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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1953
Page
2
A preview of the coronation set for next Tuesday at Westminster Abbey highlights pageantry and tradition. The piece reflects on monarchy in modern Britain, Queen Elizabeth’s dedication to the people, and the national mood amid calls for self determination in a changing world.
Personal notices list Miss V. Smith returning from Sydney for medical advice. Morven resident Mr. Mulligan and others visit Sydney or Guyra. Mr. Perrin from Bank of NSW finishes teller work at Dorrigo. Mrs. Parsons and Barbara return from Gratton holidays. Miss Kirk leaves Guyra to begin nursing at a base hospital. Miss Johnson also tracks nursing duties at a base hospital.
Empire Day at Ben Lomond School Saturday May 23 saw a sparse programme as cold weather kept many spectators away. Pupils performed and football activities featured with ML Bate noted for the kick. P and C Association organized stalls and tea, while volunteers assisted with the event.
J Redman remains a patient at Glen Lanes Dighniet Hospital. Mr and Mrs A Lovkley formerly of Ben Lamourt visited the district during holidays, accompanied by their daughter Lynelte. Mr and Mrs AC Martin and daughter Beryl toured Sydney for their daughter May’s wedding last week. Mr and Mrs B Little of Cayra run the Martins bakery during their absence. Woodenbor
Red Cross members ran a successful street stall last weekend raising £24185. Prize results included envelopes and donations from Mrs Waileford, Mrs Pettitcake, Mrs Handebo, and others. Junior Red Cross members plan June Day sales on May and Saturday June 5.
A list of appointive vendors for the Potato Marketing Board includes Prescott Pty. Limited, LAimidele E.S. Purkiss Pty., Guy R. Hall & Son Pty. Limited, New England Co-op Society, Glen Innes Kwong Sing & Co., M.C. Mackenzie & Sons, Lid emarteld and Yarrowiteh Cor Ve Lusaltern ears.
The Guyra coronation program lists events from 1 a.m. church services to a 6 p.m bonfire. Activities include loyalty processions from Central School to the show ground, a 2 p.m. Australia Fair march, a diagram march by girls, ball game demonstrations, children's arts and crafts, wheelbarrow races, tag-o-war, relay races, and an afternoon tea at the pavilion.
Organisers of the March of Loyalty urge Ex-Service women to participate with the October Queen herself cited as an ex-servicewoman. Invitations have been accepted by local groups including the Task Band Central School Hockey Club Marching Band Rugby Union and other associations. The parade will feature a ceremony at Mickey’s Gully and community members will support with patriotic activities.
Lore Funds required Alay p melini of the Gyr Coronation Committee reports 21 members as part of a drive for donations. Secretary RC Conn notes a further £2 from past bodies. Representatives list include Mick Cullen CW.A. 45 Vincent Club and several football clubs, Rotary, and Everel P. and others.
The House discusses the Privy Council ruling on wool moneys with Hon. J. H. Drummond stating the government acts as trustees for the people. He notes the High Court's nonunanimous decision leaves room for appeal and warns of millions in refunds if the Privy Council rules revival. The dispute frames a pivotal moment in British imperial policy.
J Prescott asks editor to note a Coronation display at the library from May 29 to June 1. Aimed at all ages, the exhibit features royal family titles, children’s books, and selected fiction, with a focus on accessible volumes for various readers and borrowing from June 3.
The 2AD Cororalion broadcast plans a special coverage of the coronation and the Duke of Edinburgh's sacrifice. Listeners will hear a bridge of music and a parade feature on a later Thursday evening due to the coronation festivities.
An Orthopaedic expert from the jSoul Western Mirdies School in Dalles Texas discusses posture and back health. He warns that many adults suffer from issues like lumbago and rheumatism from a forward leaning stance similar to a boxer’s crouch, urging proper alignment.
Mr. Herb Burgess of Guyra was made a life member of the New England Trout Acclimatisation Society during the annual meeting at Dutton Park.
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