Governor General Grants Double Dissolution in Australia
The Governor-General has ordered a double dissolution of Parliament to address ongoing Senate obstruction. Prime Minister Menzies faced pressure as vital legislation stalled, despite a landslide victory for the Government in the House of Representatives. The Senate's prior Liberal and Country Party minority status and Labour opposition are cited as thwarting the public will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menzies
Senate
PHE House of Representatives
Labour
J.R. Evatt
Labour splits and local notices from Guyra and district
The column outlines a range of local items from the Northern Tablelands area. It notes meetings in Armidale, business closures urged by the Guyra Chamber of Commerce, Red Cross activity, and a large eaglehawk shot near Moray. It laments inflation and Labour opposition, urging support for the Menzies Government, and lists upcoming events in Guyra such as dances, library hours, and church activities.
Newcastle visitors tour and bank staff change
Mr. and Mrs Curley of Newcastle return from a North Coast and Queensland tour. Mr and Mrs Jim Finlay of Newcastle visit Mr and Mrs Reg Moore. Mr and Mrs Vic Taylor of Bald Blair spend holidays with relatives in Newcastle. Mr M H Kingston of Five Dock Sydney replaces Mr J Johns at One Guyra branch of the Bank of NSW as Mr Johns transfers to Dulwich Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Curley
Newcastle
Reg Moore
Te North Coast
Queensland
Jim Finlay
Vic Taylor
Bald Blaire
M. H. Kingston
Fivedeck
Sydney
J. Johns
Guyra
Bank of Nsw
Johns
Dulwich Hill
Potato Marketing Board visits Guyra for first meeting
The Potato Marketing Board of New South Wales held its first Guyra meeting this week to engage growers locally. President Dr R W Hudson welcomed the board, noting the board’s district rotations to boost grower contact and stabilize potato prices. Members praised Guyra’s potato quality and discussed regional challenges, including limited incentives for growing spuds amid livestock competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potato Marketing Board of
New South Wales
Guyra
Distr
H. J. Reeves
Reevesdale
Llangothlin
Hudson
H. A. Swane
Swane
Reeves
Quinn
Commonwealth
Liverpool
J. D. Kirby
Grafton
W. J. Lowe
Crookwell
J. Cooke
Blayney
H. W. J. Reeves
Mr. C Savage
G. A. Jackson
F. J. McCarthy
Board and Growers Meeting Delayed Over Issue
A report from the Wednesday morning board meeting with growers was postponed to a later session to address the unresolved issue.
Labour Party Revaluation Decision Reported
The State Leader of the Country Party cited a Canberra Chamber letter noting the ATP Trisanial Conference rejected moving toward revaluation. Col Brunner called this a test disclosure of ALP aims. Sydney dailies run a campaign for revaluation as ALP conference decision is announced.
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Country Party
Col
Brusner
Canberra
Assocate Chamber of Manufactures
ATP
Col. Brunner
Sydney
Apex Clubs Association a Worldwide Youth Body
The Association of Apex Clubs, founded in Geelong Victoria in 1931, grew to over 50 Australian clubs. It aims to foster service, fellowship, and ethical standards, and maintains international links with youth groups in Britain, the USA, Ireland, and beyond. Local clubs run charity and civic service schemes and host speakers at regular meetings.
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S Apex
Geelong
Victoria
Association of Apex
Lanas
Outback
Australia
Commonwealth
Apex
World Council of Young Men's Service Clubs
Yam Prteg Af
Great Britain
U.S.A. Canara
Ireland
Mexico
Denmark
Sweden
Holland
Norw
Malaya
World Council of Young Men’s Clubs
Avterration
Pei Ayra Apex Club
Danvart
I Guyra
Association of Apex Clubs
Gusta Club
Christyas
Massis
NSA
All The King's Men film praised for power and performances
The motion picture adaptation of Robert Penn Warren's novel earns praise for its forceful portrayal of Willie Stark. Broderick Crawford delivers a commanding performance as the ruthless politician, supported by strong turns from Anne Stanton and Jack Burden, under the direction and screenplay by Robert Rossen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Penn Warren
Jobert
Ossen
Columbia Pictures
Broderick Crawford
Willie Stark
Crawford
Bearding
Fuwer
Wille
Anne Stanton
Tor
Jack Burden
Ireland
Letting of Shire Chambers Questioned by Local Correspondent
J S Whan of Spring field Llangoblin writes to question the Shire Council motion that the chamber be let for meetings on Saturdays from 11 o clock. He notes February changes restricting use during staff hours and asks if only Saturday 11 to noon is allowed. He urges rescinding both resolutions to restore public access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Whan
Springfield
Llangobhlin
Shire Council
L. Starr
Mulligan
Arcadia Theatre to screen The King's Men on Easter Saturday
The Arcadia Theatre will present The King's Men on Easter Saturday starring John Derek as Wolfe and Mercedes McCambridge as secretary. The film is promoted as a stark, realist drama and features Irons and Stark legend elements as part of the adaptation.
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Willie Stark
Irons
John Derek
Wolfie
Irones McCambridge
Arcadia Theatre
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PHE Senate
Liberal
Country
Northern Tablelanas
Council of the Country Women’s Association
C.W.A. House
Armidate
Red Cross
L. Chapman
Outer Bald Blair
Gilmour
Jack McLean
Bradley Street
Bruce Stewart
Moray
Reds
The
Argus
Guyra Shire
Oddfellows
Constitutional
Itubulions
Tralia
Potato Growers
Labour Party
Wille Stark
Tossen
Ile
Miss Dru
Shire
H. Beesley & Sons
All Sporting Goods Guyra
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