Narberth Rural Council had gambled with ratepayers money in paying £25,000 an acre for land at the Strand and now had to erect a five-storey block of flats to recoup their money, claimed Clr. W. C. E. Callen.

Eighty soldiers from Devon landed at Priory Bay, Caldey Island, in 10 army amphibious vehicles. Hundreds of visitors saw at close quarters the mock invasion of the monastery isle.

The Whitland-Pembroke Dock railway line - under threat of being withdrawn as a passenger service - could be made to pay if it was properly planned by the right person co-operating with local authorities, said Clr. H. C. Johnston at a meeting of Narberth Urban Council.

A number of holidaying families quit their accommodation at Saundersfoot because of noise made by the drills of workmen on a nearby council owned site.

A boxer dog won the chief award at the Pembrokeshire Canine Association’s open dog show at Tenby. Entries were from all over Wales and there was a very high standard.

A large crowd attended Kilgetty’s eighth annual carnival and sports. The chairman, Mr. C. A. John, welcomed everyone and introduced Dr. O. B. Ryland, who crowned the queen and officially opened the carnival. A grand display was given by Pembrokeshire police dogs and a weight-lifting competition was performed by Jim Codd and group.

Victrix Ludorum at Narberth County Primary School Sports was Delyth Nicholas, with Neil Rossiter as Victor Ludorum. Winners of an exciting inter-house competition were Sparrows, followed by Magpies and Blackbirds.

Showing at the South Beach: Maroc 7; at the Royal Playhouse: Hombre; at the De Valence Pavilion: Pop dancing to The Frantic Five and The Shadze.