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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1954
Page
2
The State Government faces pressure to act on liquor reform after commissioning a Royal Commission. The debate centers on hotel trading hours with calls for trial seven to eight o'clock closing and a subsequent referendum. The piece notes the federal election context and the government's duty to lead public opinion.
Leaders in Tamworth and Armidale express dismay at the NSW governments and Federation over the Queen's royal itinerary. They fault the planning process, note Tamworth was omitted, and urge acknowledgment of their district's interest. Prime Minister Menzies defends federation coordination and health precautions for the Queen.
A brief shower on Monday was the only rain in Guyra for the week. Cold nights with light frosts and mild to warm days followed. Dry conditions prevailed, potato growers hope for rain to check the moth. Temperatures ranged with highs around 61 and lows near 39.
Mr and Mrs John Tierney of Maipas Street expect to return home this weekend from a holiday with their daughter Mrs O Donnell and family in Inverell. Mr and Mrs George Mc Cunna recently met their daughter Marilyn born this week. Miss Mary Williams returns to work after sick leave. A kitchen tea honored Miss Roma Watt and Mr Keith Williams on Tuesday night. Police Sergeant Ballard and Mrs Ballard plan a trip south to attend the Easter Show. Health reasons prompt Mr and Mrs Ford of Bradley Street to leave Guyra soon.
Ald. K. Jones tells Federated Chambers of Commerce and residents that public life brings rebuffs but demands continued contribution. He says a man must pull his weight for the private life of the Northern Tablelands and North Western Slopes region and that he will persist despite criticism.
At a Wednesday Federation meeting Guyra Chamber President H. Burgess thanked the Federated Chambers of the Northern Tablelands and North Western Stores for backing local projects. He cited water supply and a new hospital as key gains, promising a brand new hospital in a year and noting the Chamber’s broader community aims.
Australian Iron and Steel plans oil exploration south of Sydney hoping for a rich strike. Leader of the Opposition W H Treatt accuses the government of press gagging. Casualties rise among Jap fishermen after the Eniwetok H-bomb test. The U.S. claims ability to drop H-bombs worldwide with new presidential powers. Blood tests urged for drunken driving in Sydney. Justice Kirby cites persecution of conscientious objectors. Qantas acquires British Commonwealth Pacific Airways. Sydney University receives £220,000 for agricultural research. Professor Blatt warns atomic age could end life in 10 years. Geddes touts water conservation to boost stock feed. U.S. threatens to block China’s UN entry. Australia faces rising labour demand and immigration push. Royal Tour fears polio and housing rent relief under review. A rare Guarnerius violin valued at £10,000 found in New Zealand. Mascot air traffic exceeds most outside the U.S. New land settlement aid for ex‑ servicemen planned. A Russian vessel probes near English coast during Royal Navy exercises. A 4500-year-old pyramid found at Sakkara, Egypt. Snow at Kiandra prompts fear of a harsh winter and fodder build‑up. Britain halts Suez talks after the murder of four soldiers by Egyptians.
A district wide appeal argues for broader Chamber membership possibly by renaming the body to reflect wider interests. The plan includes praises for President Alderman Jones and Secretary C I G Sones, while noting local officials and visiting delegates. A mention of Guyra’s ration and a reference to Mr Huxley drunkenness appear among fragmented notes.
Strong agitation continues for connecting the New England area to the Pacific Highway via a sealed road. J M Hanna urges a link between roads from Cayra to Armidale and Coast access, arguing for metropolitan amenities reach. A conference at Ebor on April 9 will discuss upgrading the Glen Innes Graf ton row rather than new construction.
The Church of England at BL James plans Mothering Sunday events next Sunday with blessings and distribution of Limnel Cake in the morning and a Pageant of the Furniture in the evening. CE.M.S. discussed Mary Magdalene at last meeting and Ki Cullen led. A team from the society will debate Tenterden Social Club on immigration in Australia with the Guyra team taking the negative.
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