Destruction of Dogs Brings 35 Damages in Armidale
John J. Shanahan of Guyra sued Norman Johnson for the killing of three valued sheep dogs Whisky Ring and Tommy in Johnson s paddock on June last year The judge found for Shanahan and awarded 35 damages citing the dogs value at about 30 each and their proven training and usefulness.
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John J. Shanahan
Guyra
Norman
Johnson
Armidalé
Shanahan
Whisky
Ring
Tommy
Johson
Keith Smith
Fune
Smith
Mr. Biddulph
Jonson
Donald Allan McLeod
Council weighs rate rise to fund aging plant and roads
Guyra Shire debates a rate increase to cover rising costs since the war. Dr C E Wheaton urges a half penny rise to fund a plant purchase reserve and maintain all weather roads, pavements, and fire services while noting past overdrafts and outstanding rates.
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Courre Il
Wheaton
General Fund
Allied Works Council
Dr. Wheaton
E. L. Dettmann
W.stanley
Coupon Validity and Accumulation Across Goods
The notice lists current Tea coupons 25 36 expiring February 11 for 25 28, March 11 for 29 32, and April 8 for 33 36. Sugar coupons 1 18 can be accumulated for bulk purchases. Butter coupons 25 27 expire February 11. Meat coupons 69 72 expire February 11. Clothing coupons Al A56 run to end of ration year, while B57 B112 valid 12 months from November 15 1944.
Rate Debate Flares Over City Levy And Reserve Funds
Councillors clash over proposed 24d rate to meet general aims while seeking at least 500 for a reserve. Dr. Mulligan backs 21d, cautions against 4d waste. Discussion centers on ratepayer appeals, with Mr Richardson noting appeals apply to valuations not rates.
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E. M. Mulligan
Dr. C. Cox
Council
Mr. Richardson
Woman Acquitted in Murder Case of Husbands in Redpath
Ivy May Stokes 22, widow of farmer George Henry Stokes of Redpath, was acquitted yesterday after a two hour jury deliberation of the charge of murdering her husband on November 16.
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Launceston
Ivy May Stokes
George Henry Stokes
Redpath
Successful Dance Night Aids Red Cross Fund
A dance organized by the Guyra Soldiers Welfare and Comforts Fund Social Committee on Foundation Day raised about £25 7s 6d for the Red Cross. A large crowd attended with music from the local orchestra and Sgt. Fred Crossman on sax. Red Cross members served supper and dancing continued until about 1.39 pm.
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Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Guyra Soldiers' Welfare and Comforts Fund
Fred Crossman
War Facts on Employment and Housing Damage
Four percent of Britain's 7.5 million manufacturing workers produced exports in 1944, down from 15 percent in 1938. Enemy action damaged or destroyed 4.5 million British houses, nearly one in three. 202,000 homes were totally destroyed and 255,000 rendered uninhabitable. In Australia, 85 percent of single civilian females aged 20 to 24 are in paid employment.
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Britain
Australia
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Addulph
Armidale
Guyra Ie Coe
Hese
P.O
Weaver
G Gentle & Harrison
Phottie
AL Horse Fletcher
Optician
Beardy
St., Armidale
Guyra Grazier
Guyra Shire
Finance Committee
C. E. Wheaton
W. Stanley
Richardson
Stanley
Guyra-Tingha
Black Mountain
Cr_E. TL
Dettmann
W. Youman
Crampton Engineering
Bradley Street
Chevrolet
Army
General Motors
Burgess’garage
Sati
Uiani
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