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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1949
Page
2
The article argues electors on December 10 must decide if the country can afford a government dominated by millionaire politicians. It notes the federal cabinet’s large and rising costs, criticizes increased taxation and government employment, and highlights steep tax burdens relative to national income, urging scrutiny of public spending.
Miss P O Rourke of Pegs Salon sails to Sydney while Miss Macie Pearson journeys to Sydney for medical care. Mr R W Hudson named district engineer for Moree region. North West County Council appoints Ly Ge Fisher of Guyra as district engineer at Moree. Mr George of Irmiley Tis and Miss Margaret Sajiilters of Rockhampton visit Rev R F Kirby at the Vicarage. Mrs Froome hosts Norse Ta Froovine in Emmaville. A Nivison Waters named representative for the Guyra Graziers’ Association on the General Council. Miss Pearson joins staff at Messrs E Sole & Co. Dinner and conference of Motor Traders’ Association held in Inverell. Mr and Mrs Dick Davis return with infant daughter after weeks in Guyra as guests of Mr Davis’s relatives. The death of Mr Thomas R Jackson of Amana noted. funeral at Ollera. Mr A D Tuthill to join Bowral firm of solicitors, leaving Guyra end of November. Mr F Roach to succeed Tuthill. Postmaster J Yearby appointed at Bonalbo. Mrs Yearby mourned by local Girl Guides. Mr R Jenkin to assume duties at Guyra as Yearby retires. Mrs Yearby’s community work recalled.
Thomas William Leege 45 was found dead at his Whitesstreet residence in Guyra on Monday morning. A native of Puddiedock he lived in Guyra about a decade and worked as a carrier. The death was unexpected and an inquest is planned. He was twice married and survived by his wife and daughter. The funeral was held in Armidale on Tuesday afternoon, with burial in the Church of England reserve at Piddington's handling arrangements.
In 1948-49 the public calls for a government that balances the budget through sound financial measures rather than by extracting revenue from wage earners. The stance highlights the demand for fiscal restraint and fair taxation amid postwar economic pressures.
A NSW Supreme Court hearing is set for May 2 1960 at Armidale. A polo club meeting, a Miss Australia Quest ball, RS carnival events, and a White Elephant stall are listed. Sheep cattle and plant sales at Ayanda Park, plus ads for cattle and farm sales in Guyra. NSW govt funds for work programs noted. Local sport day and horticultural society meeting planned. Armidale parish religious events and a large Faith in Honour procession at De La Salle College drew about 3000 attendees with Guyra visitors.
At a Tingha Progress Association meeting the group pledged support to Inverell Municipal Council to secure Gilgal airport under Watt. It will alert the Deputy Commissioner for Railways about misleading NSW Rail Way Guide information listing Uralla Guyra Glen Innes Inverell as Tingha rail links. The association cites inconvenience from a Glen Innes Uralla unloading route and aims to approach Guyra Shire Council to remove trees blocking Mrs W Wilson's Diamond Street residence.
A religious film from English studios will screen at St James Church of England, Guyra, next Sunday evening November 6. The feature is described as the finest biblical film ever produced, portraying the story of Ruth and the journey of Rum.
The Guyra RS L monthly meeting discusses The Diggers carnival to raise funds for the Miss Australasia Quest with stalls novelties and entertainment. Notable attendees include Messrs Burgess Walters and Scout. A reunion visit by Kempsey sub-branch is mentioned and a donation to the Memorial Institute and Town Band approved.
Mrs Ley Dutton of Arundungie arranged six new windows for the secretary's office improving ventilation and comfort. The work, overseen by Bert Tennett, was welcomed by officials and noted in a February meeting with thanks from the committee members.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a film titled Bethlehem or Bethlehem scenes. The piece mentions a family life air farm setting and a focus on famine aftermath, lasting 38 minutes and shown after evening evensong at a local venue.
The Guyra Horticultural Society hosts the spring flower show at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Saturday November. Exhibits include kitchen garden classes with new trophies. Mrs Higginson, the patroness, donates a trophy for the champion bloom. Miss N Youman, secretary, expects strong entries in roses. Len Wheaton currently holds the BE Smith Cup for outstanding exhibit in rows.
The Guyra area records show a windy spell with dry conditions and rye winds in the past week. A Sunday storm produced 12 points, yielding a total of 40 points for Detniw, with daily readings of max and min temperatures, and wind observations for October 28 through November 12 including noted high and low values.
Final preparations were made at a Monday night committee meeting in the Shire Chamber for the Diggers Carnival to be held Friday afternoon November 11. The event will be headlined by radio stars Thea niters and Jack Burgers, as listed by radio personality Frank Scott. A grand programme includes stalls, wheels, games, community singing and a dance. proceeds support a war neurosis centre. Attending were F W Hutchensen chairman, R Pearson, I Stewarts, R Moore, Mrs J Moore, O R Pearson and W A Roberts.
A mid afternoon gathering of about 40 wives of Country Press delegates met at the manor’s, guests of the company, Mrs Musgraty. of Wollons Bog. Weep The function was an intimate annual trade affair with emphasis on social topics over business. Executives of Farmers welcomed the ladies on behalf of the company.
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