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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1951
Page
4
Armidale Bishop Doody criticized Tamworth City Council for rescinding a ban on alcohol at the Town Hall. He warned a five to four vote and two absences show poor judgment and urged council reconsideration or public referendum. He cited risks at dances and urged protecting young people.
Mr Terone comments on electricity plans in Tamworth Armidale and New England County Council. He notes Tamworth capacity 20000 kW with new units and a 1957 timeline while grid connection unlikely. hydro schemes on Oakey Styx and George Creek discussed. warns against centralisation and defends local control through a County Council system.
James Bruce Sandiland aged 68 died in Armidale and New England Hospital last Sunday. He was the only son of the Hon. John Hope Sandilands and Mrs. Sandilands of Rowmalla Uralla. A former athlete and returned WWI soldier, he held early sprint records and served as an Uralla war officer in WWII.
Church notices list Holy Communion at 8 4 in Guyra and a sermon at 11 15 am. Backwater parish service at 2 30 pm and Tubbamurra service in the afternoon. Rev. R F Kirby is vicar. Presbyterian schedules include Wandsworth service at 11 am and Tenerden at 2 30 pm. G Mathieson noted for PLFA 6 15 pm.
Printed and published by Roy Leslie Blake of 120 Mossman Street Armidale for the proprietors The Armidale Newspaper Company Armidale.
V D C was a past president of the Uralla Graziers' Association, a patron and vice president of the Uralla Poultry and Agricultural Association, and involved with the Uralla Rifle Club and RSL. He married Aline Taylor. five children were born. Three sons James and John died in RAAF service. Survived by widow and daughters Mrs R B Trevitt and Mrs A D Reece Jones, the latter in England. Funeral held at St John's Uralla with service by Rev J O Quayle and cremation at Beresfield.
Mr. D H Drummond questioned in the House of Representatives whether spare parts for English motor vehicles imported from Great Britain are being sent in adequate numbers. He cited delays and economic losses from parts shortages and asked for inquiries or action. Mr. Menzies said the question would be referred to the Minister for Supply for an answer.
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