Railway vs Road: Government urged to favor highway over rail
The article argues for building roads to absorb unemployment, arguing railways face losses and modern transport favors roads. It notes a Public Works Committee finding of an annual £180,000 railway loss after debt and limited service, and endorses a road system with flexible, all-hours access to meet needs and reduce public costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorrigo
Parliament
Presenre
Public Works Committee
Grest Briteio
Petition for Gayra-Derrigo railway resumption and road fund
The Gayra Argus reports a petition signed by residents calling for government action to resume the Gayra Derrigo railway work or provide £10,000 to build a good road from there to Dorrigo. The piece links unemployment relief to public works and notes broader NSW economic hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniater Fem Werks
Gayre- Derrigo
Dorrigo
New South Wales
Australis
Ing
Local Repairs Offerings From Newcastle Advert
Mr Joam Major of Newcastle promotes Pro fecval Pimco and Player Piano Turer with all work guaranteed. Orders may be left at Argus Office Guyra for service and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joam Major
Newcastle
Profecval Pimco
Turer
Argus
Guyra
Anzac Day Reflections and Local Club Debates in Guyra
The piece recalls Gallipoli’s Anzac story via a Digger’s account and contrasts it with postwar sentiment. It also discusses the Show Committee’s Sunday ground ban affecting the Bow Cup, calls for leadership, and notes a Modern Languages Association meeting with Madame Henri and Mrs Hutton’s daughter performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Modern Languages = Association
Henri
Conservatorium
Dalorred
Illustra Lione
Dossieulton
Ward's Mistake Wins in Close Cricket Match
On Saturday Ward's Mistake defeated Mt. Mitchell by two wickets and one run in a storm affected game. Meahan and Mowberry took multiple wickets for Mt Mitchell while Meshan and Biscox excelled for Ward's Mistake as weather disrupted play with several rain events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Mitchel
Ward
Sod
Det Lanings
C. H. Meahan IL
M J. Meshan
Mt. Mitchell
Ho Meehan
A. J. Ellin
Mt Mitchell
Tom Newberry
Cave
J. A. Mowberry
F. Biscox
Cah Meshan
Joninga
Thoreday
Meeting of Guyra Green Sprinters Hockey Club
A meeting of the Guyra Green Sprinters Hockey Club is set for Briggs Central Cafe on Monday next April 27 at ? p.m. The agenda stresses important business and requests good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra Green Sprinters
Briggs’ Central Cafe
Goyre Teovia Club
N. Yadman
Hon
Seo
Tender Summary from Armstrong Brow. Guyra Notice
The document states that the lowest tender will be accepted, signed by W. Payne of Armstrong Brow. Guyra, indicating a formal bidding process and official acceptance terms. It mentions the undersigned and tender actions without naming other bidders or specifics of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Pickhan
Llangothlin
W. Clark
Beardy Street
Armidale
W. Payne
Armstrong Brow
Guyra
Hot Water Bags Arrive for Winter Comfort
New stocks of hot water bags arrive with guaranteed quality. NOW is the time to purchase your hot water leg and enjoy comfort during the cold wintry eights.
Genuine Clearing Sale of Valley of Springs Property Stock
Public auction to be held at Valley of Springs one mile from Lian gothlin near the Railway Gates on Wednesday 29th April 1981 at 2 pm. Includes 50 60 fat and store sheep Jersey cattle Hereford cattle draught horses and gear plus plant furniture and sundries. Sale by Mrs A Davis through B C Gillies sailing agent with Duncan McRae as salesman. Cash on the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Gillies
A. Davis
Valley of Springs
Liangothlin
Lowond
Jersey
Singer
Nora
Davis
B.C
Golf Aggregate Win By Miner and Garraby in Tight Contest
Last Saturday the 4 Ball Aggregate Stroke Handicap was won by Miner and Garraby with a total 144 after rounds of 172-28. Second were Morgan and Crosman at 148, followed by Phelan and Stevenson with 151. Dorke and Fraser posted 151 from 141-30. Next week features a Mixed Foursomes Stroke Competition and the Eclectic Handicap for Mrs there plus a Secret Hole Stroke for Mrs Payne's Trophy with multiple key pairings listed for the draw. A potato growers meeting is announced for Tuesday after noon at the Public School with district clipping sellers noted from Sydney suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner and Garraby
Btorebace
Payne
Rossell
Fraser
Biddulph
Youman
Mies Fraser
Chisholm
Mra McAlister
Mre Darke
Miss Brown
Stevenace
Miss E. McLean
Mra Willis
Mra Jainian
Mies Chisholm
Misa Little
Miner
Marshal Min Mclean
Mra Ma Green
Mra Burgees
Mre
Wheaton
Mrs @Jennatt
Mee Cennaby
Mien Lackay
Mrs Bout
J. MaLean
Weather and cattle sale notes from Guyra district
Local wintry conditions with cold showers accompanied by a boy, thermometer at 4, light frost. Guyra Post Office announces Saturday April 25 arrangements open to 10 am, no money orders or savings bonds. delivery by postroom. A cattle sale in the Guyra show yards yielded 879 cattle yarded, 360 head sold at good prices. Hereford stock and white-faced cattle sold to substantial levels. bidding was lively with strong outside interest showing New England cattle demand. Archibald Fletcher, 60, died. Rev E N McKie appointed Moderator of the Presbytery of New England for twelve months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goyra
Azcop
New England
Arcadia Theatre
Rio
Odot
Archibald David Fletcher
Anebon Dbo
A. B. Oemeron
Guyru
Sistas
Country Party Nominates Arooll Brown for Gwydir Seat
The Country Party branch in Wuarty submits Arnold Brown as candidate for the federal election in the Gwydir electorate. Brown, a returned soldier, seeks selection as a country representative addressing land and soldier issues among all classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cogn Abailabras
Turaday
Coontbarabrats
Country Party
Arooll Brown
Wuarty
Peteral
Gwydir
Me Brown
Ahi
Country Interems
Evicted Families Seek Shelter in Armidale Meeting
At a Armidalsy Chry Count gathering the Unen Twved League urged the council to allow evicted members to camp on Pallention land free of rent while seeking new homes. The proposal, deemed a humanitarian request, was sent to the Government Purposes Committee for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
Armidalsy
Counel
League
Morley Cleared In Armidale Capital Offence Case
Armidale Circuit Court heard Leale James Morley charged with a capital offence against a 16 year old girl. He pleaded guilty to a lesser count but the jury found him not guilty after evidence from Crown witnesses and statements to Constable Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
Hig Honor
Davidson
Leale
James Morley
D. W. Abbott
Morley
Hiv
Wordla
Armidale Sale Yards Lease Expiry Sparks Council Talk
Armidale town council discussed the lease on the municipal saleyard land expiring December 1 with possible extension options. The Mayor indicated the council could apply for extension or pursue conversion, while a block at the rear of existing facilities was noted as unused. The finance committee was to review the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
Armidale Cir
AML
W. Olver
Tia
Muller
Ie Finnoce Committee
Death of J G Harris longtime Bank Manager
The death of Mr J G Harris of Roseville Sydney occurred Wednesday week at age 79. He served as manager for the Bank of N S W in Queensland and New South Wales and retired about nine years ago. Also mentioned are Rev R Farris and the late Dr W E Barris as his sons. A separate note reports Lieutenant Colonel H F White re‑elected to the Executive Committee of the N S W Graziers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Harris
Roseville
Sydney
Bank of N.S.W
Queensland
N.S.W
R. &. Farris
B.A
Uyra
W. E. Barris
Armidale
Eod
Springfield
Messrs. Pringle & Co
Jonathan
Northern Spy
Granny Smith
Democrat
Dunes
Rome
Football clash previews local teams on Saturday cards
Goyra blocks v Liangothlin to feature Saturday match with Referee Mr W Grainger. Blooke Tsam Kennedy plus players Helyar Hobbay Harper Robinson McKay Mather McDonald Williams Macey Turner and others listed. Black Mountain hosts Ben Lomond at Black Mountain Saturday with Mer Yoursan as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goyra
Liangothlin
Mr. W. Grainger
Blooke' Tsam
Kennedy
Mitchell
Helyar
Hobbay
Harper
Robinson
McKay
Faulkner
J. McKay
J. Mather
J. McDonald
P. Williams
R. Macey
Roosetrves
Klearson
Turner
J. O
Black Mountain
Ben Lomond
Mer
Yoursan
New 1t. din and bedroom furniture sale items
List of early catalog items including oak bedsteads with springs from £4 15s EITOHAN CABINETS from £3 10s bedroom suiters, DEL OXA baby prams from £3 16s, kapok mattresses with all prices, hearth rugs from £7 6d and ready taesd kapok from £1 4s a
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Karawood
Karswood
Gayra Argus
Hone
Vwursbay
Pepeteget
P.O. Bex
Cecil M. Thomas
Quyra
M. Lamb
Costumizere and
Dresaiaker
Renee Losdonne
Cottemes
Coste
Procter
Wnd
Wanstead
Ryanda Street
H. A. Barraglough, Ltd
Opticians
George Street
Bydney
Horner Fletcher
Optician Knoll
Chas.w.knoll
Laai
Mas. M. Hutton
Lilangobhlin Street
J. F. McDonnell
Ar Proprietor
Gallipoli
Theo
Anzac Cove
Wade de Hore
Mudron
Ater Kitchener
Lemnos Island
Egypt
Western Front
Cem
Big Brother Show Association
Austin
Memo
Hall
Willfinder
oPper
Stella Pryor
Leta
Aurobichald
Pryor Goyri
Hockey
W. J. Payne
Armstrong Bros
So General Store
Guvyra
T. E
Brown & UU
Geolein Conjunction
Church of England
Gaturday
H.C
Guyyra
Puddledock
R.A. Barns
St. Columba's Church
Ottera
Bev
Norman McKie
B. A
Methodist
Brockley IL
Linegoblin
F. Walkdee Brown
Victor
Lana
Roberts’ Ris
Bport Shop
Roberts Guyvra
C. Croker
PHC
M.P.S
Bathurst
Isre
Bathuest
W. I’. Dunv
H. Williamson
Culvener
Boon
Sydney Duri
Hadden Liangethlin
Liangethlin
MD. Meehan
Kookabookra
J. Hamilton
Armidale Sale Yards
Mecalister
Thies
Valus
Pring, A
McAlister
G. E. Sawyers’ Furniture Arcade
Deoga Phonograph
Fiano
George St., Sydney
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