We Are Lucky PRESS on Coal Strike Effects
The Guyra Argus reports private observations from Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane showing hardship amid the coal strike. A Sydney woman laments shortages of coal candles methylated spirits and kerosene while others rely on fruit cases as firewood. The paper argues country residents fare better with fuel and essentials, warning extended strike may threaten beer cigarettes and nutrition in cities, urging miners to consider principle.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Melbourne
Brisbane
Guyra Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Engagements
A week of social activity in Guyra features visits by Sydney residents to relatives, including Miss Gloria Smith and Mrs. A Pearson. Mrs. J Briggs spends days in Pamworth, and Mr. R Morgan tours Sydney on Navy Bean Board business. Engagement announced for Miss Joy Sherry to Gordon Snell of Armidale. Mrs. Mackenzie and family stay at Port Macquarie after returning from holiday. Residency plans surface for Frank Dixon and Nola Dixon as they prepare to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Horner
Sydney
Guyra
Gloria Smith
Falcoher
Mr. R. Morgan
Navy Bean Board
Moxs Jones
Broken Hill
Adelaide
Joy Sherry
R. Shorter
Black Mountain
Gordon Snell
Armidal
Mackenzie
G. “Geeeostreet
Warren
Bank of Sew
Wales
D. McCully
Ste Greenstreet
W. Cook
Cook
Marie Pearson
T. E. Sole and Co
Frank Dixon
Hig
Nola Dixon
Dixon
R. Dixon
Rank and
Nola
Fair rents court ruling raises concerns over rate increases
A report notes that rents have been misrecorded and that the legal rental from 15 to 18 shillings is questioned. The ruling addresses an error in the Conkes case and the impact of the higher rate on tenants.
Flood relief meet in Guya to mark branch anniversary
Members of the Guyra Roos Rotary Club donate 25 guineas to flood relief funds and a large public meeting is planned in Guyra tomorrow night to aid Maitland flood victims. Also noted are a social afternoon, council rate payments, and Wool sale results for the season.
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Guyra, Ro
Guyta Brane
Gw.a. Whit
Reat
Electoral rolls available for public display in New England
Public display of electoral rolls compiled to April 49 1948 at all post offices in the New England division. Voters should check their enrolment and claim cards are available for enrolment or adjusting enrolment. A supplementary roll will be prepared later for those enrolling from April to writ date. Copies may be purchased from the Divisional Returning Officer in Armidale.
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New England
Aes
R. B. Gillespie
Armidale
Street Stall Raises Funds For Guvra Hockey Club
The Guvra Hockey Club street stall held on Friday and Saturday raised 119 pounds and 5 shillings. Winners included Migs Shirley Adams cake donated by Mrs. E M Hurlon and Mrs J Cleary for shattle perfume. A second competition will be drawn later.
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Guvra Hockey Club
Migs Shirley
Adams
E. M Hurlon
J. Cleary
Shattle
Splendid Record Honors Mr Archibald at Institute
The article commends Mr L P Archibald for twenty years of continuous service as honorary secretary of the Guyra Memorial Institute. It notes his election in 1823 and his valuable contribution to the Institute over the period.
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L. P. Archibald
Guyra Memorial Institute
Archibald
Ashford Coal Deposit Borings Reveal Promising Results
Tests at Ashford show promising coal deposits with estimates near 300,000 tons from initial bore holes. Operations, backed by the Department of Supply and Development for the Commonwealth Government, aim to determine capacity and potential use by local authorities for future energy generation.
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Hayes
Jane North West County Court
Ds Quyse
Ingervil Mowat
Ashford Oxi
Sud
Mather
Ashford
Department On Supply and Development
Conmonwealth
Swilen
Syhak
Obituary for Thomas James Clark of Armidale
Thomas James Clark of Jessie Street Armidale died in Armidale and New England Hospital Friday night at 76. Survived by wives Mesdames E Smith N Feros R Jobson Armidale A Walden Waxza and Mr Claude Clarke Inverell plus five brothers and three sisters including Samuel Alfred Alexander Armidale Robert Sydney Starr Guyra Dean Guyra Thomas Tamworth and Bella Clark Sydney. Step-sisters and brothers also survive.
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Thomas James Clari
Jessie Street
Armidale
New England
Mr. Clark
Mesdames E. Smith
N. Feros
R. Jobson
A. Walden
Waxza
Claude Clarke
Inverell
Mesers, Samuel
Alfred
Alexander
Robert
Sydney
Mesdames G. Starr
Guyra
T. Dean
Thomas
Tamworth
Bella Clark
Flood aid approved by Guyra Shire Council
At a council meeting, the Guyra Shire resolved to donate individually to Maitland flood victims and to express sympathy to Maitland mayor Ald Fahey after the recent disaster affecting Maitland and surrounding areas.
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Guyra Shire
Maitland
C. E. Wheaton
Pathy
Ald
Fahey
Guyra Rotary Club annual officers list incomplete
An error in the October 1 year start list for the Guyra Rotary Club officers leaves the president unidentified and several roles unclear. The partial roster shows Mr J Richardson as president elect with missing details for other officers.
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Tne
Arfu
St of Office
J. Richardson
T, L
NW County undertakes surveys for regional power line to Guyra areas
The North West County Council will begin surveys within weeks for a line from Anverell to Tingha and Bundarra. Engineer Dr. Ge Pearson is assigned to oversee the project with Mt. Fisher reporting to Council. In Guyra progress shows the distribution network expanding with 15 new connections this month and subsidy applications prepared for South Guyra extensions. Contractor Gilmour advances the Guyra Dumaresq line with clearing work and pole laying planned, though wet weather slows progress.
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Anverell
Tingha
Bundarra
North West
Coane
TaNee
Ge Pearson
Ural
Canyen
Mt. W
South Guyra
Guyra Dimaresq
Gilmour
Electricity, Authority
Guyraileppe
Leech
McTiwaln
Hare Drive A. Hare Drive A successful hare drive in Guyra district
Hare drive last Sunday at Ke albyn Daisy Flat and Bla Hills in the Guyra district yielded 52 hares and six dogs. Names listed include Mares A. Metean Allin Kink Par Fisher Arun Shapminn Ned tork John Kink Novulan Mirshall Par Fisher Henry Williamson Jim Moore coach OS Sturr Starr L Starr and A Melran Foxes: A Melran Jim Moore Pa Fisher Henry Williamson each with one.
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Kealbyn
Daisy Flat
Bla Hills
Guyra
Twarty
Mares A. Metean
Allin Kink
Par Fisher
Arun Shapminn
Ned Tork
John Kink
Mirshall
Henry Williamson
Jim Moore
Correspondence Appeal for Stamps in Australia
W Jinks of North Stockton, NSW appeals readers to save and donate stamps for Red Cross and other charities. He asks not to discard or cancel stamps as many Australians have sent thousands from three states. He urges Australians to send valid stamps to support deserving causes.
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W. Jinks
North
Stockton
N.S.W
Donne
Henders
Guyra Brass Band Drives Funds With Six Socials
The Guyra District Brass Band committee outlines a plan to raise funds through six socials in Guyra and nearby areas. Events include a serenade, slow fox trot, and competitions with judges assessing singing and carriage. Final judging occurs in September, with local patrons Lamond and Beal Lamond supporting a lively fundraising effort.
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Guyra
Haindt
Guyya
Arimme
Guy Ald Mair
Bea Lamond
Linngothlin
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Bradley~ Sreet
Pamworth
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Eggleston
Branley-Keet
Guy Tis
Visi Hus
A. Pearson
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Betty Dean
Mr. and
Mes
Po Dea
Ob _lerar street
Steve Moore
Letohharat
G. F Burey
Vrowewoos
W.J. Brodie
Marie Davis
Guyta “Central School
Rine
Alster
Gaur Mis
Odonnell
Mes. J. Tiveony
Geastus
Heather Archibald
Tamworth Base Hospital
Mer
G. Parry
Nyse
al Winchcombe
Cryo Li
Mr. & A. Russell
Guyre
Tom Phelan
Australia
Ene Gene
Fedral Council of Australia
D. Bakewell
Benalla Vico
Ashford Coal
Axisford Hive
Thomas James Clark
Guyra Brass Band
H. Beesley & Sons
P.O. Box
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