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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1946
Page
2
A historic call to voters on a Day of the Silent, September 28, urging equal ballot value and the power of the uncommitted majority to judge rulers. It emphasizes freedom of choice, national peace, and rejection of coercion without endorsing any party.
Widespread disappointment across New England as Tuesday's expected rain failed to materialize. Armidale reported two points with others near two to three points in surrounding districts. Domestic water supplies remain strained while stock and grazing conditions suffer amid low dams and creeks.
Visiting relatives at Guyra are Mrs Wamlin from Tingha and Mrs Hi Tickle from Malpas Street along with Mrs J Gunn of Tamworth visiting friends in Guyra. Mr A Comino and Rene of Bradley Street discuss Sydney plans while Mr Re W Hudson attends a postwar conference in Sydney. Several locals travel to Sydney for holidays, visits, or weddings, and an engagement between Eunice’s Miss Fretus and Mr W A Roberts is announced.
Divisional Returning Officer Mr R B Gillespie declared two nominations in the Federal elections for the New England seat. Nominees include Joseph Palmer Abbott of Murrulla Wingen grazier and a list of other candidates from Armidale Scone Tamworth and surrounding districts.
John Farrell of Wordsworth, aged 2 years, died after a thigh fracture from an accident. He was born at Ollera and lived in the Guyra district all his life with family ties to the Ollera Estate founders and early transport workers. Burial was at Ollera after a St Bartholomew's Church service.
Mrs Isabella J Lane aged 84 died at Cofty Harbour District Hospital. She was daughter of the late Willian McCross and a pioneer of the Wandsworth district. She married in 18H and lived in Glen Innes before moving months ago to Sawtell with her daughter and son in law. Survived by son Arthur Carlton, daughter Elsie (Mrs Max Hutton) Sawtell, sister Mrs Stevenson Armidale, and brother J B McCrossin Sondi.
Winter weather returned in Guyra as temperatures dropped to 17 degrees on Monday after a spell of springlike warmth. Local residents experienced a sharp contrast in conditions over the weekend.
A speech by Mr T N Stephens discusses economic aspects of road and rail transport. He notes railway coordination with land disposal, limited investment prospects, and the need to balance rolling stock usage. He warns road vehicle owners may divert patronage from rail, stressing taxpayer costs in land and rail improvements.
Gayra Rotary presented a handsome brass gory Wan to the Gayra Club at its Friday dinner. The gift was made by Tt. JK Harbison, Armidale Rotary Club president, with support from Rotaryans Leshoe and Hl Woodward, renewing the gift in appreciation of Armidale members and their interest in establishing Rotary in Ay.
The article argues for direct taxation or fees on commercial vehicles to reflect road damage and maintenance costs. It compares motor transport with rail, notes gaps in accounting for depreciation and interest on road beds, and calls for coordinated regulation to ensure economical, satisfactory service for the community. The piece discusses efficiency, overloading risks, and the need for consistent data to set fair charges.
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