Tutorial Classes Bring Learning Near Guyra University Scheme
The Community benefits from New England University College tutorial classes in Guyra with courses over 16 and two hours weekly. No formal qualifications required beyond interest, two hours weekly, and costs of 7/6 for 20 hours or 12/6 for two courses, subsidised by the Department of Tutorial Classes. The inaugural meeting drew strong attendance and enthusiasm.
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Guyra
New England University College
Department of
Guyra Scrap Book Reflections and Diggers Ball Notes
A retrospective look through Guyra RS.L. materials covers the Memorial Institute and railway history, the Guyra Ghost tale, a Prince of Wales visit, and the 1619 Diggers Ball tied to Anzac Night. The piece thanks organizers, notes MC W Brodie’s leadership, and records a recent winning walting competition with Reg Frost narrowly ahead.
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Guyra
Oddfellows
Weetators
P. E. Lawthan
Se Inep
F. A. Hil
Geo. Gallagher
W. Brodie
M.C
Reg. Frost
Pe McKervey
McGovern
Mist Maiher
Mrs
Local residents on leave and new duties noted
Personal notes list Mr Jack Carroll on annual leave and Barbara Pearson starting duties at Baybe Dee Weigher Company. Fay Cochrane of Sydney joined Corner Care week, Theo Paulis from Katunsba guests at bar with Mrs Comino. Keith Larnleyx spending 31 days with parents on Ollera Street amid other local commutes and visits. Malcolm McRae, recently attached to Commonwealth Bank, visited Guyra. Brockley couples AUPE student carers Brown and Joyce Lowe home from Armidale and New England District Hospitals. E J Sisson and family hosted Bob Sisson for 18 days before he returns to Sydney for University studies. Miss Cummins and Pilan of Manilla were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Parsons on Ollera Street awaiting Roma Cummins, former Gusta resident.
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Brockley
A Turbulent Day at the Armidale Show and Related Tales
An account from Armidale describes a visit filled with humorous misadventures and chaotic events at a show. The narrator recalls being confined near the secretary’s office, exchanging quips about awards, pipe dreams, and a farcical tobacco dispute. A running thread follows show day events from wood cutting to dining and cattle sale talk, ending with unease about attendance at a Thursday cattle sale.
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Armidale
Alex
Molto
Husbad
Tam
Joe Williams
Tomlinson
Inverell
Prize story wins for George Adamson on Barwon
George Adamson recounts a fishing tale near Walgett with a weathered swagman. The swagman repeatedly tosses back each cod as George admires it, from three to four to six pounds, explaining he cannot keep them due to a small frying pan.
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George Adamson
George
Barwon
Walgett
Hall Debt Reduction Update Delayed Bond Meeting
A local hall schedules a May meeting after recent debt reduction actions. The note hints at a balance improvement and outlines planned discussion steps for creditors and members. Details remain unclear due to the fragmented OCR text.
Tingha P and C elect officers to steer town meetings
The Tingha P and C annual meeting elected Dettman as president and Duncan Shore Val Cox as vice presidents with Deen as secretary Burwick as treasurer Harris as headspaster Altenbo as meeting chair. Major aims include a home science room sanitary upgrades and extended playgrounds amid crowded facilities.
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Dettman
O'stavioran
K Duncan
Shore
Val Cox
Deen
Burwick
Harris
Adewaieune
Drew Altenbo
Mining Conference Tingha to Represent at Emma ville Meeting
The Tingha and Gilgal clubs will be well represented at the tin miners conference in Emma ville on March 26. In a recent Sunday match Tingha defeated Gilgal by 106 runs, with R Morris scoring 88 and Hawking Howarth 22 and Townsend 11 contributing to a strong innings. Gilgal used nine bowlers including Laidlaw 2 for 31 and Cook 1 for 13, while Calwell 3 for 33 and Benjamin 3 for 14 led the bowling. Sparke 10 and Calwell 37 were the only batsmen to reach double figures for Gilgal. Townsend bowled 4 for 13, Cox 1 for 13, Weber 1 for 4, Howarth 2 for ?
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Max Gamack
Roberts
B. Sarina
W. Ryan
Tingha
Guyra
Tin Miners
Emmaville
R. Morris
Hawking Howarth
Townsend
Gilgal
Laidlaw
Cook
Calwell
Benjamin
Monckton
Bates
Wilkes
Sparke
Gileas Sparke
J. Calwell
Cox
Fy Weber
Howarth
Visit of Mr J T Treloar sparks party support rally
The Country Party candidate for the next Federal seat, Mr J T Treloar, drew many supporters to a campaign event at the committee room. Erle Fone’s Mood-lit tennis court hosted a well attended gathering with anxious attendees and volunteers.
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Country Party
J. T. Treloar
Mosy
Erle Fone
Hints to Motor Cyclists by Sergeant Hyland
Instructions for riders on legal pillion passengers after 12 months licen se and seat foot rests. Limits on number of passengers over thirteen in Sidlecatt. Emphasizes proper muffler maintenance to keep noise down and calls for courtesy to improve motorcyclist reputation.
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Hyland
Public meeting forms four adult classes in Guyra
At Guyra Public School a large crowd decided to run four adult classes this term. Subjects include written and spoken English psychology and child study vocal music and pottery with pottery limited to pre-registered. The music course starts in April after Easter. Tutors listed: G J Hutchson English, N F Mearmidale, PE He Barratt, EM Browne.
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Guyra
Whitefor
Guyta Public School
G. J Hiuchson
B.A. Dippd
Armidale High School
N. F
Mearmidale Teachers’ College
PE. He Barratt
New England University “College
Tery
EM. Browne
Armidale ‘Teachers’ College
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Keith
Malcolm McRae
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Commonwealth Bak
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Tingha News
P. and C. Meeting
Tingha P. and
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P. and C. Association
Ken Duncan
Feel
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Fossick
Eis
Tong
R. Kirk
Ghose
E. Byrnes
C. Turner
Inverell Rovers
Apri
Mining Conference
Ting
NAVY
Beesley
Patons’ and Baldwins
Jand Styles
Netta
Twat
Wool
H. Beesley & Sons
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