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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
2
A critical column attacks the State Government for a price-freezing order as a political stunt aimed at embarrassing the Federal Government. It accuses Mr McGirr of ill-advised policies and blames the 40-hour week for fueling inflation, urging cross-party cooperation to avert economic decline.
A woman found a bus containing 500 pounds outside the Hotel Max Moree on a recent morning. A betting ticket was the only clue to the owner, leading to a local bookmaker who did not know he had lost it. The incident was reported by the North West Champion.
Mr E M Debenham, a stipendiary magistrate with 12 months in the forth, north west circuit, is transferred to Taree and will begin duties at the end of August with Glen Innes as headquarters. Moree courts will be presided over by the Nar rabri headquartered magistrate. The Under-Secretary grants Guyra Shire Council authority to employ J H Robson as engineer pending qualification. Davis Hughes MLA departs for Singapore for about 14 days on special duty with the RAAF. Mr and Mrs Clarrie Cook visit Guyra relatives. Geoff Reeves, son of Reevesdale, Llangothlin, holidaying with brother Herb at Running Stream, Mudgee district. Mrs Archie Campbell in bed with pneumonia. Cedric Dean and friend Brian Curtis return to Sydney after Lakeview visit.
At the monthly Guyra Shire Council meeting the general fund showed a debit of £6115/6/2 with various funds credited and accounts totalling £12,554/0/6 approved for payment. An overdraft of about £11,000 in the general fund was anticipated by December 31, 1951.
At the council meeting on Tuesday several building applications were approved. El Sisson of Ryanda Guyra received approval for a sun room addition to a cottage. G J Simpson of Black Mountain was granted a new cottage. G A Marshall of Ollera Street Guyra obtained approval for a garage. N A Marshall Moore and Kevin Mulligan Morveh were among other applicants for cottages.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Cregan and daughter Katherine accompany Mr. Cregan’s father to a Sydney holiday. Miss Eileen Mackson returns to St Ursula’s Convent Armidale after vacation with her mother Mrs E Mackson Ben Lomond. Mr A Maxwell returns home from a Sydney holiday. Mr and Mrs A Woodman Briarly are on holidays in Sydney.
Health inspector Mr Frank Quin reports on Guyra and Tingha areas finding premises generally clean with owners taking steps after notices. Shortage of tradesmen slows repairs, some rifling stock issues and impounding on roads. Tingha may join Inverell for X-ray unit transport. traffic water waste notices issued. fencing and hall repairs delayed by labour shortage. Taxi fare increase approved for Tingha proprietor E V Whittle.
The Horticultural Society annual meeting will be in Shire Council Chambers at 7.15 tonight. At 8 the session will inaugurate a tree planting drive in Guyra. Guyra Shire offices close Monday week August 6, a bank holiday. North-West County Council Inverell warns bulk electricity supply not expected until August or September due to Armidale work. A water carrying yoke from Armidale Museum, made by late dairyman R. Howe, is donated by W J Howe of Dangarsleigh. Auditors Forsyth and Coy say audit fee for 1951 will be £132 6s based on 1950 funds. half-yearly £66 3s. A man seeking £17 10s weekly as a mechanic asked the council to provide housing. Lands Minister Renshaw has secured a £25 grant for Reserve 73 improvements for public recreation and a children’s playground at Guyra.
Members attended in good numbers for the Ben Lomond Literary Institute annual meeting. Officers elected include President R Heagney vice-president H Litre secretary K Walsh treasurer C Walsh and committee J Redmond A C Martin Ron Butler E Butler P Langley J Hulme C Holland. A ladies committee was also formed. The president’s report notes 19 dances in the year 9 run by the hall committee, improvements to the hall including painting and repairs, and a fund balance of £17 19s 3d.
Kenneth Ellis Holt of Elderbery faced a magistrate over uncontrolled rabbit warrens on his 1371 shore property near Guyra. An inspector reported active warrens in 1949 and 1950. Holt attributed poor conditions to labor and material shortages after acquiring the property as a soldier settler. A light fine of £2 10 and court costs £2 2s were imposed. payment to the Pest and Poultry Board noted.
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