New State Movement Seeks Referendum Signatures
The New State Movement reports circulating petitions to urge a referendum on establishing a new state. At a Shire Chambers meeting presided by Dr Chiff Starr, organizer Schoffield announced about 5000 signatures collected. The deadline was January 21, with potential extension, and a February conference in Lismore clashes with Guyra show. Newberry gathers signatures in Guyra while copies go to country centres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Chiff Starr
Schoffield
New State Movement
Lismore
Guyra
J. E. Newberry
Giyrs
Petition Call to Preserve Democracy and Federal Balance
A call to voters to sign for the New State Movement and support a popular convention to amend the constitution. The speaker argues for decentralisation, smaller parliaments, and greater citizen control, warning against centralised power and bureaucratic overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tham
Federa- Hon
Jars
Aires
Federation
Tadey
Mosquitoes At Guyra Lagoon Prompt Council Talk
The Guyra Shire Council discussed mosquitoes found near Guyra Lagoon. Health officer Mr Frank Quin noted potential breeding spots and Dr Grahame Deen advised against draining the Lagoon unless water was dried up. Dr Drew requested specimens to study the mosquitoes observed at Guyra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra
Frank Quin
Corncil
Grahame Deen
Drew
Quin
Dean
Lantern Address On Indian Missions At Vie Gayra Melhad Church
On Wednesday January 25 at 8 p.m. at Vie Gayra Melhad Church Rev W Loy BA will screen a film on the work of the Methodist Church in India. Loy represents the Overseas Mission Department of the church in New South Wales and is on furlough in this country. He will speak of Christian enterprise among India's coming millions and a collection will be taken for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie Gayra Melhad
W. Loy
Iim
Methodist Church
India
Loy
N.S.W
New State of New England Petition Calls For Self-Government
A fragment discussing population, taxation, and debt argues for New England's ability to govern itself. It cites wealth production lagging behind New South Wales and Victoria, urging self-government and signing the state petition to reduce central government funding.
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New England
New South Wales
Victoria
Britain's Meat Ration Rises as Food Trends Shift in 1949
A 1949 survey shows Britain’s basic food rationes mostly higher than a year earlier. Home production and reduced dollar imports lift meat and bacon supplies while fats, butter, and margarine gain compared with 1948. New Zealand and Denmark increase butter and carcase meat shipments, easing postwar shortages.
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Britain
Hiave
Impontis
Denmark
New Zealand
Australia
Brivaly
Straying Stock Menace on Public Roads
Guyra Shire Council will use every endeavour to prevent stock from straying onto roads and highways. Councilors note that a lingering issue risks traffic disruption and damage to property as animals wander along public thoroughfares.
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Guyra Shire
Hts
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East-West Airlines
Sydney
Armidale
Brisbane
Kre — Z. E. Sole & CO
Guyra Harvester Co
Richard Pearson and Sons
Richard Pearson
McAlister
JR. A. McAlister, Mlp.s
Ph.d
Pharmaceutical and Dispensing Chemist
Burgess’ Garage
Motor Spirit
Bradley Street
Fordson
Crampton
Harry J. Court
Venice
Praciece
Harald P. White
Bald Blair
Ho, Davis
Australian Workers’ ‘Union
Te Actu
AWE
ACTU
Northern
Tablelands Express
Mersine Leach
Tingha
Guyre
Oees
Guyra-Armidale
Care
Swaun
tTncHa
Woodward & Purkiss’ Motor Services Armidale
Royal Hotel
Guyra Funerals
T. Crowley & Son Foneral Directors
Uyra
MR Wert Bennett
Phose Guyra
Piddingtons
al Baht
Mra A. Geins
Clngothiiist Ieee Guyta
Otice
Parag
Tubba
Murra
S.C. Looker
Ishirg
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