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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1951
Page
2
The piece cites Churchill’s warning when seeking renewed support for his government. It critiques Labour’s seven years in power as nationalising key sectors and keeping Britain on a war footing, arguing the state now governs like a corporation and stifles individual enterprise.
A report to the North West County Council details electricity operations in Inverell Moree Guyra and surrounding areas. The document notes bulk supply systems functioning, September demand figures for several towns, ongoing line works new substations and planned transfers of Vivian unit to Glen Innes as bulk supply reaches Moree by year end.
RSL members protest drastic cuts to soldier settlement blocks urging action via local MP Davis Hughes. They call for written complaints, a potential land settlement committee, and a possible soldiers club in Guyra with guidance from Bingara’s club rules. Band rotunda site and council approvals discussed.
The new Brockley Church will be officially opened at 2 30 pm with Mrs R A Bell presiding. An 8 o clock service leads to gifts being acknowledged and offerings for the building fund. Tea will follow and baskets are asked from ladies. The Sunday service is set for 3 pm on November 4 with communion. Donations may be given to Mr A M Pearson.
Mrs E Nix and Jacaranda Week visitors from Glen Innes and Grafton draw social maps with weekly visits. Mrs Ray and Mrs Elford head to Jacaranda Week in Grafton. Mr and Mrs Tierney plan a Newcastle week. Mrs Norman Cohen of Sydney holidaying with Ray and Mrs Conn in Bradley Street. Miss Pam Caddy heads to Auckland for three weeks with Miss Betty Lyes and Mrs C P Lyes. Wedding news includes a Brisbane ceremony for the Roberts daughter to William Raymond Watts and a Casino wedding for Beverley Willis to Neil Rice. Armidale publisher R L Blake elected head of the Australian Provincial Press Association. Five year old John Prisk underwent an appendix operation with good recovery.
The Glen Innes sale will offer about 300 stud and herd bulls with strong representation from Bald Blair Arandangie and good stock from the Guyra district. Also noted are a charity event profit from a Red Cross stall and various local prize winnings and Jubilee Sports Day plans.
Mr Randolph Pearson must relinquish his secretary post due to ill health and will not seek re election. D Moore named secretary pro tem. Mrs Pearson made life member of Women’s Auxiliary. Treasurers report shows funds General fund 439 pounds 1 shilling 11 pence Legacy 5 13 7 Commonwealth Savings Bank 29 6 8. J Cleary and D Parker chosen as League representatives to the National Fitness Movement. Attendees included J Cleary, QC R Pearson, E Cockburn, K Parsons, D Parker, R Moore, E Cullen, W W Graham, W W Schaefer and Rev C G Mathieson.
A resolution to keep the show ground clean was carried unanimously. The committee urged players to remove rubbish, bar liquor on Sundays, and proposed a £5 refundable deposit. The showground is booked for November 5 for Guyra Six Hour Day sports, with future reports on clay pigeon shoots and show allocations. Also slated: school sports on November 28 and 30, and entries invited for the 1952 Sydney sheep show May 28–30.
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