Government grants free country school bus transport
In the Legislative Assembly Premier McGirr announced that country children may travel free on approved bus routes, ending the subsidy burden on some parents. MP Davis Hughes praised the rural education push, urging more agricultural high schools and residential rural schools, with tax concessions for day students.
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Legislative Assembly
McGirr
Davis Hughes
Armidale
Hughes
Weather Record for Guyra Shows Mostly Overcast Week
Indifferent conditions marked the past week in Guyra with persistent cloudiness and near constant rain. A sunny Sunday offered brief relief while post office records show daily highs around 60 and lows near 45 with several days reporting measurable rainfall.
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Guyra
People Mood Alive in Guyra District News Briefs
Local notes report Meeneth McKay starting clerical work at New state Stores and Norman Simpson taking duties at Carlisle's. Several residents enjoy holidays at Grafton, Nambucca Heads, Coolangatta, and Sydney. Political leader W C Starr presides at a Country Party meeting, while Father D Hiscox takes leave and Fr Gill Martin hosts parish duties in his absence.
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Meeneth McKay
Father D. Hiscox
Guyra
Gill Martin
Lismore
Guyra community notices mix of auctions and events
Local items report overdue chamber dues and a cattle and sheep auction by New England Agency Co. Ltd at Baldpate for Col. H. re White. Other notes include a Guyra Tennis Club dance, Armidale Legacy Club dinner, May races, and church mission plans in Newcastle with arrivals of Mrs Phelan and family visiting Guyra.
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The
New England Agency Co. Ltd
Baldpate
H. Re White
Dl.c
Penapiper
Newcastle
Church of England
Australia
Guyra Tennis Club
Oddfellows’ Hall
Armidale Legacy Club
Cman
J. P. N. Harrison
Guyra Town Plan Awaiting Ministers Approval
Guyra District Chamber of Commerce discussed the eyes Town Plan at its latest meeting. Hon M F Bruxner told of taking the subject to Minister for Public Works and Local Government Cahill as well as Mr Ferrier of the Town Planners Commission. Debates centered on moving Central School, funding issues, and potential road and rail infrastructure effects on land sales and residential zoning.
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Guyra
T. N. Stephens
Department of Education
H. Burss
Main Roads Department
Malpas Street
Ollera Street
R. Hudson
Basil Smith
Hudson
Fair and Bazaar by Guyra Scouts and Guides Fund
The Guyra Scouts and Girl Guides Building Fund committee held a successful event in Oddfellows Hall last Friday. Adults and children enjoyed quoits skittles darts hoopla and games while stalls sold cakes drinks and groceries and donations covered expenses. The treasurer estimates about £47 will be raised.
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Boy Scouts and Girl Guides
Guyra Scouts and Girl Guides
Oddfellows' Hall
Field Day Preparations by Guyra Potato Growers
Preparations for the Guyra District Potato Growers’ Field Day proceed with plans for Thursday the 18th. Speakers include E. C. Powell of the New England Experiment Farm Glen Innes on potatoes in farming, J. G. Carroll on new potato varieties, Joonan on seed value, and H. A. Grantham on soil rejuvenation with pasture roses. Visitors will see demonstrations and exhibits at Oakore.
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Guyra
E. E. Wright
Aseen
E. Ehht
Oakore
E. C. Powell
Enland
Glen Innes
J. G. Carroll
J.oonan
H. A. Grantham
M. Hutton
Rakuatie
Wedding of Miss Phyllis James and Trevor Davis in Kogarah
Miss Phyllis James wed Trevor Richard Davis at Kogarah Presbyterian Church on March 11 in the presence of family and friends. The bride wore white lace over satin with a tulle train and carried a cardenias bouquet. Grace Sherringham was matron of honour and Morne Levis a bridesmaid. The reception followed at the church hall with extensive floral displays and a three tier cake. The couple will reside in Reveshy.
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Weis
Phyllis James
George A. Jame
Kogarah
Trevor Richard Davis
John R. T. Davis
Ben Lomond
Kogarah Presbyterian Church
M. Scott
Grace Sherringham
Morme Levis
Yale
Stan Sherringhem
Charles Provost
Presbyterian Church
Hel
Davis
Wren
Canberra
Obituary Mc H W Piddington Dies in Armidale Charity Leader
Mc H W Piddington 52 died after a short illness at West Haven Private Hospital Randwick. He was director of Piddingtons Armidale Funeral Directors and a longtime Armidale community figure. He helped found band Sundays raising money for uniforms and supported local clubs and associations. He is survived by his wife sons Maxwell and Lloyd daughter Joan and sister Ivy.
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H. W. Piddington
Westhaven
Randwick
Ee William Piddington
Beardy Street
Armidale
Beresford
R. F. Sutton
Hamilton Methodist Church
Newcastle
Piddington
Prahan
Melbourne
G. W. Piddington
Armidale and Unityes
New England Cricket Association
Armidale Rod Fishermen's Association
Armidalery Dand
Mr. Piddington
Armidale Bowling Club
Funeral Directors’ Association
Maxwell
Lloyd
Joan
Ivy
J. Hulton
Black Mountain
T. Shore
Edward My Son at Arcadia Theatre Next Saturday Night
Spencer Tracy stars in the MGM Anniversary film Edward My Son with an electrifying screen presence. The London New York Queenes production version shows at the Arcadia Theatre next Saturday night.
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Filmland
Edward
Spencer Tracy
Rome
M-G-M
Iver
London
New York
Queenes
Arcadia Theatre
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H. F. White
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Tingha
Victoria
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Guyra P., A. and H. Association
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