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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1949
Page
2
A 1940 Guyra Argus opinion piece questions the motive behind political service and state funerals. It argues that elected representatives act from personal ambition and electoral calculations rather than pure patriotism, noting wartime sacrifice and the ease of rhetoric without personal risk. The author urges scrutiny of political motives and governance beyond headlines.
Mrs F Foster of Ryanda street visits Sydney while Miss E Parker returns from Brisbanes coast holiday. Numerous Guyra residents travel to Sydney for medicals or holidays, with Patons and McCanna seeking care. Engagement announced between Miss Winsome Jones Armidale and Mr Dennis Fayle Beardy street Armidale.
Australian and New Zealand trade relations discussed by Mr. Wm Taylor Trade Commissioner for New Zealand during a Guyra visit. He highlighted co operation in meat and timber industries, exchange of imports and exports, and future paper production from timber.
The notes cover community events and civic matters: the Here and There society plans to buy cattle for a 1950 show costing about £1400 with an estimated saving of £50 on hire. Kempsey flood disrupted radio labels. a Tamworth district Beta International conference hosted delegates from 27 clubs with Guyra representation. a landscape painter anecdote. Federated Chambers gathering in Tamworth on October 6. Guyra Potato Growers meet to discuss soil fertility. Armidale proclaims Monday, October 3, a municipal holiday. Building Act extension to year end. Tingha racecourse trustees appointed. floodplain notice at Armidale. US court case in Elizabeth New Jersey on theft of a television aerial. a radio broadcast scheduling note. Guyra CWA social on September 15. Armidale business district population estimate about 11 000. Maitland show remark about miners.
During the month 603 electors were enrolled and 602 deletions were made. 274 transfers and 27 deaths fed changes. One appointment occurred. 208 alterations mainly reflect moves within subdivisions. Legal action began against 40 electors under the Commonwealth Electoral Act. Division enrolment stands at 38214 versus 37943 last July.
The Guyra Central School headmaster Mr Whiteford urged the P A Association for a donation to install a film projector. Members agreed the projector would assist education, especially history, by allowing students to learn about other countries through film.
An Argus report from Black Mountain notes a severe snow fall with drifts up to 12 feet and depths of three and a half feet in Tom's Gully. Sheep losses run into hundreds with cattle and even kangaroos dead. timber and houses damaged as snow blocks roofs. Local residents like Lyle Wotton report record fall and pending muster to quantify sheep losses.
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