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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1950
Page
2
Citizens meet to weigh desirability and practicability of draining a town lagoon near Guyra. Shire Engineer says removal could suit town use. potential for cultivation or golf course revival. Inspector warns health risks if left as is. cost unknown and council funding unclear. Cooperative funding considered.
The report notes sustained wintry conditions with several days of storms and a mid January storm registering 61 points. For the month, 456 points of rain were recorded at the Guyra post office. Readings for the week include temperatures and rainfall totals with limited legible data.
Readers catch up with local movements as Mrs B Smit and others return for holidays. Transfers, weddings, and visits fill the column, including Mr J Baniforth moving to Wallangea and the Guyra teacher Mr Thornton noting rising enrolments. A range of community events and notices mark the week.
Work has started on an 11 volt transmission line project between Armidale and C Gugra under the New England County Council. The Armidale end commenced while Tamworth Toryburn high tension line construction is slated to be handled by contractor Mr Dayal and A V Rutherford. The Nak area is also noted with K Singh, contractor for the Tamworth to Inverell segment.
Ald Dawson stated the Premier's Department showed interest in the Development Committee's 1949 efforts. The meeting discussed seeking recognition and future assistance while accepting Dawson's resignation and offering council nominations for a replacement_delegate. Dr. Wheaton and Ald. Cutsell stressed the need for official backing and clear Premier statements.
Judy Garland stars in her first solo lead in the filmized version of the George M. Cohan musical Little Nellie Kelly opening Monday at the Arcania Theatre Gayta. Nellie Noonan grows from child to woman while her father and husband quarreling over affection frame the family saga.
The couple tied the knot at Oddfellows Hall with 420 guests. The bride wore a white satin gown and veil, carried a white glacier bouquet, and was attended by three bridesmaids. The groom and party traveled on to a wedding tour through the Blue Mountains Kempsey and Port Macquarie, to settle in Tamworth.
The document outlines AWAD claim details for Queensland shearers and station workers, aiming at a State and Federal tribunal. It lists weekly wages for studs, shearers, shed hands, wool pressers, and other station staff, plus a 40-hour week, nine holidays, and three weeks full-pay leave.
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