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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1953
Page
2
An editorial urges Guyra electors to back Country Party candidate M F Bruxner with confidence. It highlights his long NSW Parliament service and deep knowledge of land issues, contrasting with Labour as unstable, and calls a Saturday vote a vote for sane government.
The Chief Secretary's Department writes to the Ire Council about Labour Day holidays. The letter notes the holiday has been specially examined and that due to its nature and origin full consideration should be given to Labour organisations.
Mr and Mrs W Rose return to Newcastle after holidays with Mr and Mrs S on Llangothlir Street. Shire Clerk J Richardson to take annual leave when convenient, not soon. Miss Judith Hayden and Miss Janice Parsons welcomed as new CWA Younger Set members. David Mitchell, four, back home after three months in Armidale and New England Hospital.
Main Roads Board official J. C. Macready outlines reconstruction needs for the New England Highway from Guyra to Ben Lomond and sections near Glencoe and the Severn Shire. Crushed rock works underway near Glencoe with aims for a substantial start next financial year. A reinforced concrete bridge is being built south of Glen Innes by day labour to replace a failing timber structure.
Sparse political activity marks Guyra as Parliament sits pro rogued with an open air Labour talk drawing about six listeners. Col Bruxner planned a policy speech elsewhere and progress results will be broadcast from Sydney on election day with H D Black providing expert commentary.
After Guyra and District Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, delegates were urged to attend the Federated Chambers of Commerce conference at Glen Innes on February 21. The federation discussed export promotion, road and rail issues, and plans to include two towns on Her Majesty’s royal tour itinerary.
Col M F Bruxner issues a final appeal to voters in New South Wales urging support for his candidacy. He contrasts his record with the Australian Labour Party rival who backs the party pledge to socialise production and distribution. Bruxner emphasizes thirty three years of service and leadership of the Country Party on behalf of country towns.
Dr Ferris urged grovelling a bad road part in his Riding claiming one day would suffice. President Dr Hudson replied that many days and many roads remain. Deputy President Dr Starr warned uneven attention could offend others. Council will act when funds are available.
Cr Hudson questioned why Guyra Railway Station is graded as sixth class while the Graziers Association of NSW Guyra branch seeks re grading to fifth class. The Council agreed to cooperate in the effort at Tuesday's meeting.
The Armidale District Court stood over several listed matters to a later hearing at the request of the parties. Ronald Leslie Campbell versus Ronald Allan Cooper of Uralla involves claim for damages and costs. Neville Francisonal related to motor vehicle matters also adjourned.
Council discussed a letter from the Movement’s organising secretary sharing a legal opinion on holding a referendum for a New England state alongside triennial elections. The opinion suggested surcharge unlikely but court would consider public object of shared elector interest if challenged. Shire councillors offered no stance on the legal view.
The Shire Engineer questioned whether a shed qualifies as a building for the Guyra scheme. The Executive Council approved the scheme, and a land resumption assessment was ordered to determine potential land to resume and costs.
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