Northern New State Movement Gains Attention at Armidale Convention
The Northern New State Movement gathers interest at Armidale as delegates discuss statehood options. Graziers’ Association speaker H F White warns that without local amenity funding cities will draw away manpower. He calls for federal reform to empower smaller states and cautions against party politics shaping the North’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
New State
Sydney
Newcastle
Guyra social notices list births visits and movements
A long list from Guyra records illnesses pregnancies and farewells. Mrs J Gilmour is ill in bed. Mrs J George of Bradley Street welcomed as estate beneficiary. births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs J Hobday and a son to Mr and Mrs D Brown. Several locals travel to Sydney Armidale Muswellbrook Gundagai and Coolangulla for study visits holidays and work.
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Guyra
J. George
Bradley-street
Burton
White Street
Muswellbrook
Mer
J. Hobday
J. Eggleston Senior
J. Wardrop
Mullum- Kimby
Lindsay Lee
S. Jones
Llangobhlin-street
Rose
Newcastle
J. McGovern
Armidale
C. M. Thomas
Syney
D. Hancock
Hancock
Svdney
Armidale at Center of National Interest
The text highlights Armidale as the focal point of nationwide attention, suggesting a moment of historic significance may be unfolding there for the people of the Commonwealth.
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Armidale
Guyra Younger Set Plans Fund Drive and Visits
At a Saturday meeting the Guyra Younger Set approved a street stall for March 5 to aid building funds and invited Miss Amy Savage to open a cookery show on March 12. They urged new member recruitment, noted departures, and honored the late Lionel Williams with a moment of silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nada Woodward
Margaret Frewin
Bonnie Smith
B. Parsons
L. Brodie
J. Roberts
O. Dean
B. Archibald
N. Burgess
K. Simpson
B. Bennett
Esdames L. Mott
B. Burgess
T. Cavanagh
H. Jackes
M. Curtis
P. M Mackensie
Amy Savage
C.W.A. Younger Set
Guyra
Miss Savage
Ebor Bush Nursin
Miss I. Roberts
Sister Passmore
B. Smith
I. Roberts
N. Woodward
Lazzarini
Lila
Lorna Drew
Lola Roberts
Joan Jones
L. Lee
Set
Lee
Bennett
Lionel Williams
Winnie Williams
Williams
Teacher's Silver Jubilee at Everett School
Mr and Mrs O Donnell were feted at a Friday gathering marking 25 years of service for each. Mr Ron Williams presented a inscribed clock on behalf of the Parents and Citizens Association. Speakers praised discipline and community support while Mrs O Donnell received a shoulder spray. Music and supper followed remarks and a chorus of appreciation from ex pupils and locals.
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O'Donnell
Ron Williams
Parents and Citizen's Association
Mr. Williams
Williams
Sare
W. C. Starr
Laury McKay
R. F. Kirby
Lee School
V. Vickery
Afr
Str
Everett School
Mr. O'Donnell
Keen Competition At Wool Sales
Winchcombe Carson reports keen bidding at Sydney Auction Sales on Monday with buyers from Great Britain the Continent America local mines and Japan. Values were buoyant and often par with up to 5 percent higher. Northern clips sold by Schrader Walcha and Westcott Beaufort plus Alingham Armidale with various ewe and wether prices.
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Winchcombe Carson
Sydney
Great Britain
Continent
America
Japan
K. Schrader
Ewes
B. Westcott
Beaufort
G. R. Allingham
Armidale
Wethers
Amalgamation Motion Rescinded by Armidale Party Branch
At a Friday night special meeting the Armidale branch of the Australian Country Party rescinded a motion from the January meeting calling for amalgamation with the Liberal Party. Discussion was held in camera with only three dissentients.
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Armidale
Australian Country Party
Country Party
Liberal Party
Armoured Section Formed for Walcha Unit
A Walcha based Armoured Section of the Citizen Army will be formed this month. The Armoured Squadron HQ is at Armidale and the Walcha section will muster 20 men. The squadron trains on Matilda tanks and will receive 14 days of annual special training.
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Citizen Army
Armidale
Walcha
Hotel Manager Ern Hughes Takes Royal Hotel Post
Ern Hughes is appointed manager of the Royal Hotel with a career in hospitality starting at age sixteen in Tamworth. Moss Jones appears to be enjoying his new-found leisure after years of work.
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Ern Hughes
Royal Hotel
Hughes
Tamworth
Moss’ Jones
Girl's Lucky Escape After Bicycle Crash in Bradley Street
Dorothy Little of Guyra narrowly escaped serious injury when her bicycle brake failure sent her into the path of a lorry in Bradley Street. The brake lever wedged in the front fork, she fell, suffering abrasions on both hands. Mr. Kilminster gave first aid. she recovered from the ordeal.
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Dorothy Little
Guyra
Mr. Kilminster
Miss Little
Guyra Show Preparations Advance For February Event
Entries for the Guyra Show to be held February 25 and 26 are complete and sufficient. Secretary Mr A A Mackenzie reports the arrangements proceeding to plan. Ground improvements are underway and sideshows will add glamour to the district’s key annual event. Home flower garden competition will be decided February 19, as will the P A and H Association meeting.
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P. A
A. A. Mackenzie
Oes Ae
P.A. and
H. Association
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Northern New State Movement
Graziers’ Association
H. F. White
South Australia
Tasmania
Western Australia
Federation
North
J. Gilmour Senior
Herb Hughes
The
Royal Eee
Gordon
F. Iuggins
White-street
Dt Use Istrict Hospital
Res Esearae Bor
Jim Bourke
Armidale Teachers’ College
Guys Ra Central School
John Nipperess
Commonwealth Bank
Ug Dal
Queensland
Barbara Pearson
Auerloyle
Sole
Nancy Dean
Wikner
Mr. W. C. Starr
Howe Lake
Agriultural Bureau Confer
Pat O'Donnell
Wilma Starr
Kerry Camero
Coolangulla
Emey
V. Lockyer
Elderbury
D.brown
Ollera-street
Miss I. McLean
Black Mountain
Gundagai
M. L. Winkworth
Glen Shiel
Lianothlin
Inkworth
Kenneth Lawrence
Lismore
Mrs. Kilminster
Bradsley-street
Dr. Lawrence
New Guinea
H. O’donnell
Moti
Laughter of F
New York
Miss Truman
H. Beesley & Sons
P.O. Box
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