s support for a renewal station. He urged Minister Anthony to back the ABC plan and pledged ongoing consultation with Glen Innes officials.
Northern district officials including Col. F. Bruxner and W. Chaffey were invited to attend a Sydney conference with Local Government representatives on a uniform petrol price. The North West Local Government Association will act for the association at the session, seeking action by the Prices Commissioner.
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