Guyra Argus Report Dated Thursday August 23
Local Guyra Argus edition notes events for Thursday August 23 including community notices and short reports. Names and places appear in fragments with limited readable details.
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1951
Page
2
Fire Safeguards Urged for Guyra as Fire Risks Rise
A letter criticizes Guyra fire protection as inadequate citing no town water supply and calls for a complete overhaul. It credits volunteers for public service and urges the Shire Council and Public Works Department to extend coverage and ensure ongoing equipment checks. The piece stresses establishing a town water supply as prime necessity and the need for funding to extend fire boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Department
Record Cold Spell Dominates Tenterden Weather Log
The report notes the coldest period in eight years with July and August temperatures reaching 14 38 and 20 40 degrees. A night minimum of 34 degrees occurred in July 1913 and a day maximum of 38 degrees. The harsh winter of 1943 included a nine night frost streak and 45 frosts in one period.
Shire Council Delays Rate Increase Approval
The Department of Local Government advised Guyra Shire Council to defer its general rate increase to 1952 until after estimates are prepared. The council decided on Tuesday to prepare the estimates immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Local Government
Guyra Shire
Annual Meeting Notes and Red Cross Drive Update
The annual meeting reported a net proceeds total of £26 8s 6d. Mr Wirall Tipele won a subdivision prize. Krazy Cards event set for October 2 at the C W A Rooms to recruit new Red Cross members. Mrs Eggleston added 110 members to the Red Cross drive by August, including many men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wba Esscemnt
Wae
Graziers
Wirall Tipele
Mee
Land
Prisk
Shire Clerk Replies to Criticism Over Donation Use
Guyra Shire Clerk Mr J. responds to Mrs Parsons former C W A president who claimed the Shire did not spend £78 donated in 1947 for seats at the children’s playground. The Shire says the £78 was for a children's play centre, not seats, with £114 6s 3d Shire contribution and £106 from Local Government department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra
Parsons
C.w-A
C.W.A
Bradley Street
Richardson
Department of Local Government
Health inspector finds town clean and tidy in report
Guyra Health and Building Inspector Mr. F. K. Quin reported most premises well kept during last month inspections of business houses cafes bakeries and butchers shops in Ben Lomond Llangobblin Tingha and surrounding areas. He ordered minor hygiene improvements and directed waste water disposal upgrades. Building applications listed include additions and rural dwellings for Fraser Lloyd White Little Kendall Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra
F. K. Quin
Quin
Tingha
Ben Lomond
Llangobhlin
Bulding
Mr. Quin
A. K. Fraser
Inverness
Wandsworth
F. Lloyd White
Norden
Lilygrove
J. J. H. Little
C. J. Little
K. E. Kendall
R. Pearson
Duncan
Guyra to Create Memorial Park in Honor of War Dead
Guyra Shire Council decided to dedicate Bradley Street land as the Guyra Memorial Park to honor fallen soldiers. A tree will be planted for each Guyra serviceman, with an opening slated for Saturday during Jubilee tree planting. The campaign starts with trees in Dutton Parade and Lackey Street featuring the reformed Guyra Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra
Bradley Street
Shire
R. W Hudson
Dutton Parade
Lackey Street
Wool growers meeting set to boost membership and roads work
The association led by President F H B Curtis reports growth in members and interest. A committee will press the station master for yard improvements at Guyra trucking yards and urge council input. Delegates to discuss wool distribution oppose auction abandonment and advocate continued wool auctions. Officers elected include President F M Curtis and Vice-presidents H F White and C F Grills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
F. H. B. Curtis
C. F. Grills
G. White
Guyra
Railway Department
Flemington
Hawkins
The
Red Cross
G. J. Mitchell
W S. Parnell
General Council
Col
H. F. White
America
New Zealand
Abbott
Armidale
Messrs
G. McKenzie
E Association
F. M. Burtis
Mr. R. Joxsome
Better Housing For Shires Outdoor Staff
Councillors push for decent housing for outdoor gangs with galvanised iron huts near work sites. The Shire Engineer will assess improved facilities while the council opposes caravans for outdoor staff and supports travel allowances for bridge carpenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shires
Guyra P and C Association Meets for Resignations and Plans
Mrs B Smith resigns after six years as secretary. Mr Mudford to fill vacancy. Financials show £62 10s 1d credit. Delegates chosen for Guyra Arbor Day on August 25. Subscription to Children’s Pictorial canceled. Tennis coaching proposed. court condition poor. New roller and marker to be purchased. National Fitness branch formed for teens. play centre planned for January with member support. Two prefabricated rooms arrived. erection contract awarded to Sydney firm. Working bee arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Smith
Guyra P. & C. Association
C. Mitchell
Conn
Messrs
O. Hyland
J. W. Whiteford
M. Pearson
Uyra
D. Ditton
N. Youman
R. G. Smith
National Fitness Association
Guyra
Guyrat
J. R. Whiteford
Sydney
Passenger fares rise on Erast Ws Airlines by 12 percent
Erast Ws Airlines announces a 12 percent average passenger fare increase citing higher operating costs. The revision also raises minimum freight charges and delivery rates to Tamworth with several specific fare adjustments listed for Sydney to multiple regional cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Riley
Sydney
Brisbane
Inverell
Glen Innes
Armidale
Ingerell
School Bazaar and Supplies Planned for Autumn Event
The note shows plans for pruning trees in the grounds on September 2 and for purchasing pencil sharpeners for school rooms. An annual bazaar is scheduled for October at Manchester Unity Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Unity Hall
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