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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
2
The piece argues Dr. H. V. Evatt faces pressure as Communists rally to his side while warning against a dangerous, irreligious influence in politics. It recalls past battles over union and labor legislation and stresses that tolerance has bounds when ideology leads to disloyal actions against the Crown.
Cyril Marshall manager of the Bank of New South Wales Guyra branch will commence six weeks holiday on May 31. In his absence Mr A S Pearson of the one staff will be in charge. Richardson Guyra sse Clerk has been bedridden a week with bronchial trouble. Miss Lorna Copeland of the Royal Hotel Guyra will take three weeks annual holiday in Lismore.
The Arts Council of Australia presents Peter Scriven and his puppet company in a show at Arcadia Theatre on June 3 at 8 pm with a school matinee. The bill features Augustus Banxybreeches Professor Krushinski Tohy and Tichy Douggle and Doggie Dannie Longress Chicothe Great and Slappy plus The Sorcerer s Apprentice Harmonious Haytide and St George and the Dragon. Thirty puppets perform under Scriven s direction with seats at 5/ reserved at Eagle ston s.
Nenco's cattle sale held Thursday May 13 yarded 724 head with high clearance and strong bidding. Prices ranged 25s to 40s dearer with Hereford steers and cows among top lots. buyers from Wallangarra to Sydney participated, showing keen demand despite weather.
A vehicle hit a tree along the England Highway near Commar and Bay, injuring the driver David John Pan. The wagon and front end sustained damage while the occupants escaped unharmed. The incident occurred around 1:30 am.
A collage of notes reports political disputes in Australia and Ireland. L J Tully presses for cabinet disclosure on Quinn allegations. Premier refuses. Bold notes inevitable Russian revolution. Vietminh threaten Hanoi. French airstrikes target them. Sydney rate protests against water charges. New Guinea factory to produce home grown tea. Four women enter Redex Rally around Australia. Italian arrested for stabbing three at Neutral Bay. Geneva talks drift on Eastern Question. De Valera government defeated at Eyre elections. Menzies pledges tax cuts if elected. Three children die in NZ plane crash. pilot and 24 escape. Evatt vs Arthur campaign in Barton. Demand for workers signals buoyant economy. Police traffic measures tighten enforcement. Sydney plans Sunday shop openings. Eden warns Russia and China against relying on Britain and US. Faden pledges road grants. Montgomery cites Russian atomic capability. Guatemala border tensions with Nicaragua and Honduras. US arms aid. Runaway railway engine on New Mexico line. Viking rocket launched to record height.
Eight years on our town shows many residents matured to voting age while key facilities remained outdated. The survey notes the school building, Headmaster Whiford residence, Post Office, telegraph office and police lock‑up all suffered from aging facilities and poor layout, hindering public service and policing efficacy.
An excerpt notes the railway station building as ancient, undersized, and poorly suited to the Guyra climate. The inquiry asks if ten years of aging have improved matters or if eight years of further aging have worsened them, reflecting on the station’s adequacy over time.
Commonwealth Bank to open its first Sydney Sheep Show agency for the show duration. Inverell branch manager H P Ashton and rural technical staff will be present to discuss finance and related sheep industry matters with country visitors and customers.
At the Guyra finance committee meeting in the Guyra Council Chambers, members discussed raising funds to establish a permanent ambulance. They noted only about £186 is needed to start service for the Guyra Shire area, with a total aim of around £1000 to secure the ambulance waggon. Treasurer M Roberts urged public subscriptions and donations, stressing the area’s needs and asking for public support.
Pearce writes to question Mulligan and Ferris over a road through his property, noting eight years of shire maintained access to within a quarter mile of the applicant boundary. He recalls prior dedication of the road and asks why the route is being shifted from his wife’s boundary to his own, urging clarity on motives and fairness.
Winners announced for events at the Sanur flay stall. Prizes include Harkey Chih perfume awarded to L A Smith and 10 to Bill Drew, with Jowels and Misa Gwent Kelly also named as victors.
The note states items may be left with any committee member or handed to the president Mr. R Hudson secretary Mr. M Roberts or the treasurer Sgt. J Ballard for collection or delivery.
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