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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1950
Page
2
The Guyra Argus reports a shaky NSW election result with no clear mandate for Labour or anti Labour. The Premier McGirr faces elector reprisal for government apathy and socialist leanings. It notes Labour's distancing from Communism and the danger of any big Liberal-Country or Labour majority.
Discussion on taxi stands in front of businesses and the Bradley Street area was postponed from the May meeting due to Dr. Starr’s absence. Starr noted residents reported taxis blocking parking near Carlisle’s shop and a garage, complicating country drivers’ access. Hudson suggested arranging a meeting between taxi operators and officials to review parking practices.
After sick leave Miss Barbara Pearson returns to Guyss Harvester Co. office staff. Miss Laurel Campbell begins work at Cameron and Cameron Bradley Street offices. Obituaries note the death of Francis George Udden Tingha aged 68 and Charles Roberts Tingha, born Bundarra 1898, noted for sporting interests. John I. Huthnance acts as temporary C.P.S. assistant at Guyran during A. H. Carless sick leave.
The July Guyra Shire Council meeting covered Valuation Court finalisation on May 25, requests for public holidays, comments on Part T Population, and a building permit. Delegates for New England New State Movement discussed a Moree convention. North-West Local Government Association talks with Inverell were noted. charity and road works issues were pursued including a cement crossing and Brockley road.
The Guyra Shire Council discussed partial draining of Ducks Lagoon after a May 19 visit by District Engineer Cameron. Plans show lowering water by two feet via drains and pipes. estimated cost £1962. Council funds and machinery would not be used. locals may fund the work while council offers equipment when free from road duties.
The Street Stall held by the Tenterden-Ollera-ands Women Auxiliary realised £12 3s 7d. Competition results named winners including Mr Jim Saposatces and C A Spicer. Mr Jim Williams must inquire at Briggs's Cafe for his prize.
In front of several premises cars stood idle all day. Cra Hudson and Starr moved to have Bend C riding representatives meet business owners and taxi drivers. The goal is a satisfactory rank and a recognised locality in the Wen.
At a Tuesday meeting Guyra Shire Council sought exemption from the Bush Fires Act. The Bush Fire Committee said it could not recommend exemptions for any shire at this time. Dr C F E Wheaton directed the clerk to file the application, despite the committee's position.
Dr Youman opposed council spending on a district airport unless financed by the Government. The Government pressed councils to spend thousands on aerodromes, sometimes taking them over after five years. Dr Dettman argued the airport would aid Guyra Shire and marked a progressive move. Drs Dettman and Starr with Mr Stephens as observer were present.
A new Black Mountain Public Hall opened Friday night featuring a stage, cloak room, kitchen and dance floor. Ron McLean praised the community effort to replace the hall destroyed by the cyclone three years earlier. The event included performances by the Guyra Musical Society and Male Quartet with Mountain Melody Makers providing music, drawing visitors from Armidale and Guyra.
Appointed delegates including J Barnes sought permission to erect a fence across Inverness road at Karana Wandsworth. Approval granted if a suitable ramp is built where the fence crosses the road. The Education Department noted Jas Symes will donate land beside Garner Street school for access to Lee Street and New Valley Road with no objection provided an outlet exists.
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