Call for Constitutional Reform Urges Broad Nationwide Discussion
The piece quotes Sir John Latham urging revision of the Federal Constitution, arguing for liberalised power to create new states and admit them to the Federation. It criticises wartime powers usage, parochial party politics, and metropolitan bias, urging a non party Constitutional Convention with wide agenda beyond interstate trade and industrial powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Latham
High Court
Sir John Latham
Commonwealth
Red Cross Textile Drive Set for April 19
The Guyra branch of the Red Cross will run a waste textile drive on April 19. Town residents should place garments at their front gates that day. Country residents are asked to leave parcels with Mrs. J. F. Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Guyra
the Cross
J. F. Parsons
Obituary of Mrs Dorothy Parry of Cosy Corner Cafe
Mrs Dorothy Parry aged 39 died after a long illness. Wife of George Parry she leaves a 14 year old daughter Ann and brothers Claude and Robert Holder and sisters C Woodham R Sellars Mrs Thorn and A Farrow. Funeral held at St James Church of England officiated by Rev R F Kirby.
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Dorothy Parry
George Parry
Cosy Corner
Parry
Mums
Long illness silent death of Tingha resident Joseph Page
Mr Joseph Page of Tingha died after a long illness aged 59. He was born in Tingha, worked as a miner and dredge hand, and later ran a bus service known as the Batalli Run before returning to Tingha. He is survived by a widow and seven children, nine grandchildren, and a sister and brother. Burial was at Tingha Church of England cemetery with services by ev Weis.
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Joseph Page
Tingha
Cottage Hospital
Page
Charles Page
Bellbird
Paxton
Cessnock
Rover Bus Co
Inverell
Mines Exdana Pty., Ltd
Howell
St. Andrew's Church of England
Joseph
Armidale
Mervyn
Verdun
Arthur
Sydney
M. Hume
E. Gibbons
Gunnedah
Coral Fare
B. Chapman
Glen Innes
Charles Pare
Philanthropy with a large P for profit
An analysis of the waste textiles trade shows collectors now bag homes and beg donations for charity while pocketing profits. The article notes collectors often gain by using householder appeals, with no payment to households and a small fee to the institution for the right to use its name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Cullen
R.S.L
Guyra
Australia
Farewell Tendered To Rev. And Mrs. Bell
Methodist members at the new Brockley Church bid farewell to Rev. R A Bell and Mrs Bell before their move to Hurstville. D W Brown praised four years of ministry in the Armidale circuit and Allan Pearson credited Bell with Brockley Church’s rise. Gifts included a framed Brockley photo, silver teaspoons, bouquets, and best wishes from Guyra Llangothlin Brockley communities.
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Methodist
R. A
D. W. Brown
Bell
Armidale
Mr. Brown
R. F. Kirby
Kirby
Mr. Bell
Guvra
Allan Pearson
Brockley Church
Pearson
Dance at Ben Lomond raises funds for Elizabethan Ball
A successful dance hosted by the Guyra R.S.L. sub-branch last Friday at Ben Lomond aims to defray costs for the Elizabethan Ball in Guyra on Anzac night. The most graceful couple prize went to Mrs. W. Lever and Mr. R.K. Heagney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lomond
Guyra
R.S.L
Rs. W. Lvery
RK. Heagney
Red Cross appeals and concerns over fundraising ethics
A letter questions fundraising practices by firms using an institution’s name for collecting waste textiles and notes profits. It cites £5 paid for the right, £547 12s profit, and two 1930s Guyra Red Cross collections raising £32. The writer urges transparency, warns against anonymous canvassers, and urges directing funds to a labelled collector.
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Firm X
Med Cross
Guyra
Ed Cross
Red Cross
RS L
Palans
Chamber of Commerce debate on trade drift in Guyra
A Chamber of Commerce meeting discussed trade drift and proposed forming a business forum. Members debated holidays for sporting events, urged councils to scrutinize holiday applications, and supported a Blayney request to allow one 100 watt light on zoning day. The group also addressed blackberry control, and a second pigeon shoot by the Guyra P A and H Association drew strong local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders' Association
Chambers of Commerce
OD. Parker
L. T. Caddy
Armidale
Y Chambers of Commerce
J. Cleary
Guyra
Sydney Chamber of Commerce
Blayney Chamber of Commerce
Electricity Commission
Guyra_ P.A. and
H. Association
D.B
E. Mills
F. Campion
J. E. Hodder
S.B
T. A. Everett
R. Moffatt
Alec Piper
Adamson
Our Very Own Adoption Expands in Everyday Family Life
Adoption has become an everyday feature in families as requests for adoptive children exceed the supply. The piece notes a broad, well founded system supporting placements and highlights the growing acceptance and integration of adopted children into homes.
Easter Holiday Plans and Newborns in Local District
The Shire community lists residents taking Easter holidays to Sydney Dungog Nambucca Heads and nearby areas. A daughter was born to Mrs B Hennessy and to Mr and Mrs T Rudd both families report well. Staff changes include Mr J Perrin leaving for Nundle ranch to relieve a colleague for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
E. Nixon
Sydney
M. Mudford
Ryanda Street
Hoss
Tenterton Street
J. Perrin
Bank of New South Wales
Nundle Poranch
Our Very Own screens at Arcadia with Goldwyn flair
An extremely appealing screen treatment of the subject in Samuel Goldwyn's Our Very Own premieres at the Arcadia this Saturday adding notable charm and cinematic panache.
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Samuel Goldwyn
the Arcadia
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R. A. Bell
R.S.L. Dance
Chamber OF Commerce
Chamber
Campbell and
Hillside
Wayra
Nambucca Heals
N. E. Jackson
Bradley Street
Nambucca Heads
Mervyn Legge
Tenterden Street
C. FP
Tyes
J. Birmingham
Llangothlin Street
Frank Carroll
Ollera Street
Laconia” and Hallenge
Fair Isle
H. Beesley & Sons
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