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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1954
Page
4
Just arrived new sunfrocks by Cole of California and house frocks priced from 45 11 lay by now for Christmas at Sally King’s store with seasonal fashion items and pricing available.
The 18 year old jockey Lester Piggot has been appointed to ride for the Queen, marking a nationally popular decision after his suspension began June 18. He opened his return with a win on his first mount and followed with another victory two days later, becoming Noel Murless stable’s leading rider at Newmarket. The Queen’s racing operations show the largest prize money, totaling £36,369, fueling heightened interest from fans and rivals alike as Piggot’s career continues under scrutiny.
Police identified a 13 year old Brisbane boy Robert Maxwell Ramsay of Randall Avenue Manly as Tarzan after he eluded searchers since last Friday. The youth swung from limb to limb and walked backward to avoid tracks while living on berries and leaves.
The article highlights the rising prospects of Lester Piggott as a leading jockey, with early interest from trainer Murless and attention from top English stables. It notes his spectacular two year rise as a “boy wonder” and his potential to challenge champions like Orton Richards for the title.
Ian Grabowsky of Australian National Airways will speak at Inverell on Thursday night at 9 pm in Butler Hall. A colour film on Northern Canadian air transport will follow the address. P N Harrison notes local bodies back proposals to develop New England and attract private capital and enterprise through the New State Movement.
The Nutrition Section urges iron as essential for blood and oxygen transport. It notes iron sources in liver especially lambs fry and Call's liver, advises varied preparations, warns against overcooking, and invites readers to request liver recipes from the Health Department in Sydney.
The readable fragments discuss fat people not always being cheerful and note exceptions for overweight individuals due to patient gland disorders or hereditary disposition. The passage is fragmentary and lacks concrete events or names.
The Capes Creek Tingha bridge contractor may keep timber from the old structure after demolition. Minister Wetherell said W F Stephenson Pty Ltd of Sydney is the contractor and that material removed remains the contractor's property under the station. The request to let Central School use the timber was discussed with the Armidale member.
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