Manpower Anomaly in Australia War Effort Stirs Debate
An editorial outlines how Australia built wartime capacity by heavy staffing yet now faces pressure to reduce service personnel. It cites Churchill and Curtin discussions, farmers needing releases to hit production goals, and district committees discouraged by few actual releases. The piece questions reconstruction policy and public perception of unused camp labor.
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Australia
J. Curtin
Churchill
England
Guyra Personal News Reflects War Leave and Local Events
A stream of servicemen and their families in Guyra is noted as Pte A Smith Gnr BD Handebo Pte A Running Cpl E Gilmour Pte Bob Wasell and many others spend leave with relatives. Local happenings include hospital updates deaths and council sessions plus a family reunion at Ben Lomond.
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A. Smith
Guyra
Handebo
Bob Wasell
The
A.lf
Mrs. Russell
Ben Lomond
F. G. Lockyer
Pine Grove
Miss A. Lockyer
Wyong
R. Lockyer
Armidale and New England Hospital
Cpl. G. Cunningham
W.aaa.f
Lac. D. Cunningham
R.A. AF
Opening cricket match ends with visitors ahead at Guyra
North End and Black Mountain played a tight season opener at Guyra ground. North End led by E Lockyer with 35 as Black Mountain edged them out to win by five runs. final scores North End 71 Black Mountain 76.
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Guyra
North End
Black Mountain
W. Faulkner
North Enders
E Lockyer
Snot “Nugget
BD. Hill
L. Jones
E. Lockyer
Ibw
FE. Dyde
J. Edmonds
F. McLeod
D. G. Martin
L. McLeod
J. Thorley
F. Williamson
G. Robinson
McLeod
E. Dyde
K. Dawson
Martin
G. Ward
Hanson
R. Ward
Dean
B. White
Williams
R. McIntyre
J. Dawson
Q. McLeod
B. Martin
J. Eadmunds
A. McLeod
Bo J. Eadmunds
L. Williams
J. Edmunds
C. McLeod
Robinson
D. White
M. Dean
How
J. McLeod
Lockyer
White
Charms Favours by Gypsies Include Traditional Amulets
The passage lists cherry-stone charms stone with a hole worm charm and charm of the nut megs as examples of gypsy charms used as favours.
Local officials attend regional conferences and courtesy calls noted
Mr Harold Starr returned from Sydney after attending two conferences as deputy district master of the Manchester Unity Order and executive delegate for the Potato Growers' Association. At Guyra Shire Council, J Richardson described courtesy visits by GR Hicks and colleagues en route to Tenterfield for a Regional Conference, praising Dr Wildiame's long awaited visit to the chambers.
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Harold Starr
Sydney
Manchester Unity Order
Starr
Armidale
Potato Growers’ Association
New England
J. Richardson
Guyra
Apsley Shire
GR Hicks
J. H.C. Ross
J. F. B. Bell
Ald. J. Stewart
Walcha
Ald. J. Mahoney
R. H. Williams
Dumaresq Shire
Tenterfield
Richardson
Wildiame
Truck Damage Allegation In Shire Collision Case
A. B. E. Seeney, of Ben Lomond, claimed the left rear mud guard of his vehicle was damaged in a collision with the Guyra Shire Council truck on October 13. Council secretary Mr J Richardson reported at a council meeting that inquiries found the council would not accept responsibility or pay for repairs despiteMr Seeney submitting a £1 invoice from Mr Tierney. Council decision to deny payment followed discussion led by Crs Dettmann and Wheaton.
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Shire Council
A. BE. Seeney
Ben Lomond
J. Richardson
Richardson
Seeney
Mr. Richardson
W. ‘Vierrey
Guyru
Guyra Shire
Tierney
Shire
Taylor
Crs. Dettmann and
Wheaton
The Waters Surname Origin Explains Its Formation
The Waters surname derives from son of Walter with possessive s. Water is an old spelling of Walter. This demonstrates a common method for creating surnames in historic naming practices.
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Waters
Water
Walter
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Nundle
Tingha
FE. Barrett
Tamworth
Lloyd Pearson
Philippines
Aldham
Eric
Mr. Oehlers
Jos. Howe
End
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B. Bennett
Goulburn
Mrs. G. Woodward
Malpas-street
Brockley
John Ray
Malpas Street
Gunnedah
Herb Wright
Tilbuster
D. A. McDowell
5. K. Amour
Mrs
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Bribane
Rita
Mrs. D. McCreary
Ollerastreet
Armidale and
New England Hospital
Dot Garrahy
Frank Garrahy
Ollera Street
H. J Haselden
R.A.A.F
Mrs. J. Mulligan
Charlotte E. Robertson- Cunninghame
Wellington Val Station
S. McKenzie
Pat McDonnell
Commercial
Wakaida
Mr. McDonnell
J. McDonnell
R. J. Morgan
Morgan
E. Panton
Department of Agriculture
Iris Bennett
W.A.A.F
Dubbo
Bert Bennett
Llangothlin-street
W.A.C
Cc. E. Wheaton
Crs
E. L. Dettman
W. C. Starr
Cr. W. Stanley
Cr. O. Cox
W. Youman
W. Stanley
C. E. Wheaton
A. E. Taylor
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