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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1947
Page
2
Letters from the New England Regional Development Committee members condemn the state scheme for failing to influence policy. They urge scrap of the current plan and propose compact regions with local decision making and adequate funding to drive development.
A Guyra Tennis Club event drew numerous entrants to a tournament described as expansive. The article notes about 30 participants and highlights club organization and community interest in the event.
Local social notes list weekend visits among Tamworth residents and guests from Megalong and Ryanda. Names include Mrs W Fallon of Rye, Miss Hope Little of Ollerantreet, and Mr. and Mrs. B E Williams. A funeral for Elisa Light, aged 73, will be held at Guyra cemetery after a 5 p.m. service at St James.
Open air dancing at the home of Sirona and J. Perrin on Mai Pas Street drew about 60 attendees for a charity event for Business Queen Miss Fay Booth. Rain forced cancellation of the outdoor portion, guests moved inside for social games. E Suthers, R Smith, Cockburn organized activities. hamburger and coffee were served. theatre tickets were won by Mr. Brunt of Sydney.
The annual Poppy Day event is observed by the Junior Red Cross Society led by local volunteers. Members set up tents and sell Doppies Bradley Street to raise funds for veterans and sick servicemen.
The Monster Carnival to start Saturday week November 15 aims to fund modern equipment for the Guyra District War Memorial Hospital. A dedicated trust will guard the funds as about £1200 has been raised. Organisers predict the procession will outdo all prior events with enthusiastic town and district support depending on good weather.
The Northern Travellers Cat Fund with a local committee has supported the hospital since 1917. Despite fewer travelers, the backbone remains with many members contributing to the Guyra effort. Carnivals across towns raised funds, with a 60 percent share to the local hospital and 40 percent to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, listing amounts from Moree 1921 to Gusta 147.
A cool, penetrating breeze blew in on Saturday morning with a series of recent cool changes. The weather shift is linked to noticeable growth in vegetables and reflects ongoing seasonal trends.
The board referred documents to the Electricity Authority and Department of Local Government. A purchase awaits finance. Plans include spare engine parts for the plant and interchanging staff with the Inverell system, subject to Guyra Electric Supply Co. approval. The Electrical Engineer Mr. J W Fisher gets three weeks annual leave. Acting County Clerk Mr. J A Gilroy seeks release from full-time duties and a replacement is sought.
The Prime Minister J.8. Chifley has acknowledged petitions protesting nationalisation of banking. J P Abbott MP recently delivered petitions signed by electors in New England to the Prime Minister.
A Freedom League gathering in Connell on Monday night drew seven members with several apologies. Sydney observers warned on consolidating similar bodies into a single composite group while keeping non political aims. Worth and North West Council of Freedom Unions will meet in Inverell. Black Mountain Freedom may join the federation. Delegates R Hudson and W C Starr attended.
Melbourne Cup day drew strong local interest with activity winding down before 3 p.m. as residents gathered in Bradley street groups of 20 to 30 to listen to broadcast descriptions from various business houses.
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