Australia Day welcomes higher intake of migrants
Immigrant Minister Holt announced Australia would raise migrant intake to 100000 next year. He said population would soon reach nine million and by 1957 ten million, a gain aided by migrants. Sir William Slim noted in his message that population growth is vital to national existence and assimilation will reduce prejudice as more New Australians' children grow up dinki-di Australians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
Australia
Sir William Slim
Guyra stock agents open new yards for large sale
Prominent Guyra stock agents T E Sole and Co prepare for a major sheep sale with over 5 000 head expected. The new yards near Guyra Station boast modern design, high capacity, and quick handling, aiming to attract buyers from the New England district.
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Guyr
T. E. Sole
Orkmen
Guyra
Argus
Mecers
Bloxsome
Mackenzie
New England
Council To Repair Copeton Gwydir Road
Cr Ferris urged urgent works on the Copeton Gwydir River Road noting heavy grader use is uneconomical for a single task. He proposed Macintyre Shire crews assist while Auburn Vale road works occur. The crossing gauge posts were swept away by floods. council agreed to the plan.
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Guyra
Cr. E. C. Ferris
Copeton-Gwydir
Cr. Ferris
Shire
Macintyre
Guyra Weather Report Shows Cool To Mild Week
Weather in Guyra was cool to mild over the past week. Rainfall totaled 24 points from two brief showers on January 23 and 26 near Guyra Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra
Orphanage Appeal Broadcast Recovers Funds For Coventry Idle Homes
2AD aired Friday a presentation by Manager Royslan handing cheques to Dean Jones for Coventry Idle Homes and to Jack McGee for St Patrick's Ore. The campaign begun December 17 raised a total of £170 13 0 with each institution receiving £56 17 8.
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Royslan
Dean Jones
Coventry
Idle
Jack McGee
St. Patrick's Ore
Tingha Shire Council Sets Fire Permit Roles and Road Plan
Tingha Shire Council grants Captain and Deputy Captains sole power to issue burn permits in their area while other zones remain under Dr Ferris. Delegates for road approval, a rest park project, worker camp land, and advertising signs were discussed alongside boundary gazettals and local committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tingha
Ferris
Protest Over Campers Ban Cuts Rural Labor Backbone
Guyra farmer Laurie McKay protests Armidale P P Board action removing seasonal workers from Tis Reserves. He argues campers support peas and potatoes industries, warn of reduced incomes and business impact, and urges council and chamber of commerce to intervene.
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Laurie McKay
Prisk Street
Guyra
Armidale P. P
Tis
Res
Guyrav
P-P. Board
T.S
Carayang
Inquiry on Man's Suspension Set for February Hearing
Government minister Fra Barnett will open an inquiry into the suspension of Mr. R. Kirk. The Guyra Shire Council announced the date at its last meeting. Ex-shire president R. W. Hudson and ex-shire engineer H. J. Hinley are expected to attend and give evidence. The inquiry is conducted by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Mulligan
Fra Barnett
R. Kirk
Guyra
R. W. Hudson
J. Hinley
Public holidays set by council and gazetted dates
The last council meeting approved local government recommendations for public holidays this year. Australia Day will be observed on Monday February 1 and Queen’s Birthday on Monday June 14.
Visit of the Queen Arranged for by Shire Officials
Dr. Mulligan stated he would go to SINR and handed the invitation to Deputy President Cr. L. T Starr to represent the Shire at Casino for the Queen’s visit. Dr. E. C. Ferris drew attention to a hole in a culvert near Abington bridge, noting a car had recently broken a corn there, and the engineer was to inspect.
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L. T. Starr
Shires’ Association
Casino
Dr. Mulligan
Sinr
Cr. L. T Starr
E. C. Ferris
Abington Bridge
Prominent Guyra Businessman Weds In Sydney Ties
A Guyra businessman wed with Father Hiscox of Guyra and Father Shehady of Sydney presiding. The bride wore an old world styled gown with nylon net, Chantilly lace, and a lace poke bonnet. Attendants included the bride’s sister Mrs Norman Seaton and Rosemary McKellar. The groom’s brother Tony George attended. Reception at Nick’s Cafe followed. The couple honeymooned visiting Magnetic Island and the NSW coast.
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Father Hiscox
Guyra
Shehady
Sydney
Norman Seaton
Rosemary
Ed Flowers
Tony George
Inverell
Magnetic Island
New South Wales
Saturday Afternoon Programme On 2AD
2AD will broadcast an afternoon musical programme starting Saturday. Beforehand Mences stencers will be invited to give opinions on preferred music for the afternoon.
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Mences Stencers
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William
Capital City
Council
Copeton
Gwydir
John Dawson
Conn. “Chh
M. Legge
Pastures Protection Board
Faulkher's Creek
J. Symes
Cc. T. Smith
New Valley
Richardson
Uyra
Department of Local Government
Shires
Guyra and
Armidale P.P. Board
Tenterden Road
County Council
Department of Transport
Wandsworth
Department of Main Roads Maintenance
Watse Denerimen
Hinley
J. Barr
ITS
Beesley
Ity
Manchester
H. Beesley & Sons
Phorre
P.O. Boz
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