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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
2
The article urges urgent action on a five year plan to develop the Northern Territory. It argues Britain’s possible break with Argentina heightens the case for expanding cattle supply in Australia and calls for cutting red tape to begin preliminary works immediately.
East West Airlines could abandon Armidale Aerodrome if the surface is not improved. D. M. Shand, chairman of East West, urged the Armidale City Council and state governments to act, saying poor aerodromes are inexcusable and route charges are paid to the government.
Renewing acquaintances in town were George Hatcliffe now in Kentucky and G Cochrane of Sydney who joined his wife and family holidaying here. T Jackson returned home to Amana after Armidale Hospital treatment. Mrs Gallagher hosts her daughter Mrs L A Cassidy and three sons from Coonabarabran. Malcolm Campbell son of Ben Lomond residents died at Glen Innes Hospital and was buried in the Church of England section of Glen Innes cemetery.
The Guyra branch finalised plans for the Far West Children's Health Scheme concert on May 27 at the Oddfellows Hall. Acts include Teanette Paterson Perc King Patricia Baird Lawrence Haines Leonie Benton and Sid Coleman. Proceeds go to the Far West Children's Health Scheme with bookings at Briggs' Cafe.
The Guyra P A and H Association committee nominations close on Saturday amid high interest in new prospective members, a record 158 contesting the ballot. Honorary members include F H B Curtis L P Batton Jackson H F White Dinee son J McLean D Cameron and W Youman for long service. Vacancies expected to be filled by a lengthy list of signatories and appointees.
The Facial Angle indicates intelligence levels among animals. It is formed by a line from the nostrils to the ear and a line from the front upper jaw to the most prominent forehead.
Northern Farmers' Union leaders urged a general ballot on amalgamating with the APPU as branches from Armidale Ben Lomond Deepwater Glen Innes Uralla and Guyra debated terms and timing. A provisional council may run until July with representation possible on the council if the merger goes ahead.
Guyra NSW Farmers Union writes to Filitun seeking support for low cost TB testing for milking and jersey herds. An Tamworth vet will test, with group rates rising as more cattle join. Aim to immunise dogs with serum, cost about £2 per dog, by a district-wide drive.
A resolution was discussed and lost while not on the meeting agenda. The group endorsed the export licence action for 3000 tons of maize to the northern area and decided to write to Garra Shhre Council for full facts on the government refusal to aid Black Mountain residents who are vice sims of the eyelone. If unsatisfied, it will back the shire council in seeking aid.
Folklore note from C. J. Pennethorne Hughes on West Country beliefs. He recalls customs about carrying a badger’s foot for luck at cards and old Isle of Wight legends that vipers lie wriggling after death until sunset, mentioned in a BBC broadcast.
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