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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1948
Page
2
The article argues against Canberra centralisation and for decentralisation to keep democracy close to the people. It advocates smaller Guyra Shire ridings with single representatives and closer local contact to improve governance and resource development. It stresses decentralisation as essential to democracy and local reform as a step toward broader national policy.
George Heagney of Wyomi Guyra suffered a severe jaw fracture after his horse and cart jolted on a pattewn fault. He was admitted to Armidale and New England Hospital with serious injuries. Doctors report he is receiving attention and is expected to recover.
Mr and Mrs John Wells have returned to Sydney after holidays with Mrs W Dean of Ollera street Spenditeers on the hill of Rantey street as Ms Griffin and her daughter Jan of Sydney. Mr Owen Hyland son of Mr and Mrs Hyland of Bradley has joined the telephone service in Sydney. Mr Jerrecisyth Tamworth stayed at the hotel while beginning the week.
Amid council debate the motion to raise local rates was defeated as officials argued for funding roads via petrol tax allocations. Various plans including a £20 000 to £30 000 borrowing option were discussed, with debates over footpaths kerbing and bridge needs at Sullivan's Water and Tingha Bundarra road.
Mrs. T. L. Caddy and her children Miss Pamela Cadddy and Douglas left Oban-street for Sydney on Saturday. They plan to visit Mrs McBeth, and Mr. and Mrs A Graham of Punchbowl. Mr. Graham recently received a letter from Armidale post office.
Guyra Shire Council votes to ask Tamworth City Council to route the Inverell transmission via Bendemeer Uralla Armidale Guyra and Glen Innes, despite concerns a spur to Guyra would delay connection and risk future supply. The decision follows an Armidale City Council letter and Electricity Authority input.
The shire clerk outlines that the extended Tingha sanitary area will take effect after a health inspection and follow the combined sanitary and garbage service plan for Guyra and Tingha districts.
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