Efficiency standards criticised in 1948 Public Service Board report
The Public Service Board 1948 annual report critiques efficiency, noting departments fall short even with staff and resource shortages. It calls for simplifying Freestate within organisations, better staff training, and ongoing workload review as reforms. It defends public service growth amid expanding Commonwealth activities, citing staff totals rising from 47,018 in 1938 to 120,941 in 19??.
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Public Service Board
District Cricket Awards Honor Guyra Players
At a Saturday meet and a prior meeting a slate of awards was announced for district cricket. Reg Campbell won the most all rounder honor with strong batting and bowling figures. Hugh Ricketts led senior bowling while Alex Kirk took junior bowling. Presents were made at the annual Flannel Ball on April and rules for the Woodward Cup were adopted, detailing annual wins by the Guyra Cricket Association team and outright retention after three wins.
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Guy Ed
Guaior
Aiuen
Cher
Stewie
Gienore Ie
Shui Lai
Aworthbrook Ck
Reg. Campbell
Moats
Yinnings
Saduns
Vans
Averaue Lad
C E. Wheto
J. H
Alex ‘Kirk
Cricketers
B. Smith
Ladies’ Hospital Auxilary Committee
E. M. Mulligan
Guyra Cricket Association
Competiton
Referees Section Picks Armidale Delegates for CRL Grades
Country Rugby League announces that a non active referee may sit on grading committees this season. Grading will run throughout the season, with referees graded or deregulated as needed. Group 5 delegates to the CRL are S Kelly and J Danitl of Armidale, replacing C Rowe of Walcha.
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Country Rugby League
Messrs
S. Kelly
J. Danitl
C.rowe
Walcha
Armidale
Mail service criticized at Armidale meeting
Mr T L Caddy told Federated Chambers of Commerce in Armidale mail service has worsened over 40 years with delays in Woollangarr, Glen Innes and Black Mountain. He urged North Tamworth to Sydney routes and a direct Guyra Sydney line, as the federation approved a motion for investigation and improvements.
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T. L. Caddy
Geyra
Federated Chambers of Commerce
Armidale
Caddy
Woollangarrs
Glen Innes
Guera
Sedney
Black Mountain
Melbourne
Federation
K. Jones
Tamworth
Taverell
Cardy
Chamber Express
PG. Campbell
Inverell
Woodward and Purkiss
Guyra
Sydney
Jones
Boxing Boyle to Return in Local Showdown
Connors and Boyle renew rivalry after a recent points win by Connors, sparking strong local interest. Connors, favored on talent and defense, aims to repeat, while Boyle seeks an upset as prelims promise fast action from tagging fighters Memory and G H. The Guyra Boxing Club plans a series with a training gym and eight local boxers ready to challenge Guyra boxers.
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Connors
Aehich
Anager
Doug Robinson
Boyle
Doug
Ian Ladgsley
Crawford
Guyrm
Golf Club Annual Meeting Sees Re-elected Officers
The Guyra Golf Club held its annual meeting with H Burgess re-elected president. L P Archibald became vice-president with interest noted in the Bowling Club. Vice-presidents named were Mesiis, M McMillan and P Jones. Ian Stewart re-elected treasurer and R Conn secretary. New general committee members include G rowwin and C.
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H. Burgess
Guyra
L. P. Archibald
Mesiis
M. McMillan
P. Jones
Ian Stewart
R. Conn
Messrs. G
Obituary of Frank Allen Mark Bennett 58 in Sydney
Frank Allen Mark Bennett aged 58 died at his home in Sydney. Born Aberfoyle he worked on Bald Hiair and Aberfoyle properties, later ran the Glen Innes Inverell mail service built into a sound business. Survived by widow Elizabeth Guile hero son J Bennett and daughter Ne Carroll, both of Sydney. Also sister Mrs Alice Williamson Glen Innes and brothers Henry Bert Walter of Guyin Buriat. Burial was in Chatswood cemetery.
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Sydney
Frank Allen Mark Bennett
Aberfoyle
Bald Hiair
Fle
Glen Innes
Inverell
Mr. Bennett
Eliaabeth Guile Hero
J. Bennett
Ney
Ne. T. Carrol
Alice Willamson
Henry
Bert
Walter
Guyin Buriat
Chatswood
Death of Mr. H. C. Menzies in Brisbane Hospital
The dean Mr. H. C. Menzies of Black Mountain died in Brisbane General Hospital last month. He was son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Menzies of Black Mountain and had lived in Dorrigo for many years before moving to Brisbane. He leaves a widow and two children and several siblings residing in Dorrigo Black Mountain Sydney. He was buried in the Presbyterian portion of a Brisbane cemetery.
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H.C. Menzies
Brisbane General Hospital
Adam Menzies
Black Mountain
Dorrigo
Brisbane
Mesdames W. Youman
J. Wheaton
L. Tierney
Sydney
Sydney) and Messrs
A. W. Menzies
H. F. Menzies
Mr. Menzies
Wool Sales Report From Newcaulle Auction
A fragmentary record notes the A M L and F Co Ltd selling district ellips in Newcaulle on February 24. Names such as A A McKay and A A Tad appear amid garbled terms and unreadable segments, with limited legible references to buyers or lots.
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A.M.L. and
F. Co. Ltd
Newcaulle
AAY
New England
A. A McKay
N.C. J. Head
de Bai
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C. Cockburn
Friendly Service Store
Neptune Yetrots
Otis
Greases
Weicks
Weicks’ Dry Cleaning Agency
New State Stores
Newcastle
Meiers. T. E. Sole & Coy
THE
Co-Operative
Malpas Street
A. H. Helyar & Sons
Bradley Street
Public Service Board Report
Reg Campbell
Rugby League
Mail Services
Will
Golf Club Annual Meeting
Aunt Mary
Frank Allen
Mark Bennett
13. C. Menzies
Satrala
Peer Naieee
A. R. Cox
Budd's Building
Mr. A. Horner Fletcher M.lo
Frintea “Ani
Reyis Lle Blake
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