14 Oct 1954
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1954
Page
1
Victoria Salon Jean Hill returns from Brisbane this afternoon to unveil a new summer cotton range. The display includes teen fittings and invites the public to visit the salon to inspect the fabrics and styles.
A fragmentary notice lists Rainbow Round My Shoulder as a new musical film with Frankie Laine and Franze as stars. It includes a plot about three young girls overcoming a guardian's opposition and previews other features and international notes.
The Guyea Styles-Visitors golf weekend drew large crowds with 27 players on Sunday and a record turnout overall. K Hoyt from Inverell won the Guyra Open Championship with 138, while others like Lockyer and McFarlane posted strong scores across A, B, and E grades. Canadians mixed foursomes, team matches, and handicap events added to a lively, well-attended event.
The postponed semi finals produced a Waratahs victory over the Koalas by 18 to 11, securing minor premiership and a finals date with the Maroons. Waratah players include Morley Ramage Finlayson and Cox. Maroons lineup features Williams McCreary Williams Harley Williams Meehan and others.
A garbled report hints at a large turnout with many events and many players. Names such as Mrs 2D Lockyer Mrs Maylen and W Jahn appear, but scores and specifics are unreadable. The piece credits Allan Dowdell and mentions a forthcoming event date, though details remain obscured.
Tennis tournament results list matches at town court with players including Mrs Meintyre Campbell and L Campull. Names appear in OCR scribble but the document records final outcomes are unreadable.
A fragment notes Northensia, described as a being or entity, reputed to have a lifespan approaching three centuries. Details are sparse, with emphasis on longevity and mythic status rather than verifiable facts.
Fragmentary note mentions electoral rolls for a referendum and state government officers, with unclear details about postal delivery and posting at offices. Names such as R. B. Gille appear in a damaged transcription.
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