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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
2
The August 10 1944 issue argues water and electricity as keys to progress and cannery prospects. It notes the Guyra Shire Council's push for light and power, the private supplier's efficient service, and calls for considerat ion of council takeover. It previews national bulk power plans and possible franchise acquisitions or revocation upon expiry.
Pupils of Belly Oak School planted a golden Cypress on Arbor Day to honor late Pilot Officer Milot Hockey of the RAAF who died defending the country last September. The ceremony featured speeches, poetry, the line “They shall not grow old,” and the National Anthem. Mrs Gordon Hockey and her children attended, with a junior wardens roster arranged to care for the memorial and a brass plate to be added.
The council is urged to consider the future of the water service, especially reticulation mains and plant. Dr. C. E. Wheaton’s suggestion is echoed, calling for definite information on present status and future prospects to guide decisions.
Delegates from Armidale Glen Innes Uralla and Guyra meet in Glen Innes to push a New England canning factory. Authorities hinted a private company might be enticed to build the plant with a government subsidy. The group plans to press Mr Scully to locate the factory at a New England centre and prepare for his return from Western Australia.
The speaker offered a vote of thanks to Mr Parsons for presiding, acknowledging the chairman faced a difficult task and stating that he carried it out particularly well.
The Guyra District Hospital board reports the Hospitals Commission will send an inspector this week to review proposed sites the board ranked in order of preference. Board chair W A Roberts notes the next step is community involvement through building fund subscriptions, urging all citizens to contribute promptly as only 40 have donated so far.
Residents of Guyra were startled at about 11 o clock Friday morning by the clang of the fire bell. Smoke was seen above Dr A G Child residence and the Guyra fire brigade responded quickly. The fire was confined to the chimney and did no damage beyond a falling spot.
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