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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1954
Page
2
A NSW Labour Party conference delegate alleges breweries financed party campaigns, urging scrutiny by the Auditor General. The claim prompts questions on campaign funding and the influence of liquor interests in politics.
Tony Thomas reports Gene Smith won third prize for his steer and Robert Starr took second in carcase at the Sydney fat stock show. The Guyra Junior Farmers Club notes high class J.F. entries, but prices were hurt by a low market. Officials thank F. G. White and Bell and the Bald Blair Pastoral Co. for transporting stock free of charge.
Aerial survey reports a landlocked New Guinea valley with about 100000 isolated natives. A Bowral area man shot himself after wounding his fiancee during an attempted murder suicide. Sir George Thompson warns cobalt bombs could kill the world as the radioactive cloud circles the globe. Hanoi faces Vietminh encirclement from both north and south. Films shown in Sydney hotel bars prompt USV A action to curb spread. Ettalong mothers threaten school strikes over overcrowding. Australia holds a large federal surplus and contemplates tax cuts. Severe NSW tremors from Crookwell to other southern areas. no major damage. Petrov and wife will testify at the Royal Commission on espionage starting June 30. Australia’s output up 500 percent in 20 years. rugby league crowds near 65000 with high demand. Industrial thefts target unoccupied Sydney homes. Russian? agitators said to be planted in Australian industries by Communists, per Labor Minister Holt. The man who fell from Sydney Harbour Bridge is recovering. The world’s greatest reliability test to cover 9600 miles around Australia next month with 163 teams. State ALP Conference backs refer end liquor hours while blocking garage trading and Sunday shopping reforms. Sir Arthur Fadden undergoes minor operations to remove congealed blood after pre election car crash.
Guyra Council proposes higher hire charges for its plant with Cat 12 Grader at £4 per hour and several other machines at £3 10s per hour. Other items unchanged. Meetings considered petrol suppliers and road realignment near Ollera Church to reduce dust impact. Authorities discussed rotation of petrol pumps and future tenders. A separate note cited Lt Col J P Stapp’s 421 mph ground speed, and rail freight profit shift via diesel locomotives.
A fragmented note discusses a stock matter tied to pastures and a major to apply. The readable text hints at a financial or agricultural context with references to a proposal or program and potential fees. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable in the legible portion.
A government notice extends the protection district for one more month from a specified start date based on Minister MLLA’s recommendation. The document records an official extension action and cites ministerial approval.
A Friday demonstration by Miss Fletcher and Mr. McGee at the CWA Rooms showcased the Singer Sewing Machine and its attachments. Attendees learned zipper insertion, varied pleating and gathering, darts by screw, and a run and sew seam. A proposed Guyra sewing class offers eight lessons for six pupils each at £3 3s, promising a complete frock with sleeves and collar.
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