Centralisation challenged by northern regional conference call
Cienyra reports March 11 1948 that local governing bodies and northern organisations back a decentralisation conference. Dumaresq Shire Council praised for initiating movement against growing centralisation. Debate cites New England Regional Development Committee as lacking real authority to implement plans. Conference aims to produce actionable decentralisation proposals and vigorous follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumaresq Shire
New England Regional Development Committee
Eisteddfod Play Suggested by Youth Fellowship
Rev R F Kirby proposed the Youth Fellowship plan for a simple play at Bere Glen Innes Eisteddfod. Members welcomed the idea and outlined four world fellowship activities spiritual social physical and intellectual. Joan Jones was re elected secretary and Geottwandpela became treasurer with Ker named as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Kirby
Bere Glen Innes
Jack
Malcolm Thrift
Tom Fisher
Lila. Fisher
Bat O'Donnell
Omeera
Joan Jones
Geottwandpela
Ker
Local residents and visitors pose at Guyra events and notices
Social notes list Mrs Hopey of Ollera street holidaying in Sydney and many locals visiting Sydney, Brisbane, and Newcastle. Names include Mr and Mrs John Pute, Mrs J Vearey, Mr Vearey, Mr and Mrs Maurice Etlyiten, Mr and Mrs S E James, J Jones resuming duties, and more. Rotary liaison by Norman Cameron. church and minister changes noted. A surprise party for Miss Melve Archibald and Mr Tom Cavanagh is described with 35 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pute
E. A. Pryor
Tubbamurra
Bradley-street
Sydney
Guyra
Maurice Etyliten
Broken Hill
M. Ji
S. E. James
Llan- Uslin-Street
Hame
Sydsney
Newcastle
J. Jones
T. Kelly
Ollera-street
Noreen Kelly
Miss Kelly
Education Department
A. B. Stewart
Royal Hotel
Mi 3
Stewart
Yaa Mus D. Jackson
Banchory
Ark
Fellowe
Peinrede
Mian
Arenibald
Travelling Post Offices Sought for Glen Innes Line
At the chamber meeting in Guyra led by President H Burgess the case for travelling post offices on the Glen Innes train was pressed. The motion calls for direct bag service between Guyra and Armidale and seeks a reply from the district postal inspector on mails to Sydney from Sydney and Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamience
H. Burgess
Guyra
Sydney
Newcastle
Ostmaster
Black Mottain
Armidale
Caddy
Arie
Brisbane
Glen Innes
B. Smith
H. Sullivan
Guyra Youth Henry Hague Dead at Produce Shed
Henry Lloyd Hague 23 son of Mr and Mrs Wot Hinge of South Guyra was found near the Messrs Sons produce shed in distress on Sunday morning by Allan McLean and John Russell. He died before help arrived and an inquest will be held at Sayra Court House tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lloyd Hague
Wot Hinge
South Guy
Messrs
Allan McLean
John Russell
Hague
C. Faulknen
Sayra Court House
Memorial Institute Lessee Accepted by Inadi tate Committee
The draft lease for part of the Memorial Institute premises to the Guyra Shire Council for a public library was accepted by the initiative committee at its monthly meeting last Friday, subject to solicitor clarifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Institute
Guyra
Promotion for Guyra banker to Barraba branch manager
D Sutherland, accountant at the Guyra NSW branch for eight years, is promoted to manager of the Barraba branch. He will move with Mrs Sutherland and family in about a month, after serving at Guyra where he took an active part in local organisations and golf club affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Sutherland
Guyra
of New South Wales
Barraba
Sutherland
Sutherlan
Art Ke
Guyra Golf
Weill
Abe Armidale
C W A Younger Set Hosts Engagement and Welcome
At the CWA Rest Home a Younger Set gathering honored Miss Melva Archibald soon to marry. New members Betty Lowery Lil Fisher Jill Rudd were welcomed. The treasurer reported £49 15s credit, curtains considered for clinic room, and a monthly meeting plan agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A
Melva Archibald
Betty Lowery
Lil Fisher
Jill Rudd
Ss Martin
T Ose
B. Parsons
Guyra Girls Marching Band to Appear at Armidale Band Day
Members of the Guyra Girls marching band will make their first public appearance at Band Day in Armidale on Sunday. Six teams, with about seventy girls, will travel to the event. It is unfortunate that uniforms ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra
Armidale
Navy Bean Board Moves 21 500 Bushels in Gout Year
The Navy Bean Marketing Board cleaned and dispatched 21 500 bushels at Guyra sheds. Growers receive about £27 000 in total, roughly 25/2 per bushel for all grades. Maize holdings total 1900 tons, with final payments due and loans arranged via growers' certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Navy Bean Marketing Board
Ees Ude
Wil Arleg
Conners
Victoria
V.W
Hainst
Australia
Bean Board
Ayem
Sura
Girls Prepare For Occasion With Cullen and Brass Band
The text notes proper attire will be substituted for the occasion. The girls have practiced under Mr E Cullen with help from the Guyrm Dis ich Brass Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Cullen
Guyrm Disich Brass Band
Work Boots Priced From 19/2 Pair
A sale offers work boots noted for teal value and long wear. The range highlights durability with price from 19/2 per pair.
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Cienyra
Argas
Miss Hopey
Elatiyer
Rydney
Mise Joyce McCmary
Ollerastreet
Inydney
Prisk-street
Gien Innes
B Price
Stewarsunward
Mie Yen
Simpson
F Simpann
Vathion
Mra. J, Fielding
Briabane
Sg Ae
Reg Campbell
Tenterden Street
Black Mountain
Tan St. Clair Steel
J. St. Clair Steel
Rosslyn
Ben Lomon
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High Denoal
Nemingha
M. M. Mackenzie
Glenshiel
Scottish Hospital
Tamworth
Robens
Travelling Post
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Rudd
Mr. Cavanagh
Cha
Navy Bean Board
Eee
Beesley
Bex
H. Beesley
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