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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1951
Page
3
Mr Hughes argues the Obscene Publications Act should cover comics cartoons and booklets with an unwholesome emphasis on sex savagery and sadism. Chief Secretary Clive Evatt pledges to act swiftly as he reviews publications and considers amendments to safeguard children and families.
In April the Orient Line ordered a 28 000 ton liner from Vickers Armstrongs at Barrow for the Australian mail service. The new vessel Orsova follows a tradition of starting names with O, reflecting the line’s habit of reusing strong predecessor names. Orsova, completed in 1908 as a 12 000 ton liner, served Australia and WWI as a transport, then on June 20 1936 began its 70th voyage to Australia, returning to Tilbury September 24 with a long paying-off pennant. It reportedly traveled over 7.4 million miles at an average 15.3 knots and never failed thermally.
Wales Minister for Lands Mr. Renshaw announced that Korean ex-servicemen are to be included in the soldier settlement scheme. He said the Federal Government approved in principle and would begin negotiations with other States. NSW legislation may need amendment, awaiting outcome of negotiations.
A 23 ton concrete agitator never used before in the New England district has arrived for the Glen Innes district hospital project. The ta sic-cylinder engine powers daily mixing of 150 to 200 cubic yards. Figures list Beasley Duncan McIntyre Barnden Harding and others among officials. The Orsova's arrival and delivery timeline are noted with As Gray captains and McDonald J McDonald among crew.
Eleanor McIntyre of Wilaroo Tingha was charged under the Bushfires Prevention Act for failing to notify and lighting fires. She was seen on October 23 riding a horse and tossing matches into dry grass, igniting a blaze that burned 700 acres and damaged fences. A fine of £30 was imposed plus damages of £17/13.
Patrick O'Donovan notes the English crowd gathered at the rail on a Channel crossing. He describes holidaymakers turning homeward from France with vivid portraits of travelers and a shared eagerness to return to the grey island.
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