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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1954
Page
2
Arch bishop Mannix of Melbourne advocates constitutional reform and decentralisation as essential to Catholic social teaching. He argues Australia and New South Wales are too large for centralised control and endorses New Statism aims for local self funding and governance.
Glennis Mae Barrington daughter of Mr and Mrs E P Barrington of Guyra will marry Alfred Williams of Dumares in Armidale next Monday. Mrs Jack Ray has returned from Brisbane after a holiday at Southport.
The Guyra Chamber of Commerce met at Shire Council Chambers and discussed Malpas Street. Based on Main Roads advice the council will delete zoning from plans and may fix a building line instead. The meeting also addressed stock on common and agreed to obtain the relevant Act and Regulations for further consideration.
The Federated Chamber will meet at Warialda on July 14 and consider placing the Ebor Conference resolution seeking road improvements on the Guyra Ebor Ellington Road onto the agenda for confirmation and follow up. The chamber denounces local climate indifference and urges members to promote the district climate and attract tourists.
William H. Mortlock was fined £4 at Guyra Court of Petty Sessions for 45 mph in a built up area. Mollie C. Walker also paid £4 with costs for driving a utility at 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. Norman Richard Boundy, with three prior traffic convictions, faced £6 plus costs after 50 mph in Guyra on March 31 as he claimed haste to reach Tenterfield for a plane trip.
Readable fragments report a grand opening concert in a new hall. The event features local performers and marks a cultural milestone for the community, inviting residents to attend and celebrate the venue’s launch.
The hall was filled to capacity with many standing attendees as a programme of short one act plays musical items and recitations was well received. At the conclusion a supper was served.
In a tight vote, Mr. Vernon Treatt wins the State Liberal Party leadership after a prior poll ended in a draw. Other brief items report a deadly French train crash, U.S. senators threatening UN withdrawal over Red China, and various global events from politics to science and sport.
An open letter from the Guyra and District Chamber of Commerce urges residents to stop exaggerating the town’s cold image. It argues Guyra’s climate is comparable to Kiandra and Orange, and calls for accurate portrayal to attract workers and business. The group seeks cooperation from local organizations to promote a balanced view, noting invigorating winters and favorable year round weather.
The Guyra branch of the Australian Red Cross will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday July 21 at 3 pm in the CWA Rest Rooms, preceded by the monthly meeting. Mrs Schaefer district zone representative will address the gathering. Election of officers will occur and nominations invited for the Zone Six country representative. Members to assist with afternoon tea.
Rotarians from Armidale Glen Innes and Dorrigo joined the Guyra club for a Change Over night Dr K X Croese was installed as incoming president Peer Roberts vice president Jif Allen secretary and I A McKenzie treasurer Dr A El Voisey from the New Giant University lectured on a U S visit with film illustrations Past services emblems were offered to past president W Roberts Gerry Digby of Glen Innes a former Northern district governor and D D H Fayle of Armidale attended.
Armidale's Annual Mardi Gras remains a top youth event as the Cathedral Hall hosts a July 16 fancy dress ball. The committee promises variety and attractions including a Queen crown, prizes from local businesses, balloon cascade, novelty watts, and a five floor show by Mrs. H Napier with Nitelites Orchestra. Proceeds aid local organizations.
In Guyra Court of Petty Sessions on January 26 a youth threw a bottle into the school yard outside Bradley Street Public School. Leslie James Lee admitted throwing the bottle and faced a £2 fine plus 12 costs after sergeant Ballard testified to the dangerous act and its risk to children.
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