Eyes On The Near North Do Not Trust Indonesia In New Guinea
The Guyra Argus argues Australia must reinforce defences rather than appease Indonesia over West New Guinea. It warns that Indonesian policy is unsettled and could threaten security, citing H V Evatt and Labour Party jitters. The piece stresses that Canada U S A ties in New Guinea complicate defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Australia
West New Guinea
Indonesia
Canada
United States of America
H. V. Evatt
Federal
Labour Party
Manus Island
Notable Local Notices From Guyra District
A sequence of brief local items notes obituaries, health trips, wartime service, property sales, and travel. L W McNamee dies suddenly at Tingham. C G Mathieson travels to Sydney for medical check after wartime service as a padre. J Frazier visits Armidale daughter E Cullen. J F Lockyer sells Strathborne to W C Chapman. O R Pearson is selling agent. Dave Beesley enlists. Archie Campbell awaits knee operation after injury at Guyra showground. J Hancock returns from Newcastle holiday. Rev Canon Eldridge Doyle visits parish for Diocesan Fund subscriptions. David Ernest Cloud baptised in Glen Innes wearing heirloom gown from 92-year-old Aberdeen ancestor. Mrs Golledge of Wandsworth seeks Sydney treatment. J Little family holidays in Sydney. Squadron Leader Alexander Webster, RAF, visits Guyra guest Dr. Shillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
C. J. Eldridge- Doyle
R. F
Kirby
Guyra
David Ernest Cloud
E. T. Archer
Moorlands
Glen Innes
Canon Barrett
G. Miller
Aberdeen
Missionary from Papua to speak at Guyra church
On Monday night in Guyra Methodist Church, Rev. R. V. Grant from Panua will show films of church work and collect offerings for missions. On February 14 at 3 pm the Methodist Ladies Church Aid Society hosts a social afternoon with guest speaker Mrs. F Walkden Brown of Guyra. A Brockley congregations meeting is set for February 15 at 2 30 pm to discuss plans for a new Brockley church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra Methodist Church
R. V. Grant
Panua
C.W.A
Methodist Ladies Church Aid Society
F. Walkden Brown
Guyra
Brockley
Brockley Methodist Church
Adolescent Administrations Eye West New Guinea Threat
A fragment notes concern over reckless adolescent administrations seeking control of others affairs. The speaker warns to keep focus on West New Guinea as a strategic area of interest and potential risk.
Scout Week and local events mark Glen Innes notices
Scout Week runs February 18 to 24 with local troop observances. The Glen Innes Eisteddfod returns April 16 to 21 for the Commonwealth Jubilee. Tingha forms Girls Marching Band named the Grenadiers. Guyra Girls Band status unclear. Ratepayers protest Guyra Shire general rate of sixpence with some districts at 2/8 in the pound. Alcohol price rises cited as remedy for alcoholism. beer up 1d per bottle and 1d per small glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Innes
Guyra
Delegates Sign Up for New England New State Convention
Over 100 delegates announce plans to attend the New England New State Convention in Newcastle next week. Organising secretary Mr. T. H. Scholfield notes many organizations not previously represented will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
T. H. Scholfield
Armidale Council to enforce greyhound street rules
Armidale City Council intends enforcing regulations on greyhounds in the streets. The rules require muzzling all fed dogs and restrict leading more than four hounds at once. Mrs Gib Bloxsome and Bob Campbell chosen for the world championship display at Sydney Royal Show. May 9 proclaimed a national holiday marking the 50th anniversary of the Federal Parliament first meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale City
Gib. Bloxsome
May Scott
Boggabilla
Bob Campbell
Sydney Royal Agricultural Show
Australia
English Visitor Seeks Health Boost Through Horse Riding
An English visitor aims to improve health by taking up horse riding, hoping the new activity will lift spirits and bolster wellbeing during his stay.
Armidale Jockey Club Cup Meet Draws Guyra Entrants
Guyra residents attended the Armidale Jockey Club Cup meeting with some returning home with large purses, while others did not. The event showcased local jockeys and teams competing for prize money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra
Armidale Jockey Club
Which Will Ye Have film at St James Church
A religious film titled Which Will Ye Have shows at St James Church of England next Sunday night. The forty minute presentation portrays Barrabas and Christ. The Vicar will review parish work at a shortened BEeCSong service followed by parishioners meeting in the Parish Hall with supper and social gathering. Doyle, a visiting parish guest, is expected among country delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Church of England
Barrabas
Christ
Religious Film Society
Diocese of
Armidale
Canon C. J. Eldridge- Doyle
Stormy Weather and Rainfall Report from Guyra Post Office
Stormy conditions affected Guyra with heavy thunder and lightning at times but rainfall remained light. Sultry weather continued yesterday. The post office records show weekly registrations with varied maximum and minimum temperatures and limited rainfall totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra
Annual Meeting of Guyra and District Chamber of Commerce
The Guyra and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual gathering in the Shire Chambers last Thursday night. Delegates and officers were appointed, a resolution on petrol tax and roads endorsed, and Mr. Hudson announced he will not seek re election as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra and
New State Movement
Newcastle
Ol. H. F. White
Richard White
Federated Chambers of Commerce
Walcha
Chambers of Commerce
Messrs. Hughes
Drummond
Lilangothlin Street
Malpas Street
R.C
Ollera Street
Uralla
Walcha Chamber of Commerce
Hudson
Jones
Roach
HH. Burgess
C W A Younger Set Meeting Deferred for New Year
The first CWA Younger Set gathering of the year met in the CWA rooms last Saturday with apologies from several members. The treasurer reported £69 8s 11d. profits from Christmas and Anniversary dances totalled £29 11s. Four new members were welcomed. a theatre party is planned for next week and two dances are scheduled. The battle drive proposal remains pending until the next meeting.
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C.W.A. Younger
C.W.A
B. Smith
O. Dean
S. Parry
B. Sellers
V. Bean
V. Hayden
L. Brodie
N. Cockburn
B. Parsons
N. Burgess
P. Williams
J. Lee
M. Lee
N. Mather
B. Archibald
Department of Public Health
Inverell and Bendemeer
I. Roberts
Sellers
Kean
Beesley
Memorial Institute caretaker resigns ends long service
Mr. Spooner, caretaker since November 1949 at Memorial Institute, resigns citing inability to give the role proper attention due to other duties. The committee accepts the resignation and hires Mr. Dick Oehlers as caretaker. Financials show credit of £125 19s 11d with £38 18s 4d in accounts awaiting payment. A cover for the electric switch was approved after minor alterations. The building area to be cleaned, a tree attended to, and steps at the entrance improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spooner
Messrs. Mackenzie and
Parker
Dick Oehlers
Messrs
R. W. Hudson
J. McLean
Co. Cockburn
A. Mackenzie
J. Cleary
D. Parker
W. Parnell
B. Smith
L. P. Archibald
Mackenzie
McLean
Cleary
Community Clinic Fundraisers Schedule Detail
February 16 and March 2 fundraisers planned to raise funds. A working bee on February 18 will paint clinic furniture, and February 25 will focus on cleaning and polishing. Misses Cockburn and Archibald were advised of their clinic duties for February.
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Cockburn
Archibald
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Near North
Canada-U.s.a
Tingham
L. W. McNamee
C. G. Mathieson
Presbyterian Church
Sydney
Mathieson
John Frazier
E Cullen
Llangothlin Street
J.F. Lockyer
Strathborne
Wandsworth
W. C. Chapman
O. R. Pearson
Dave Beesley
Archie Campbell
Baldblair Street
Tamworth Base Hospital
J. Hancock
T. 5. Eggleston
Bradley Street
Golledge
Mrs. J. Little
Ben Lomond
Alexander Webster
R.A.F
D.S.O
D.F.C
Bar
K. Shallard
Papua
Tingha
Grenadiers
Guyra's
Annual Meeting
Chamber of Commerce
C.W.A. Younger Set
Essa
H. Beesley & Sons
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