Belshaw urges bolstering Australia’s farming exports
The article reviews Dr. J. P. Belshaw’s assessment of food production and export reliance in Australia. It warns buoyant primary production alone cannot sustain living standards as population rises 18 percent since 1945. wool remains key to exports, and government taxation policies under the Menzies-Fadden regime are praised for addressing producer needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Belshaw
Australia
Belshaw
NYE
Menzies-Fadden
Road Works Completed on George's Creek Road
The report by Shire Engineer Mr Hinley at the Guyra Shire Council meeting notes completion of road works on George's Creek Road and mentions improvements to Mistake and Falconer Roads and other local routes.
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George's Creek
Hinley
Guyra
Falconer
Sens Creek
Notable residents and events around Guyra and Armidale
Local notices report visits and travels of prominent residents including Mr Arthur Faulkner and Mr Irit Woodfork at Crystal Brook Road and Sydney. Len Lyes leaves Guyra to join Combined Country for Southern States. other residents embark for Mackay and Sawtell. The death of Ernest William Burgess is noted with funeral at Armidale Cathedral. The Armidale Church Men’s Society rally in Tamworth is covered with local attendees.
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Arthur ‘Faulkner
Irit Woodfork
W. Faulkner
Crystal Brook Road
Guyra
Len Lyes
E. Allen
A.C.A
Cameron and Cameron, Chartered Accountants
Armidale
Uralla
Allen
Cooper Bros. Way and Hardie
Chartered Accountants
Sydney
Grafton
Ernest William Burgess
Pee
Essie, Aubrey
Reginald Burgess
Herbert Burgess
Ken Jones
A. Robinson
Graftow
St. Peter's Cathedral
R F. Kirby
Church of England Men's Society
Tamworth
Proposed Transfer of Portion of Guyra Shire
The Local Government Department seeks details on transferring five Tingha area parishes from Guyra Shire to MacIntyre Shire. An inquiry will review areas, rates, and elector counts for both shires, with the council to supply requested data.
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Local Government Department
Guyra
Tingha
MacIntyre
Macy Iutore
W.c.v
Rotarians Dinner Draws New England Leaders
Prominent Rotarians from across the New England district will attend a private dinner at Guyra on Saturday. Among the senior members expected is Mr. Blake of The. The event is described as a private gathering for Rotary members.
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New England
cinner-at-Guyra
Xe Xemienie
Blake
The
Rotary
Wedding Of Judith Ann Lee And Phillip Leonard
The wedding of Judith Ann Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee White Street to Phillip Leonard son of Mr and Mrs Leonard was held at St Mary of the Angels Guyra with Rev Father Henry officiating. The bride wore a lace net gown with pearls and a three tier veil. Bridesmaids wore white lace jackets and nylon net skirts in lemon mauve and green. The reception for 160 guests followed at Oddfellows Hall. The couple plan to live in Guyra after a motor honeymoon to Melbourne.
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Judith Anneldest
5. Lee
White Street
Phillip Leonard
C. Yes
Bradley Street
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic
Guyra
L. Henry
Armidale
Maureen
Nancy Williams
Hazel Lockyer
Dianne Lee
Rons Lee
Ron McKay
Pat Williams
Mary
Margaret
Sid
Tony “Williams
Vic Hill
Melbourne
Growers Hold Power Over New South Wales Potato Board
Minister for Agriculture explains that the Potato Marketing Board of New South Wales is controlled by potato growers who appoint five of seven board members and can dissolve the board by a majority vote. He notes the board was created by growers under the Marketing of Primary Products Act and that administration is shaped by their direct authority.
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N.S.W
Repairs to Highway Surface Between Glen Innes and Moree
The 1953/54 main roads works programme will include surfacing the Gwydir Highway from Glen Innes to Moree. The 129 mile route currently has about 8.24 miles covered with bitumen and may receive further resurfacing as part of next year maintenance plans. The Department of Main Roads will assess practicability before finalising the programme.
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Gwydir
Glen Innes
Moree
Legislative Council
Buckley
Martin
Armidale
Jim Cahill
M.L.A
Macintyre
Department of Main Roads
Butler wins rifle shoot at Ben Lomond range
Mr J M Butler scored 30 points to win a rifle shooting contest held at the Ben Lomond range amid strong winds and poor light. Other scorers included Cy Butler 0, E Cunningham 28, J Coward 27, Egan 27, J Hogbin 27, and R Butler 22 from the 300 yard line.
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J. M. Butler
Ben Lomond Range
M. Butler
Wwe
Cy Butler Nee Ee
E. Cunningham
J. Coward
Egan
J. Hogbin
R. Butler
Mountain Rose M U L O F Lodge Officers Elected
Moun tain Rose M U L O F Lodge officers were elected at the half yearly meeting led by Brother C Butler as N G P G and Brother R Butler as P G and secretary. Other officers include Warden Martin Guardian J Butler conductor A J M Pearson and candidate A J M Pearson for District Deputy Grand Master. The Ben Lomond Lodge reports 50 financial members 2 honorary 2 widows and 20 medical and hospital benefit members. The lodge marks 40 years of existence with a long serving financial secretary in place for 30 years.
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C. Butler
N.G
Mountain Rose M.U
R. Butler
P.G
R. P. Butler
Martin
J. Butler
A. J. M. Pearson
Ben Lomond Lodge
Pennies and Pounds Film-Strip At St James Church
An attractive film-strip titled Pennies and Pounds will be screened at St James Church of England next Sunday night. The 55 frames present facts and sidelights on church finance and activities and will replace the sermon. A Parochial Church Council meeting follows the service.
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St. James’ Church of England
Coronation Medals Awarded to Shire Officials
Coronation medals were awarded to Shire President Dr. R W Hudson Deputy President Dr C W Starr and Council auditor Mr W S Forsyth at the last Guyra Shire Council meeting. The recipients were congratulated on their honours.
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R.W. Hudson
C. W Starr
W.S. Forsyth
Guyra' Shire
Woman Injured In Card Room Runaway Incident in Manchester
A disruption in a Manchester card room led to a runaway crush injuring a woman. She was shocked by the incident as spectators watched police and hospital staff respond to the scene.
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Aernae
Ently
Manchester
Eng
Increase in New England improved pastures over years
The Division of Plant Industry reports rapid growth in sown improved pastures in New England. From 34 000 acres in 1948 to 157 000 acres in 1952, with 118 000 in 1951 and 22 903 in 1954. A tentative estimate for the current year suggests as many as 250 000 acres maintained.
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New England
Division of
Department of Agricultures
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