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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1947
Page
2
The Guyra Shire calls for a bigger share of petrol tax revenue to fund long term road works. Councillors warn permanent repairs are blocked by temp fixes and current income cannot cover hundreds of miles of reconditioning. Rural road upkeep is vital to the economy. country residents urge national priority and fair tax allocation.
The Guyra stationmaster announces changed timetables for the Glen Innes mail during Easter. From April 1 to 3 and 7 the Sydney bound mail will depart 15 minutes later, with listed departure times for Pen Lomond Llangothlin Guyra and Black Mountain. On April 7 the regular Glen Innes mail from Sydney is canceled and Tamworth mail will serve Glen Innes with new arrival times at Black Mountain Guyra Llangothlin Ben Lomond driving through Glen Innes at 2 52 p.m.
The notice lists residents and guests including Miss Ursula Cook visiting from Ollera street and spending holidays in Sydney, Mrs. Fred Kane a hospital patient, Mr. Neville Kirk home on leave from HMA S Shropshire, and various families vacationing at The Entrance, Casino, and Nambucca Heads. It mentions a forthcoming wedding for Joyce Moore and John Doyle at St John Darlinghurst, with details on attendants, plus updates on guests at the McCaskills and other local households.
The engineer to Guyra Shire Council reports a busy month with repairs on New England Highway and pavement gravelling on several routes including Aberfoyle and Ward's Mistake. Works cover drainage upgrades, culverts, and road grading from Tingha to Ebor, plus gravel supplies and town street improvements.
The organisers express gratitude to the C.W.A. for providing the room and thank all who assisted. The note references Mrs Bow and a sum of £16 7s. 0d. in the context of the event.
A relic stone axe was found by Mr. Bob Archibald at Falconer near Round Water Hole two miles upstream from the old Falconer bridge. The tool’s origin traces to prehistoric aborigines, suggesting ancient activity in the district.
The Guyra branch of the CWA aims to raise £100 to help fund a croquet lawn and children’s playground on land beside the Rest Rooms in Nincoola Street. A Government grant of £100 and member fund-raising, including an amateur hour, are planned. The meeting also discussed ex servicemen welfare homes and thanked retiring member Mrs. L Newton.
The Manager Secretary of the Navy Bean Marketing Board states a poor season trimmed expected navy bean yield to about 1,000 tons from orders for 3,500. Dry conditions cut soybeans with 2,000 acres planted. some fair crops in New England. Government to take most of crop for seed. Easter Show will display navy and soy beans from Guyra district with samples sent to Australian Fertiliser Ltd and Empire Exhibit.
A house cow tethered in Mrs. E Heagney's yard on Llangothlin street strangled last week when a rope round its neck was not securely knotted. The loop tightened as the animal struggled for freedom, causing its death.
A street stall on July 10 1932 raised funds for seaside homes with donations including Mrs L Nott fruit cake Mrs B Bennett and coat hanger by Mrs C Starr. Winners were Mrs J F Parsons ticket 18 Mrs J Love 83 and Mrs N FPF Cameron 3. With the Silver Jubilee on April 20 the State President urged members to honor God by attending church.
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