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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
2
A garbled opinion piece discusses tax relief, sales and payroll taxes, and their effects on industry and employment. It argues payroll tax harms job creators and urges incentives to spur hiring while warning revenue may fall as thrift rises. The piece critiques government fiscal strategy and wages a cautious stance toward future taxation.
Mr Les Madden formerly of the Guyra Argus has been transferred to Sydney RSL. Mr Teo Cullen of Guyra and Mrs S Astr are visiting Sydney. Mr and Mrs Ray Douglas and daughter of Black Mountain are in Sydney. Mr E Cockburn of O'Donnell Street and Mr A E Schaefer of Inglewood plan a fishing trip to Collarene Bridge then Walgett and Mungindi. Stanley Pearson of South Guyra is admitted to Guyra War Memorial Hospital. Five members of the Church of England Young Communicants Guild traveled to Armidale for a cathedral meeting led by Rev R F Kirby. 295 members will attend Holy Trinity Church Glen Innes with St Andrew's Guild on Saturday. Mrs A T Campbell of Bathlair Street returns from Newcastle after a holiday with illness.
The federal government plans a record expenditure of about £980 million for 1952-53, with a rise over the previous year and a target of around 30 percent of pre income this year, despite efforts to curb costs.
The death occurred at Tinha Cottage Hospital of Mr Ernest Platford age 56 a longtime Tingha resident and drover. He is survived by a widow and three children Mrs Z Walmsley Gilgai Ronald Sydney and Noel Inverell.
Mrs Eliza Pearson aged 88 died in Guyra after living there since her marriage at St Pauls Church Armidale in 188. She was born Windsor daughter of William and Sagens and survived by six children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her late husband was Richard Pearson who died 18 years earlier. A World War II era son Pilot Officer Lawrence Pearson was killed over France. Funeral service was held at St Columba Presbyterian Church and interment followed in the Ouyta Cemetery Presbyterian section.
The Guyra sub-branch of the RSL lists gravely wounded and fallen veterans in an honour roll for World War II. Names include C W Wilson permanent ships staff NX 37656 ALF, K J Wilson 2/9th Australian Field Regiment NX 23198 ALF, Heagney 1st Australian Field Regiment NX 162173 ALF, Varley 12th Armoured Car Regiment NX 142169 ALF, S W Copeland 17th Australian Sally Depot ALF QX 2685, J Pearson HQ 25th Australian Infantry Beatie NX 102508, J O Atkin HQ Vth Division OF NX 1729009, J C Whan Tien Australian Field Coy RAE ALF NX 25127, W R Mien 2th Battalion Pioneer Battalion ALF N 296344, FE G Milen.
The New England New State Movement adopts a golden Rampant Lion as its emblem linking to England and Scotland, with a proposed motto Quis Separabit. The lion represents nobleness and courage and a sword signals self government, crowned to show royal ties. A banner design features a lion on royal blue with a seven pointed star. Badges cost £1 or more to fund the campaign.
At Mass at St Mary of the Angels Church Father Hiscox announced Mother Alacoque of the Ursuline Convent Guyra has been chosen for tertianship in Rome. She sails August 4 from Sydney aboard the Orontes, disembarks at Marseilles then goes to Paris before Rome. Accompanied by Mother Bernadette Smith they will visit the Vatican and expect a Papal audience. They will stay in Rome for 12 months.
A fragmented roster lists service members from the Australian Field Squad and air and naval units. Names include C.M.F. with N 162927, Dawson 117 AGT Coy, IC.MLF, J. A. Starr RAAF 70853, L.A. When RAAF 21112, C.D. Whan RAAF 198809, G. Larkver O/N 97853, R. McLean RAN.
The New England University College production Skits ’hn Skirts drew praise despite a rainy night. Bob Hunter starred with a polished professional touch and was encored, while Laurie Upfold impressed as Captain Cook. The cast delivered clever sketches, colorful costumes, and lively music from Ian Grantham and his band.
The Health and Building Inspector Mr. F Quin resigned at the monthly Guyra Shire Council meeting for health reasons and a warmer climate. President Dr R W Hudson said the resignation was a setback and praised Quin’s exceptional service while welcoming new Shire engineer Mr S J Hinley.
Tingha Parents and Citizens Association heard from Headmaster H Harris that Central School enrolment reached 341 students. The secondary section has 96 pupils and primary and infants total 245, up 15 from last year, with potential rise to about 120 in future. The half yearly exams were upbeat and adult education talks were appreciated.
The Guyra CWA celebrated twenty years with guests including Northern Tablelands Group president Mrs Streeter and eight Glen Innes branch members. Mrs Streeter congratulated the branch, cut the blue and gold cake, and a card table was presented. The history recounts the branch’s origins in 1992 and the drive to establish a country women and children rest room.
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