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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1953
Page
2
An editorial criticizes federal and state governments for fiscal mismanagement and Parliament's lax oversight. It highlights the Public Accounts Committee’s disclosures, calls for accountability, and notes resignations and threats from committee members over alleged corruption risks and waste.
A critical editorial laments the New England Tablelands decline under Sydney dominance. It cites unfulfilled promises in Guyra Shire from railways to hospital and water projects, criticizing public funds, governance, and alleged parliamentary laxity amid warnings of national self sufficiency loss.
Personal note states Dave Hammond of Guyra is an inmate at Memorial Hospital in Guyra.
Mr. Grantham notes September brought disappointment with over two inches of rain yet 73 points recorded in Armidale, most on the last day. Growth in pasture and crops slowed due to moisture shortages and sharp frosts as farmers prepare for October planting and seek rain. Navy bean and maize seed demand rises. wavy beans face postwar downturn but seed prospects improve. Guyra machinery aids New England producers by handling navy beans and dressing seed maize, boosting regional grain handling.
The Rural Bank announced district winners for the Northern Tablelands Fat Lamb Breeders' Competition run by the Department of Agriculture. Section A winner J T Elliott and Sons of Kelvin Dangarsleigh Armidale. Section B winner F A Lawry Ulom Guyra. Judges praised the strong Corriedale ewes and depth of body despite severe winter conditions.
A mother and child receive rice and canned food under the Korean Civil Assistance Programme in Seoul. After the armistice, Congress redirected 200 million dollars from military funds to civilian relief at the request of President Eisenhower. The UN Korea Reconstruction Agency operates a long range plan to rebuild Korea’s homes health and economy.
Australian Music Examinations Board results show all candidates from Ursuline Convent passed. Examiners F Warwick and F Hoopsteel assessed piano and violin. honours 85 75 65 trade marks. Third grade and First grade performers include Brenda Helyar Beverley Summing Barbara Holt others with scores.
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