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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
2
A letter argues that shire valuations influence rating but the budget governs the rate. If 10,000 is needed the rate may be 2d in the pound. low values raise the rate, high values lower it. The public would pay the same total, regardless of value level, to fund roads, services, and improvements.
The report lists residents and guests: Miss June Jones of Crystalbrook Road returns from Sydney. Mrs C Lyes, 0 Crystalbrook Road, and Mr Fred Atkins of Sydney visiting Guyra. Miss R Richardson from Bank of NSW staff on holiday. Pte McElroy home on leave. Cpl R Hennessy staying with his father. Mrs S G Smith and daughter Bonnie traveling to Sydney for an operation. Also Moya Mulligan undergoes appendectomy. Telegraphist Lloyd Pearson returns on leave from HMS Australis. family health concerns at Sunnyside Llangoblin. many others on leave or visiting relatives, including Dr Clive Ansell, Reg Dowdell, and Nurse Meryl Adams. Local exams: Miss N McAlister and A B Forsyth sit government papers. results due February.
The Department of Education approved converting the verandah at Central School Guyra into a store room for Junior Farmer Clubs equipment. Councillor W. Cave notes the council keeps rates low, arguing for tax relief in drought and higher levy during prosperity to fund progressive reconstructive works.
End of year examinations approach with intermediate certificate candidates to finish Monday. Agricultural class boys are among those taking part, with many expected to complete their papers.
Ed ward A. Cox, 35, was fatally injured when his horse fell after a bullock darted in front. Ted Squires rode to summon help as Mrs. Cox guided an ambulance through flooded country to Inverell District Hospital, where Cox died shortly after admission. Interment was at Tingha cemetery Friday.
Red Cross Junior Circle at Guyra Practice School staged stalls run by Thorley, Nancy Dean, and Lyla Drew, yielding 7 shillings 7 pence, 4 shillings 10 pence 68, and an additional 21 pounds 14 shillings 9 pence from a concerted drive. Total raised funds aid Junior Red Cross activities and health programs for children.
Mr J N Squires resigns from the position of Deputy Potato Controller effective December 31. He leaves a good business to return to private interests. In a letter to Mr Caddy he notes the Australian Potato Committee has built a strong state organization and thanks individuals and the committee for their help and cooperation.
During shearing at Mr C L Mackenzie’s property in Tenterden, workers found a ewe with six feet a double foot on each hind leg. The healthy ewe recently bore a lamb with a similar six foot pattern.
Armidale defeated Tyme by 84 runs in a one innings game at Guyra on Monday. Key contributions came from K Stein with a substantial knock and strong bowling from Ry Wels and C Burrase. Weld' average was 5 22 and Inrastag's 221 Metals.
Mens tweed sports coats in grey and brown from 46, 9, 12 and 20 coupons. Mens trousers in navy grey and fawn worsted from 22/10 and 12 coupons. Boys suits in grey and navy serge 19 coupons. Boys knickers in tweed grey and navy serge 5-7 coupons. Mens and boys athletic singlets for summer from 1/3 to 3/9 and 3 and 5 coupons.
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