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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1946
Page
2
Civic leaders argue large scale borrowing is prudent to fund water and sewerage upgrades kerbing and guttering bitumen streets and parks. Government supports borrowing within a community's capacity to pay and aims to boost property values while avoiding ratepayers’ burden.
A string of social items from Inverell and Guyra lists Miss Lander and friends at Inverell, couples visiting Grafton, a business trip to Sydney, and holidays at Ballins and Coolangatta. Also mentioned are Ballins staffer Sith Legon Orchard at Guyra, Ken Stephen visiting from Sydney, Pte Betty Cameron on leave, and a widening web of local residents on trips. The report notes Miss Minnie Buckley, Armidale native, who died aged seven after years of Red Cross work, with burial in Armidale Church of England section after service in St Peter's Cathedral.
The New Logan University Science Society released its fourth annual journal, a 28 page issue with articles by students and photographs, reflecting a busy year of activity. Miss June Butler of Singleton won the prize for the best undergraduate address.
Guyra Tingha water authorities advise that obtaining surface water for Guyra and Tingha is under investigation and that a ministerial update will follow as soon as possible. The comment is attributed to Minister for Local Government D. H. Drummond.
The Guyra Parents and Citizens Association reports a vague response from Education Minister Heffron regarding a promised visit to discuss a new school. The group plans to send a letter listing prior correspondence dates and an interview, and will forward a copy to Hon. M. F. Bruxner seeking support.
A newly formed Town Planning Committee in Guyvra prompts public awareness as Mil Weekes outlines planning authority and invites local residents to learn about orderly community progress. Citizens and government officials will attend a Wednesday briefing for first-hand information on this subject.
Films prepared by the Australian Wool Board for growers will be shown at Oddfellows Hall Guyra on Tuesday December 3. Topics include parasites flies striking hydatids branding drought feeding and two features White Gold and The Mack Carpet. The New South Wales Agricultural Bureau adviser H Parry-Brown notes non growers and land sheep men should attend. Admission is free with a stock inspector from Armidale present to answer questions.
The death occurred at Tingha Cottage Hospital of Frederick Barber at 67. He once served as a missionary to aborigines near Tingha. The funeral was largely attended with Salvation Army Major Dawson and Miss Deavies officiating. Also noted is the burial of Doreen Drew, 13, who had long been ill. she is survived by her parents and eight siblings. Interment followed services at St Mary’s Cathedral and Armidale cemetery.
The Tubbamurra school picnic last Saturday drew a record crowd in perfect weather with ample ice cream and soft drinks. About 100 children from surrounding districts competed in races and field events, plus pillow fights, a procession, and prize giving to Shirley Davidson Shirley Parry Mervyn Stanley and others.
An incomplete note mentions a tailored tweed suit and a couple preparing for an event. The text is garbled but implies social plans in a possibly urban setting. No full names or details are readable.
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