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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1949
Page
2
The Privy Council dismissed the Australian Governments banking appeal signaling a temporary stop to the governments push toward socialism. The decision may hinge on cost allocations and whether the Bank Act violates Section 92. Critics warn Labour could persist toward nationalisation, urging voters to respond at the next federal election.
Congratulations pour in for Mr and Mrs Lloyd Faint of Guyra on the birth of a daughter. At Guyra Shire Council meetings Dettman and Cox received leave of absence. J Richardson and George Sanders noted for official duties. A public farewell for Mr and Mrs N W Frewin and family was arranged with A B Forsyth as secretary. The farewell will be at the Guyra CWA rooms on Wednesday August 10 from 5 30 to 7 30 pm.
Council weighs charges for cricket and tennis clubs over public reserve 45220/21 repairs. Clerk Richardson seeks guidance on discontinuing services or pursuing legal steps to recover £18 19s 3d. Trustees control recreation grounds. clubs owed fees to trustees who remit to council.
The Northern Tablelands Group announces about 100 delegates are expected to visit Guyra for the CWA conference to be held on August 19. Mrs Parsons asks for luncheon donations and food items to be left with Mrs Sullivan or Mrs Frank Parsons.
The report lists births and deaths with counts for the period ending June 30 1943. It records 29 births and 10 marriages among other entries, reflecting local vital events for this interval.
Dr W J McDermott spoke at Inverell as street lighting costs were debated for Bingara Shire during the January to June 1949 period. The engineer noted partial payment to January 11, 1949 and a large outstanding balance, arguing lighting helps stabilize Bingara consumers and that charges were already levied. Other shires faced similar issues and urged full or partial payment adjustments.
The council moved six ending June 30 1940 totaling 32 valued at £19 900. Five applications were dealt with with no council action at its meeting on times. These applications related to about 76000.
The late Mr. Heagney was born in Armidale and moved to Uralla at 28. He ran Fairview at Salisbury, then established a stock and station agency in Bridge Street, Uralla in 1927. He served on Gostwyck Shire Council 1914 to 1920, Uralla Municipal Council 1930 to 1956, and was Mayor 1941 1946. He chaired the Uralla Patriotic and Comforts Fund after World War II, held Masonic and Odd Fellows offices, supported local shows, and led Uralla Bowling Club. He married twice. survivors include Lydia and Helen, and sons Donald and Alan. Funeral services were led by Rev. Roberts and Rev. Ormerod, with graveside rites by the Masonic Lodge, as businesses closed in respect.
L. A. Tucker escaped serious harm after his car skidded and overturned in the mud. He waited about 12 hours for a vehicle to haul the car back up the road as debris and mud blocked the scene and headlamps flickered.
Mr G Matthews, a railway employee in Guyra, suffered a severe hand injury when an iron bar jammed in a door. The door tore the nail from the top of a finger and exposed bone. He received treatment at Guyra District War Memorial Hospital after an operation.
Council discusses a potential aerodrome for Guyra after Aviation Services Pty Ltd seeks land area details. Dr RW Mondson stresses towns with no railway risk being left behind and urges proximity consideration for a landing area. The motion supported by Wheaton Hudson Starr aims to provide information to Aviation Services Ltd.
Council members voiced displeasure at Tuesday’s meeting over Guyra street lighting. Some lights were not installed as promised, with two lights installed at the gravel pit instead of one. A North Wal County Council representative promised action, and the county council agreed to revisit street light arrangements.
A report states an August 1 wage rise of 31 per week for basic pay will boost contractor charges to 1st per inunmed service and increase council costs for administration. The change may impact sanitary and garbage charges in Gustashire.
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