Rail link battle and local woes in Armidale region
General notes criticize Guyra Coff’s Harbor Railway plans and insistence on a coast line from Armidale. The piece cites failed surveys, proposes a new route, and urges a public meeting to address transport and postal service issues. It laments limited local banking for pensions and calls for better local offices and civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidalefolk
Chamber of Commerce
Lonsdale
Armidale
G Nyra
Lonadale
Guyra
Coff's Harbor
Old Age Pensions Debate Highlights State Struggle
Fragmentary text recalls a local debate on Old Age Pensions and a gubernatorial reaction. It mentions the pension act, alleged obstacles to aid, and criticism of actions that hinder elderly residents from receiving their allowances.
Debating Society Forms in Guyra to Boost Thought
The gymnastic and debating society in Guyra gains a footing with encouragement and hopes for success. Members anticipate Friday night manuscript readings drawing a large attendance as the club aims to foster genuine thought over mere show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gymanistia and Debating Society
Guyra
Guyrt
Claby
Gayra Club
Detergea
Railway Gates and Over Bridge Urged for Town Access
The article urges building an over bridge opposite the Public School to ease railway gate delays at loading sites. It argues gates slow goods traffic, cause waiting wagons, and provoke swearing among hay transporters. It notes prior discussion and calls local agitation and member action for urgent relief.
Fodder Duty Debate Hits Stockmen in Sydney Markets
Commentary in pastoral circles condemns the Australian government for refusing to suspend fodder duty. Turnips cost 128 6d per ton in Sydney but face a duty of 258 per ton on landing, over 300 percent, limiting production. Advocates argue a 20 percent duty would raise more revenue and ease farmer hardship, warning of greater livestock losses if no change occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mach
Sydney
Narrow Escape From Farmhouse Mice Raid
A farm near Guyra faced a close call when a wheat bag held about a dozen mice drew two terriers named Toby and Trixie to clear them. In a misstep a mouse scattered and caused two married women to react, one leaping from a chair and the other tumbling but largely unhurt. The dogs finished off the pests without further injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra
Toby
Trixie
Pete
District Newsroom Seeks Local Contributions
The paper invites readers from all parts of the district to submit news items for publication with many submissions expected to find a place in the columns.
Parliamentary Proceedings Highlight Debates in Assembly
On Wednesday in the Legislative Assembly Sir John Sex discussed policy lines for a Royal Commission on broad public interest matters. Mr Kild resisted registrations to protect native marsupials, while Mr Waddell outlined paid medical leave after 20 years service. Debates covered timber regulations, compensation for Heaps' mother, cabinet stability, and passage of the Women's Franchise Bill along with the Tempo Supply Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
John Sex
Ron
Kild
Turket
Waddell
Boyan Ald
Haynes
Crick
Phillips
Heaps
John Lee
Thomas Heaps
Discussion on Supply Vote in Committee of Supply
The Chronicle reports continued debate on the Supply Vote resolution. Members criticized timber royalties and questioned Forestry Bill timing. Calls were made for under secretaries in Agriculture and Mines, and concerns were raised about aboriginal payments and infrastructure issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Jessop
Sleath
Briner
Price
Forestry Department
The Coronation and Shares Trade Banter
Jim and Joe discuss attending the Coronation, with Jim saying he stayed to protect his shares and mention of Bill Saunders as a master at a game. The snippet ends with a jumble of farming implements and product names, including Reid and Depét for Blunders Ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hullo
Jim
Joe
Bill Saunders
Reid
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Guyra-Coff's Harbor
Dation
Old Country
Bo Nth
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