Significant Visit Highlights Global Farm Union Ties
An article notes postwar agriculture's rise in Britain and the influence of the National Farmers Union. It describes plans for a chain of imperial unions, a potential delegation tour, and lessons for New England Australia and New South Wales farmers. It urges readiness for food supply challenges and mentions a Glen Innes social function for the British delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Britain
National Farmers Union of
Great Britain
New Zealand
New South Wales Farmers' Union
Empire
New England
Glen Innes
Rain tally at Guyra post office climbs since Thursday
Weather records show 21 points of rainfall at Guyra Post Office since last Thursday with a sharp isolated shower on Monday evening yielding 16 points. Details follow.
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Guyra
Personal news and service leave notes from Guyra
Discharges and leaves mark postwar life with families in Guyra and district. J Farrell is medically unfit and discharged. Cpl Morley returns to unit after leave. Bob Dowdell leaves army for farming. Several locals, including Scott, Norma Mathews, and the Prisk family, enjoy holidays in Sydney and Port Macquarie. Servicemen on leave include Lloyd Pearson, Herb Muldoon, C Lindergren, and Joan Drew visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Pearson
H.M.S. Australia
R. Pearson
Ryarda Street
Tpr
Herb
Muldoon
New Guinea
Brockley
Gmr. C. Lindergren
C. Lindergren
Black Mountain
Beb2 Moore
N. Moore
Falconer
Technical College
Newcastle
Sunday Telegraph
Ron Kelly
Guyra
W.V.S
Cpl
B. Cumming
R. Izzard
Keith Farrell
Mrs. Mann
Bernie Chisholm
Allan
Keith Dowdell
Immunisation drive planned for diphtheria fight
Health inspector O Akin urges the Shire Council to launch consent card distribution and combined diphtheria and whooping cough campaigns. Dr A G Child suggests integrating campaigns for economy, while officials report weed control issues and local residents aiding the effort.
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O. Akin
Shire Council
A. G. Child
Akin
Richardson
Health Department
Willie
Patterson
Tie
C. Cox
E. Cockburn
Rass
Darling South
Guyra
Downs
Queensland
Eddis
Royal Papuan Constabulary
Treasures Found From British Salvage Book Drive
A Latin manuscript of the Institutes of Justinian long missing from Bodleian Library. a 1594 collection of statutes in force to the end of Elizabeth I’s 35th year with notes for Justices of the Peace. and a 1599 Breecnes Bible in original binding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Justinian
Bodleian Library
Queen Elizabeth
Guyra Impounding Yards Fence Repair Quietly Arranged
Inspector informs Guyra Pound Yard Dr W Stanley that outer fence and gate repairs are arranged. Hotel owner cautioned as complaints persist about offensive odour from sewer effluent at Tattersall's Hotel. Inspector urged owner to prevent recurrence.
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Guyra Pound Yard
W. Stanley
Guyra
Guyra Fire Brigade Praises Wells and New Dennis Engine
Captain L P Archibald thanked Guyra Shire Council for wells aiding fire fighting. He noted a recent major fire was controlled thanks to the wells. A new Dennis fire engine with 250 gallons per minute capacity is installed at the Guyra Fire Station. Dr C E Wheaton urged an underground well near the Arcadia Theatre to aid Bradley Street fires, with council deferring action to the next meeting.
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L. P. Archibald
Guyra
Archibald
Cr. W. Youman
Cr. W. Stanley
C. E. Wheaton
Wheaton
Arcadia Theatre
Bradley-street
Royal Hotel
Guyra council seeks expert valuation on electric supply assets
In response to a proposal to purchase the Guyra Electric Supply Company's assets the Guyra Shire Council is asked to hire an external valuer or arbitrator if needed. The council plans to seek extension of the option on the plant and assets while awaiting cost details from prospective valuers. The minister will review reticulated water plans for Guyra and Tingha and follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra Shire
Department of Local Government
Guyra Electric Supply Company
H. H. Cahill
Guyra
Tingha
Leech Trade Survives in Gironde Marshes
Doctors still rely on leeches a century later as demand remains for 500 week. Men harvesting leeches in Gironde France enter a marsh, bite secured on the leg, then remove the leech and store it in a tin for sale.
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Gironde
France
Splendid Values Men and Boys Wear in Tweed Coats
Advertises mens tweed sports coats in grey and brown from 46/9 and 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 at 19 coupons. Boys knickers in tweed and serge 5 to 7 coupons. Men and boys athletic singlets for summer from 1/3 to 3/9 and 3/5 coupons.
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Max Min Rain Fuh
Pt. J. Farrell
Bob Dowdell
Cpl. S. Morley
Tilbuster
Backwater
J. Scott
Sydney
G. Adamson
Prisk-street
Bobbie
Norman
Port Macquarie
E & Gk
Norma Mathews
Malpasstreet
R. Prisk
Priskstreet
City
C. A. Moore
Wallangarra
Dawn
N. Lockyer
Ollera Street
Peter
A. Cox
Mrs. Cox
G. Jones
Australian Comforts Fund
E. A. Williams
K. Williams
United States Forces
Brisbane
Blackfriars
S. F. Kelly
Brockley Road
Netta Parker
The
Bank of New South Wales
Tenterfield
J. N. Goldman
F. Dean
Ryanda Street
Valma Bell
Valma
Olive Dean
Betty Hanna
Inverell
Joan Drew
Tamworth
Mrs.s. Drew
South Guyra
Keith Oehlers
R.A.N
Mrs. R. Deniers
Meg Crampton
Clare Schaefer
Clarelon
Armidale
J. Eggleston
Llangothlin Street
John
Miss Rutledge
H. Beesley
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