23 Aug 1945
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1945
Page
1
Jeanne Crain headlines the film In the Meantime Darling and the comedy short Fun Time. The two features showcase a starry lineup and light entertainment headlines in a brief cinema brief style.
The Northwest County Council covering Severn to Boolaroo Shires became fully fledged on August 1 at Inverell with Dr. D. G. Mather as chairman and Cr. Black as deputy. Minister Cahill opened proceedings and urged study of the new electricity bill while noting major regional development and a push to extend power for postwar growth.
District residents united to form the Tenterden Ollera Wandsworth Auxiliary of the Guyra War Memorial Hospital. They raised 60 pounds in a Saturday meeting presided by C E Mayled, elected officers, and decided monthly afternoon meetings with tea proceeds to the auxiliary account.
The Seven Shire Council, Glen Innes, plans to buy a light rubber-tyred tractor with a blade attachment to aid road work. Divisional Engineer E F Crouch warned that heavy capital road investments require effective maintenance, noting shortages of manpower and equipment amid recent wet weather and road damage on State Highways 9 and 12.
A plea urges readers to join the Argus as regular subscribers to support the local paper. The message notes a yearly rate of 13 shillings and promotes subscription by tomorrow.
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