Armidale Show Increases Admission and Life Membership Fees
A general meeting of the P A and H Association approved an increase in admission charges for adults and families, raising adult tickets from 2 shillings 10 pence to 2 shillings and increasing life membership fees. The Macleay River Fund saw a larger grant proposal, with plans to close the fund on October 31, and an announced roster of judges covered various livestock and farm categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
P., A. and H. Association
Macleay River Fund
Macleay River
Udgs
Ing
T. F
Ross
Harden
E. D
Shannon
Oaky
E. C. Connor
Glen Innes
P. Davidson
G. McAreshur
Armidate
Fe, Browne
Armiale
Labour "Soft Pedals Socialism" Says Hon D H Drummond
In Canberra caucus remarks Labour Party policy for federal elections is described as not soft pedal. D H Drummond, State Deputy Leader and Country Party candidate for New England, says Labour has dropped real nationalisation aims but intends constitutional methods to curb industry. He likens the difference to Russia and predicts dictatorship if reelected.
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Canberra
Labour Party
Country Arty
D. H. Drummond
Country Party
New England
Mr. Drummond
Russia
Joseph Stagy
Mr. Chitev
Australia
Devon Herd Book entries rise with beef bull demand
Twenty two bulls one hundred fifty cows and three hundred fifty calves have been entered for registration in Volume 10 of the Devon Herd Book since Volume 9 appeared in September Many further registrations are anticipated The Devon bull demand remains excellent particularly from Queensland and Northern Australian districts where beef breeders are expanding the practice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
Queensland
Australian
New England Highway repair funding sought in 1949 50 programme
Guyra Shire Council lodged an application with the Department of Main Roads for an additional £9600 under the 1949-50 programme to repair fallen sections of the New England Highway caused by heavy transport. The report covers road works including pavement gravelling, drainage, culvert headwalls, and repairs along Tingha, Maybole, Backwater, Baldersleigh, and other sections, noting weather delays and anticipated completion challenges.
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Department of Main Roads
Guyra
Stephens
Ing
S. Copeland
Galion
Ft Mountain
McLean's
Whistake
Balderstorgi Road
Cemetery Lane
Black Mountain
Ehor Road
Tingha Road
J. Cook
Coms
Pearson's
F.A.R
Longford Road
St. Elma Road
Nes ‘Calla
William's Road
W. Bowen
Baldersleigh Road
Ditton
New England
Hennessy
Inverell
Tingha
Laura Road
Kempsey Flood Relief Fund Contributions Report
Questions directed to the Kempsey Flood Relief Fund recently opened by the Guyr Shue Council show donations from Mr and Mrs W Br Drabselt twenty pounds and Col I b White twenty five pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furth
Tne Kemeny
Guyr Shue Council
W. BR
B. White
Water supply for Guyra eyed as funds pledged
Dr Wheaton reported progress on securing signatures for Public Works to fund a Guyra water system with the count paying half the cost. The minister’s stance was favorable and work could begin soon. The council may authorize documents on arrival. Storm damage aid was discussed but uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Sutherland
Department of Public Works
Wheaton
M. Bruxner
Parliament House
Guyra
Tingha
Pica
Dr. Wheaton
Public Works Department
T. Wheaton
Cahill
British Migrants Arrive Plans Dust Off Local Aid
Shire Council discussed British migration in 1900 with federal and state governments seeking numbers of employers in Australia to provide jobs and housing. A public meeting was proposed after Dr. Wheaton noted higher local wages than towns, with farmer groups to be canvassed and applications to councils or unions for migrant intake. A potential local labor surplus due to late crop planting was noted, and steps planned to gather opinions and set a convenient date for a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marly
Austalia
Guyra ‘Shire
CE Wheaton
Griginve' Axesociation
Farmers’, Union
Growers’ Association
Maps Available For Soldier Settler Land Applications
Mr Chas Little of the Guycabrah division announces land maps recently made available for soldier settlers. Interested applicants may secure copies upon application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Little
Guycabrah
Omen
Church Services Land Reen Bow of Xa Ome Communion
Fragmentary notice outlines church services and communion plans with mentions of vicars and parish activities. Readable names and places are limited. the item appears to summarize church schedule and pastoral roles.
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Land Re
Ome Munion
Servic Folie
Mg Marae Eee Ev
Ri Vicars
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Heinz ‘Celery Souson
Foster Clark
Carlisles
Britain
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Peggy
Holford
Peggy's
Salon
Arendia
Laboour
Hon
Nevon Handbook
Council
Kempsey
Calle
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