Toward a Global Century in Australian History
The piece traces Australian colonial policy from isolation under British favor to an expanding society shaped by gold rush migrations after 1851. It notes transportations, free settlement, self government, and local politics while highlighting shifts prompted by external events such as the Yellow Peril and Japan's rise, culminating in a broader imperial gaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Downing Street
Colonial Office
New South Wales
England
London
Rome Tokyo Axis and Australia’s Pacific Conscience
A reflective piece arguing against White Australia policy isolationism. It warns Australia’s past deportations of Kanakas and Chinese, notes Asia’s vast population, and urges recognition of Australia as a Pacific nation connected to Hindustan Pakistan Kashmir and Indonesia relations within five thousand miles.
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Australia
London
Local Notices and Appointments Across Guyra Area
Personal notices list H. S. King of Lilan gotHlin appointed as judge of the farm and produce section for the Glenn Innes Show. J. Nipperess of Commonwealth Bank Guyra gears up for annual holidays tomorrow. Doris Simpson from J and A George Guyra returns home after annual leave in Sydney. Cedric Dean returns to Sydney after a fortnight with his parents at Lakeview Guyra.
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J. Nipperess
Commonwealth Bank
Guyra
Doris Simpson
Messrs. J and A
Cedric Dean
Sydney
Mrs
H. L. Dean
Lakeview
Guyra Show Entries Praised By Local Association
The Guyra P. A. and H. Association reports the upcoming annual Guyra Show on January 26 and 27 will feature top horse and beef cattle sections. A list of judges from Narrabri to Armidale is announced for horses, beef cattle, sheep, wool, farm produce, vege tables, fruit, horticulture, jams and preserves, cookery, needlework, fire acts, and home gardens.
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Guyra
R. J. Holtzbaum
Narrabri
R. C. Hayes
Bexley
C. Thornton
Walcha
T. Percy
Inverell
J. Woodcock
Armidale
Home Gardens
J. Plante
Glen Innes
Guyra Show Week Approaches Amid Local Meetings
News and views highlight countdown to Guyra Show with horse entries and garden competition judging next Saturday. Upcoming meetings include Guyra Ladies Auxiliary RSL, Country Women's Association, and Ratepayers Association in January, plus plans for caravan camping ground near Navy Bean Board building. A diesel Armidale to Glen Innes train is slated for February, and district football clubs prepare for the season as coaches are hired. Fishermen report 38 trout caught east of town, hailed as the best in 20 years.
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Guyra
Guyran Shire
Navy Bean Board
Railway Department
Armidale
Glen Innes
Shire Finances Show General Fund In Debt
Guyra Shire Council disclosed the General Fund near overdraft limit with a debit of £6,617/3/6. Other funds include Plant Purchase Reserve £222/10/8 and Trust Fund £6,233/16/7, with various local funds totaling. Accounts were approved for payment after confirmation of receipts and the motion passed by Drs. Mulligan and Starr.
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Guyra
Trust
Main Roads Trust
Guyra Fire Brigade
Guyra Town Improvement
Tingha Street Lighting
General
Tingha
Taxicab Fare Increases Sought By Council
The council considers higher taxi charges within defined town limits. Proposed rates set 2 shillings for up to two passengers, with 1 shilling per additional passenger, plus waiting time charges and parcel fees. Sunday hikes and early morning hours may raise fares by 50 cents. Country trips and joint hires outlined with separate fare rules. Council awaits data from neighboring towns.
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Prisk Street
Llangothlin Street
Oban Street
Robinson's Lane
Inverell Road
Ramage Cottage
Baldersleigh Road
Everett Street
Armidale Road
Guyra
Seorec
Obituary Mrs Julia OBrien of Armidale
Mrs Julia OBrien died at 202 Brown Street Armidale on Saturday aged 83. She was widow of Owen OBrien who died in 1934 and earlier lived at Dumaresq. Born Enmore Aralla, she was seventh daughter of John and Margaret Tobin. Surviving children include William Owen John Eugene Ursula and Agatha with seven grandchildren. A sister Mrs Bayley and brother Mr Tobin survive. Cortege left St Marys Cathedral Sunday afternoon for Armidale cemetery Catholic section.
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Julia O’brien
Brown Street
Armidale
Owen O’brien
O’brien
Dumaresq
Enmore
Aralla
John
Margaret Tobin
William Owen
Guyra
Eugene
Ursula
T. W. Fitzgerald
Trangie
Agatha O'Brien
T. Bayley
West Armidale
Mr. W. Tobin
Taylor Street
St. Mary's Cathedral
Wintry Weather Reported in Guyra After Rain
A cold snap gripped Guyra with steady rain since Sunday night totaling about an inch. Weather notes show temperatures ranging around mid-70s to mid-50s with several days of rainfall, and post office registrations recorded for the week.
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Guyra
Bitten by Snake for Third Time at South Guyra
Mr Howard Johnson was bitten on the left leg near his home in South Guyra during the week. He initially misread the sting as a thistle wound but later developed numbness and two bite marks. Doctors confirmed he is the victim of a snake bite, his third such treatment.
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South Guyra
Howard Johnson
Johnson
Rates and charges adopted by council in Guyra district
The council sets general rate at 6d in the £ on unimproved capital value with minimum 10 shillings per assessment. Includes North-West County loan rate 1s 8d and library rate. Street lighting 4d in £. fire brigade 1d in £. Tingha light district 4d in £. Sanitary and garbage charges set at 2s per service with 2d for non combined services.
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North-West County Council
Public Library
Guyra
Fire Brigade
Tingna
Tingha
Ben Lomond
Llangothlin
Drs. W. C. Starr and Grills
Leaving Certificate Achieved by aes and District Pupils
ARMIDALE HIGH Dudley A. Cockburn 1B 78 9B 18B 19B 36B Evelyn M. Gilmour 9B 18A 19B 22B Valma F. Robinson 1B 7B 18B 21B NEW ENGLAND GIRLS' SCHOOL Shiela E. M. White 1B 10B 17B 18B 21B FARRER MEMORIAL AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL NEMINGHA Kevin M. Burey 18B 25B 27B 39B The list shows names and passed subjects per the official key.
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Armidale High
Dudley A. Cockburn
Evelyn M. Gilmour
Valma F. Robinson
NEW England Girls’ School
Shiela E. M. White
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School
Nemingha
Kevin M. Burey
Northern Show Dates Across Towns
Listings show a sequence of event dates in multiple towns including Guyra Uralla Bundarra Tenterfield Inverell Walcha Newcastle Glen Innes Barraba Armidale and Manilla with performances planned from late January through early March across twelve venues.
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Guyra
Uralla
Bundarra
Tenterfield
Inverell
Walcha
Newcastle
Glen Innes
Barraba
Armidale
Manilla
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Dutch East Indies
Republic of Indonesia
Near North
Guyra Ladies’ Auxiliary of
The
R.S.L
Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Country Women's Association
Guyra Ratepayers’ Association
Guyra P.A. and
H. Association
Geelong
Shire Finances
Pyjhmas
Arrefors
Call
H. Beesley & Sons
Council
Aes
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