Press Urges Referendum Link Price Control With Communism
Editorial argues McGirr government should not cede more powers to Canberra and proposes a dual referendum on communism and price control. It links rising prices to production drops caused by industrial disruption and attacks Communists as the root of Australia’s trouble, urging federal action and warning against state hindrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGirr
Commonwealth
Australia
Menzies- Faddens
Kremlin
Armidale and New England Community Notes
The Commonwealth Institute of Accountants NSW division released May exam results with W Forsyth of Armidale among those passing intermediate accounting. W C Starr of Guyra was reelected chairman of the CP Electoral Council at Armidale’s annual meeting. A former Glen Innes District Hospital sister was appointed Matron-in-Chief of the RAAF Nursing Services, Matron C. J. McRae, whose parents once lived in Glen Innes. Joe Schaefer returned from a North Coast holiday with reports of fishing. Ray Hockey of Liverpool is visiting Guyra hosted by J. Carroll. An Armidale by-election elected J. Kiefer to the City Council over F. N. Patricks and W. L. Ray after Ald. Dawson’s resignation. Sgt. Thomas M. Murray of the Third Australian Battalion received the George Medal for Korea bravery. Aircraftsman John Garniss at Woomera Rocket Range holidays with his parents at Little Plain Guyra. Les Beesley, previously in Alice Springs and Queensland, visits home before leaving for Coffs Harbour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Innes District Hospital
R.A.A.F. Nursing Services
C. J. McRae
Glen Innes
Widowed Catherine Bowen Remembered in Guyra Obituary
Mrs. Catherine Bowen a longtime Guyra resident died at 77 from a heart attack. She leaves husband William D Bowen and children Mrs. F Ince Armidale, T Jones, D McLeod Guyra, Jack Bowen Guyra, Aubrey Bowen Sydney, and former spouses' survivors Mrs. J Marshall and Mr. Wm Hodder. Burial was at the Catholic section of Guyra cemetery after a service at St Mary of the Angels. Rev D Hiscox officiated. T Crowley and Son handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Bower
South Guyra
J. Marshall
Wm. Hodder
William d. Bowen
F. Ince
Armidale
T. Jones
D. McLeod
Guyra
Jack Bowen
Aubrey Bowen
Sydney
Messrs. T. Crowley and Son
Death of Infant Marlene Joy Walls in Guyra
Seven month old Marlene Joy Walls daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Walls of Guyra died in Glen Innes District Hospital on Wednesday of last week. Funeral held Friday afternoon at Guyra with Rev Kirby officiating.
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Marlene Joy
Russell Walls
Guyra
Glen Innes District Hospital
Rev. Kirby
Square Dance Show Promises To Be Entertaining
Queenie Paul a noted stage and radio artist appears at the Hollywood Square Dance Show in the Oddfellows Hall on Saturday next. She will sing and entertain while Mike Connors junior calls the square. The program features modern and old time dancing with competitions a quiz and a floor show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenie Paul
Hollywood Square
Oddfellows’ Hall
Miss Paul
Mike” Connors
Square
Guyra News and Views Highlights Local Events
Max Carroll wins Guyra Tennis Club event while a former relief post officer contends the prize. Police demand surrender of .3803 rifles by nonclub holders. a bank teller links rash on hands to Pound note handling and a doctor jokes about germs. Anti TB X ray unit draws 2000 bookings for Armidale visit next month. Licensing Court renews hotel licences. spirit merchant licence granted. Hollywood Square Dance slated with Miss Queenie Paul directing floor show. Shire Council receives 3610 pounds Commonwealth grant. Goondiwindi plans dinner inviting 1901 federal election voters. Dry Cleaners set up depot in Bradley Street. Shire values up 10 to 12 percent over 40 years. Insurance gaffe about floods prompts a quip on starting a fire. Lou and Barry host a barbecue from a snappers win.
Old Rags and Hessian Drive by Red Cross
Guyra branch of the Red Cross appeals for old rags and hessian. Residents are asked to place parcels at front gates on July 14 for collection and packing at the Parish Hall. Country residents should bring parcels to the Parish Hall or leave with town friends for rally pickup.
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Guyra
The
Red Cross Society
Weather notes from Guyra and surrounds in recent days
Heavy rain and cold conditions persist in Guyra district over the past fortnight. Rainfall totals at Guyra post office reach 475 points by yesterday morning, with sleet and minimal snow observed. Temperature readings show cool days with highs around the mid forties and nights in the thirties.
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Guyra
Monthly Meeting of Shire Council Guyra June session
At its June 19 meeting, Guyra Shire Council notes open gate at Strathsona, graveling requests at three springs, open crossing repairs on main road 135, and an account for a motor scythe. Grant requests include cement crossing funds and gravel use for tennis courts. Delegates discuss road repairs, roadmaster insurance, and rate due dates with notices to overseer for inspections.
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Guyra Shire
R. W. Hudson
E. M. Mulligan
F. Parker
W. Ctarr
L. T. Starr
C. F. Grills
Messrs
J. Richardson
F. K. Quin
J. Ditton
William Youman
Strathsona
Black Mountain
Ditton
Alex Faint
Rock Harbour
R.M.B
Guyra
Macintyre Shire
Inverell
J. R. Carroll
Kenneth F. Gordon
West Lynne
Ebor
Davis Hughes
M.L.A
Guyra P
H. Asociation
Sun and Co. Pty. Ltd
Sydney
Sandy Creek Bridge
Ryan Bros
Singleton
H. A. Prater
Mount Harry
Geoffrey E. Forster
Abington
Armidale
Abington Creek
Bookmaker John Quinn Committed for Trial in Murder Charge
District Coroner at Taree commits 25 year old bookmaker John Joseph Quinn for trial on a murder charge. The victim is 22 year old waitress Tune Algie, who died from wounds inflicted on May 23, with the coroner ruling the injuries feloniously and maliciously inflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taree
John Joseph Quinn
Tune Algie
Miss Algie
Quinn
Council to address South Guyra requests at monthly meeting
At the Guyra Shire Council meeting the South Guyra Ratepayers Association listed four items for attention. Drainage work on the highway from Sobraon to Vernon Streets was requested again after previous submissions. The council decided to gravel Russell and Sobraon streets and to place lights at Green and Hardinge, Sobraon and Falconer, Vernon and Hardinge, and to remove the existing light at Russell and Hardinge.
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Guyra
South Guyra Ratepayers’ Association
Sobraon
Vernon Streets
Bradley Street
Green
Russell
Vernon
Cameron
Vernon Street
South Guyra
Sobraon and
Falconer
Green and Hardinge
Vernon and Hardinge
Russel Ad Falconer
Hardinge
Robson
Russell and
Sabraon
Hardinge Streets
Sabraon and
Falconer Street
Vernon and
Hardinge Street
Guyra Steer Too Fat Says Carcase Judge
Royal Agricultural Society fat cattle show judge Mr. George Tancred criticised beef carcases after judging at Homebush abattoir. Of 60 carcases, only 10 were good. many too fat or poorly shaped. He urged marketing stock young and said big fat animals wasteful. Champion was F N Stow's 817 lb steer. Aberdeen Angus by Col H F White unplaced on hoof and in carcase.
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George Tancred
Royal Agricultural Society
Moore Park
Monay
Homebush
Tancred
Mr. Tancred
F. N. Stow
Cuppacumbalong
Queanbeyan
Col
H. F. White
Bald Blair
Guyra
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Francis
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Captain Cook Dock
Commonwealth Institute of Accountants
N.S.W
W. Forsyth
Armiale
W. C. Starr
C.P. Electoral Council
Joe Schaefer
North Coast
Ray Hockey
Liverpool
J. Carroll
Ald. L. E. Dawson
Messrs. J. Kiefer
F. N. Patricks
W.L. Ray
J. Kiefer
Korea
Thomas M. Murray
John Garniss
Woomera
Little Plain, Guyra
Les Beesley
Alice Springs
Queensland
Parente
Fredesley
Tenterden Street
Coff's Harbour
Catherine Bowen
Anti T.B
Anti-T.b. Association
Royal Hotel
Tattersall’s Hotel
Thomas Laidlaw
Oddfellows
Department of Public Works
Goondiwindi
Guyra Dry Cleaners
N. Beesley and Sons
Lou
Barry
RED Cross
H. Beesley & Sons
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