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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1952
Page
3
Enrolment for the eleatorst division of New England shows a slight rise in September says Divisional Returning Officer Mr RB Gillespie. About 200 names were added across subdivisions while 170 names were removed due to transfers deaths or changes of residence. 151 alterations occurred mainly due to secure notices or clerical updates.
A writer reflects on the power of book titles and reviews the works of Samuel Butler and Oscar Wilde. Butler’s Erewhon novels and Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest are highlighted, alongside Wilde’s other tales and fairy stories. The author notes public reception and availability in the Guyra Public Library.
Enrolment in the division is 38 999 up from 38 969 at August's end and 38 798 at September last year. The figures reflect the ongoing registration figures under the Commonwealth Electoral Act.
The Guyra Association decided to appoint a paid trotting supervisor for the Northern Shows with a five guinea daily fee plus an extra guinea for night shows. Applications to be submitted for approval, with three trotting events proposed for 1953 show schedules and prizes of £25, £3, and £2. A cattle proposal for rodeo events was discussed, including sourcing steers and possible agistment, while admission policy for children was debated alongside a farm competition for the Northern Tablelands and trophies donated by a local firm.
The Tingha P C Association votes to invite Mr Davis Hughes M L A and Mrs Hughes to officially open the 1952 P and C Ball on October 10. Admission set at 10 shillings to cover event costs with a prize for best exhibit and a busy turnout noted.
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