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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1947
Page
2
A 1947 critique notes 45 years of fruitless protests for an overhead bridge in Guyra. Despite growing transport, more frequent rail shunting and delays at the level crossing persist. The author urges local bodies and motorists to demand action against Government Departments and avoid more platitudes in the next 45 years.
Nona Mackenzie Bank of Guyra wed in New England Girls School chapel decorated with hydrangeas and garlands. Flight-Sergeant in WAAAF the bride, a former war nurse, and her husband, a Royal Australian Navy lieutenant, were married with family and friends attending. Reception held at Tatter sax Hotel. couple to reside in Sydney.
State growers indicate support for a Marketing Board to oversee the potato industry. The NSW Growers' Association, led by District Councillor Mr. H er, notes a move toward formal control with regional divisions likely to form.
Mrs Stephens of Prisk slwet visits Sydney while Miss Adams of Loutton’s Parade spends her holidays there. Mrs Jack McLean and daughters Judith and Edith visit from Brarley Street. Numerous locals, visitors and hospital guests listed, with engagements announced for May and Percival Miller of Bellingen.
The readable fragments suggest a discussion of districts and representation by a board member. The text is unclear and may reference two members or a mechanism for appointment or election, but specifics are missing. Further context from the original article would clarify the intended governance structure and names involved.
In the 1902 Argus issues readers push for an overhead bridge opposite the Public School to ease loading delays caused by trains. Angled letters suggest a culvert alternative to permit buggies and empty vehicles to pass under, reducing wait times at station gates during goods shunting.
The obituary outlines Tate George HL Penton born in TR78 Armidale as eldest son of George Henry Penton. It notes his family origins at Ively’s Plains and Tingha, migration to Wanedis worth, and mentions his brother Edward joining later. It references years of vigil and distant homesteads, with hints of place names like Kowkabagkra and Guyra and a historical family presence in Hybernio building.
An aphorism attributed to Anon advises seizing the moment for virtuous acts and postponing harmful ones. The maxim frames moral choices as immediate for kindness and delayed for cruelty, urging decisive action in daily conduct.
A longtime New England resident, Mr. Fenton moved from Bundarra to Walera then to Tenterden and Tingha, built homes and mills, ran a motor freight carrier in Glen Innes district for nearly two decades, and is survived by brothers Edward John, Andrew, and Henry.
Dr J Belahan reports the University of Sydney Senate appointed Dr RB Madgwick as warden of New England University College. Madgwick, Master of Economics, Doctor of Philosophy, author of works on immigration and Australian economics, is noted for his qualifications.
The article reports a temporary change in the pea train schedule to Sydney and Newcastle markets with consignments reverting to the ordinary roads train from Guyreay. It also notes academic personnel changes at University of Sydney and New England University College, including Dr Madgwick’s appointment and Dr Belshaw’s plans for progress at University College.
Guyra has been chosen as the venue for the Federated Chambers of Commerce quarterly conference to be held February 12. A special executive meeting of the Guyra and District Chamber of Commerce laid preliminary plans, with delegates to be hosted at a Shire Chambers dinner and a district properties tour the following day to showcase rural activities.
A head on crash occurred at the Elderberry and Balderslie road junction late last Thursday afternoon between a car driven by John William Marshall of Tenterden and a wood laden lorry driven toward Guyra. Mrs H R Marshall and Beverly Marshall were treated for lacerations and shock.
The New South Wales Prices Commission withdraws early digging premung for new and eat grade potatoes. District manager in New Eri land Region Control reports advice from Assistant Commonwealth Potato Controller. Prices for loads from January 5 set at £4 per load for new and No 1 grades, rising to £10 per ton for the grade until further notice.
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