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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
4
In a letter to MLA M F Bruxner the Minister for Transport says the Premier approved a 50 per cent rebate on fodder for starving stock in the Armidale Pastures Protection District until August 31 1944 subject to revision if rains improve. Rail stations affected are Danglomah to Ben Lomond.
Dry spell worsens across western New South Wales with intensifying drought in North-west and Western Riverina. Large-scale hand feeding of stock and fodder shipments are under way as thousands of sheep face danger. official says stock losses continue and the situation is serious.
Building inspector E A Taylor recommended four building applications for approval. Additions to dwellings on Ryanda Street owned by W Crampton, Hartlingy Street kitchen and laundry for C Jackson, Verandah in cottage at Elderbury owned by E Sutton, and a cottage on Manse Street Guyra owned by D E Hammond. Departmental approval was noted and council adopted the recommendations.
Tingha resident N V Arenty applied for a private hire license for his car while another Tingha centre applicant, G Allen the chemist, sought a hire car plate. EB Detunin and C Cox outlined that a taxi service was being considered in the area.
A letter from the Regional Advisory Committee to Guyra Shire Council discusses electricity and housing as priorities and urges the next No. 8 Regional Advisory Conference at Inverell in July. It argues regional committees should be Local Government bodies with civil servants limited to coopted advisory roles and notes Nos. 1 2 3 8 and 12 regions meeting this month to prepare for the Master Conference in August.
CWA members at a Saturday meeting voted to buy a piano to improve comfort at the Rest Room. They scheduled International Day and the Gyro branch's 12th anniversary for next month. The meeting noted Britain as the occasion country. President Mrs Youmnan and Mrs Ross Ayre reported on Armidale council events, and thanks were sent to Mrs A E Taylor for transporting delegates.
The text notes a decision to ask the Department to grant Mr. Allen a license and to have the inspector report on the present service in Fingha.
A departmental pamphlet explains proper mastication by horses to prevent colic from improper chewing. It notes that young animals shed teeth late, older horses develop sharp edges, and bolting food causes fermentation. It advises checking teeth, mixing dry foods, using stones to curb bolting, and warns boiling food and vomiting impossibility.
A short excerpt presents a devotional poem seeking gladsome thoughts calm in life. The speaker asks for alchemy of thought that turns life into song and for strength to face earthly strife while keeping sight of steadfast stars. Peace, faith, noble dreams, and joyful lyrics guide the path.
Notices outline rates for the Argus subscription and free postage. It mentions charges for marriages and obituaries when certified and lists per inch pricing for notices.
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