Guyra Should Be Rail Junction
The piece argues for a railway link between Inverell and Glen Innes costing £3,000,000 while criticizing the government's shortening of the coast-tableland route to 50 miles. It endorses Guyra as the junction to connect the north western and northern systems, and links the project to political maneuvering around M. F. Bruxner’s seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGirr
Inverell
Glen Innes
Guyra
Dorrigo
Glen Innes- Iluka
Inverell-Glen Innes
Country Party
M. F. Bruxner
Guyra- Dorrigo
Guyra Bakers Triumph at Tamworth Show
At the Tamworth show this week V. J. and V. J. Hill of Guyra won first prize for married twin loaf 2lb loaves unbroken made with Barrett's Yeast and Bakerine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Sweek
V. J
V. J. Hill
Guyra
Barrett's
Guyra News Roundup Shows Social Returns and Local Events
District notes report visitors and residents in Guyra from Sydney and Inverell with weddings and engagements in Armidale and Baldersleigh. Community pursuits include fundraisers for hospital wood sale and Girl Guides, a St Patrick dance, and a memorial plaque for war losses. Police and public notices mention rates, appointments, and upcoming meetings.
Water Supply Loan Proposal for Guyra Shire Council
Mr J Richardson reported to the Guyra Shire Council on a proposed loan of £20000 for water supply for 15 years with interest at 3 percent per annum. An insurance officer and State Superannuation Board endorsed the terms and forms will follow. The deputy president and clerk were authorized to finalize documents and sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Gowrie
J. Richardson
Guyra Shire
C. E. Wheaton
Hudson
State Superannuation Board
Council
Big Fire Averts Destruction At Guyra Argus Buildings
A fire broke out in a rear shed covering a boiler used by Guyra Dry Cleaners last Thursday between 7 40 and 8 45 p m. Quick bucket brigades and the fire brigade prevented total loss, saving the building and valuable dry cleaning machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra “Argus
Guyra Dry Cleaners
Briade
Tractors for Soldier Settlers Face Farm Hardship
The policy shift on tractors for soldier settlements unfolds as the minister notes past schemes failed. Farmers with tractors bore home labor and could not assist neighbors, causing sowing delays and winter feed losses for Waterloo and Wellingrove blocks. Availability now guides applications and department support may increase as tractors become more plentiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Wellingrove
Crens
Sheehan
Diggers Ball Plans Advance Clarified for 1950 Debutantes
Ted Cullen, publicity officer for Guyra RSL, assures readers the Diggers Ball arrangements are in hand for Anzac Night 1950. Mrs Booth seeks all debutantes to register by March 27 and help schedule practice nights to ensure debut demonstrations proceed under optimal conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Cullen
Guyra
Mrs. Booth
Truck Driver Killed Near Glen Innes
Raymond August Rokesky aged 20 from Ingleburn died when his 10 ton Meck diesel lorry left the Ben Lomond Range road near Glen Innes. The truck overturned scattering loads of iron and he was found 23 feet from the road with a head injury. The lorry belonged to J C Bell of Mayfield Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond August Rokesky
Ingleburn
New England
Glen Innes
Rokesky
Itlig
Gio
Ben Lomond Range
Tron
Thomas Britten
Bondi
McMahon
Weather and Crop Update From Guyra Fest Office
Warm days aid pea crops across the region while rainfall is needed in many areas. Recordings at Guyra Fest Office for the week provide the latest local weather and agricultural notes including growers and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwtinto
Guyra Fest
Northern plans for decentralisation in New England debate
A discussion argues decentralisation needs a complete rail link from Glen Innes to a port for effective transport of stock and goods between New England and the north west. Without the line, the Clarence port cannot feed hinterland or receive shipments, leaving the plan incomplete and impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Prapceca
Uluka
Glen Tnnes
Soporte
Clarence
Inverell
Glen Innes
Tweerell
Maree
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guyra Bakers
Sid Prisk
Sydney
Neville McCreary
Betty Jackson
Luyra
A. Sisson
Brockiey
Inverell P. and A. Association
Armidale
RSS
A.L.A
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
St. Paul's
P.P
Seattle
Aub
Copeland
Ollera-street
Edna Drabseh
Crystalobrook
Newcastle
J. Ray
Malpas-street
Neville Mell
Ashford
Reg Parry
Constable Parry
Camperdown
Tom Cavanagh
Ollera-street, Guyra
Mr. Cavanagh
Queensland
Mrs. C Jackson
Jackson-Smith
H. Nash
Vaucluse
Mr. Nash
Mr. Gibson
South Head
J. Orr
Inpeate
C. J. Halloran
Felton
Orr
Heagney- Halloran
Una Smith
C. E. Smith
Marehvilla
Alan Jackson
C. Jackson
Phillip Ryan
Cuvra
Guvra
New England Hospital
R. Pearson
Armidale P.P. Board
Girl Guides
Guyra Red Fishers' Club
Memorial Institute
Church of England
Guyra Oddfellows
W. D. Cameron
Fast Gowrie
Uyra
Tensone Ladies’ Hospital Auxiary
Bald Blair
Boy Scouts and Girl Guides' Building Fund
Bald Blair Hall
2Nz Country Service Club
Moray
Oddfellows’ Hall
Metronomes’ Orchestra, Ae
Guyra Presbyterian Fellowship Association
Eugen Millington-Drake
Australia
Royal India and Pakistan Society
Diggers
Iear Glen Innes
Ax. Min Ravin
H. Beesley & Sons
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