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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1950
Page
4
The Guyra Methodist Circuit lists services on Sunday April 2 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Langge and Brockley, with Rev. R. A. Bell as preacher. Palm Sunday services in Guyra are at 11 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Back Mountain Harvest Thanksgiving led by Rev. C. G. Mathieson.
Abington estate of the late N L Forster saw Gratitude of Fordhouse fetch 2800 guineas, an Australian record, bought by F H Hutton of Rockhampton. Gratitude progeny Abington raphie sold for 1950 guineas to W Webster of Kingaroy. A 15 months old heifer by Gratitude brought 750 guineas to K Sutherland of Victoria. W Castle Roche paid 1725 guineas for a bull, Abington Trader and H G Munro paid 425 guineas for a four year old cow. Seventeen bulls averaged 534 guineas. land and aoe males average not stated. Dalgery and Co conducted the sale.
A petition presented by Country Party leader Col Bruxner urged creating a large northern New South Wales state named New England. Signed by 13,000, it calls for a referendum and outlines self government, fair asset division, and adequate rural development within a 65 000 square mile area with about 650 000 inhabitants. The petition was received by the NSW Legislative Assembly.
Cary Grant, famed for stylish attire, rarely appears in motion in the REO comedy misstep. The review notes his taste clashes with on screen antics in a tale set near the corner of the plot.
BEN LOMOND The Rosebud Junior Lodge M U LO OF elected and installed Noble Grand J Butler Vice Grand L Butler Elective Secretary Green ree Warden I Pearson Guardian R Pollock Conductors E Pearson and Joan Butler, supporters R Bates and Lanagan. Two candidates initiated. Lodge on good footing. PARENTS AND CITIZENS The P C Association postponed annual meeting held Wednesday night with many present. Treasurer reports small credit. expenses exceeded income due to books and projector battery. Officers elected Patron L Tudge President W R Davidson Vice Presidents M Coleman and A Pearson Treasurer M McDonagh Secretary Miller Pro Tem Auditors S Porr et and T Ngan Social committee Coleman Gallimore Heagney H Walsh R Devideon chosen.
Maxwell on a visit to Sydney. A. E. Seeney returned after a short Sydney visit. T. Butler visited Ben Lomond. Beryl Martin home from Sydney holiday. Sadie Little home from Kogarah holidays. Ray Handebo transferred to Bellata after relieving at the local station. Purchas of Young visiting daughter and son-in-law at Briarly. H Boyd of Walcha Road visiting S J Martin at Rose View. Graham Tarrant family holiday with Tarrant’s father at Ben Lomond. Sid Sainsbury family left for Bowen for stationmaster role. F. G. Lockyer holidaying with son-in-law and daughter. Atkins of Long Jetty. F Smith of Sydney holidaying with A. W. Weller of Glen Cure. J Sands returned to prepare transfer to Orange after purchasing property. A Pearson left for a short holiday and will attend Newcastle wool sales. R Pettit and wife moved to Ben Lomond. Pettit appointed assistant stationmaster succession to Sainsbury.
A Graziers sub-committee proposes a nine point plan to curb inflation and assist growth. It urges urgent action by the Commonwealth Government including subsidies, tax changes, wage incentives, capital imports, and potential exchange rate adjustments. The group includes leaders from Victoria and Southern Riverina associations and the Australian Wool Board.
A Manhattan art enthusiast relocates to rural Connecticut redefining a country setting with a fresh aesthetic. The piece tracks how the resident’s eye for modern design influences local homes and social circles, blending urban taste with rural life.
In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly Mr. Hughes questioned the extreme overcrowding at Dorrigo school and alleged unsatisfactory overflow classes held in a local hall. Minister Heffron replied he would review the issue and ensure improvements if needed.
Miss Mary Smith, secretary of the women’s section of the N.C.R.M., spoke at the Rural Convention in Armidale about women’s role in the rural movement. She outlined seven aims, including family as the national life factor, home as the centre of Christian living, and reforms in rural education and independent farming.
The cycle of the moon repeats with new and full moons on the same days at nineteen year intervals, a pattern known as the Metonic cycle.
The readable lines reference a sub committee discussing Australia and a person named Sonia. The fragment notes a 900 number and mentions possible overs and political stakes without clear context.
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