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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1954
Page
4
Printed and published by Roy Leslie Blake for The Armidale Newspaper Company. Optometrist A Horner Fletcher MLO advertises appointments in Armidale offering eye care services and urging readers to call at his rooms.
The meeting re elected Patron J Kelly and President Ken Jones with a slate of vice presidents secretaries and auditors all re elected. It set pennant sections and entry lists for No 1 No 2 and No 3, outlined scoring rules, approved a three bowl proposal defeat, and announced forthcoming carnivals and a cross district match. Trophies were awarded to pennant winners and the New England District Bowling Association champion in singles pairs and fours.
Rabbit Inspector Colin A. Mitchell tells Armidale Pastures Protection Board that graziers in Wollomombi Guyra and other districts rely on a single control method, urging traps and fumigation as rabbits breed heavily. Mitchell inspected 15 holdings covering 67750 acres with many still unsatisfactory. D Natt reports improvement in eight holdings in Walcha Wollomombi and Kentucky districts but warns against relying on myxomatosis alone and stresses ongoing control. continuous effort is needed to combat the pest.
Five Uralla delegates, one Armidale and one Guyra attended a Graziers' Council meeting amid questions about the group's value and future. Peter Wright warned against disbanding before branches are consulted, while others urged continued effort and possible restructuring to keep agricultural interests united.
The council approved a formal commendation and heartfelt thanks to Drummond for his contributions. The measure recognizes his success and cites the broader impact on the development initiative and regional support.
The Premier refuses a referendum on the New State issue delaying constitutional amendment. Chairman Peter Wright says indifference from regional groups hurt efforts to gain the government’s consent. Sir John Latham’s amendment proposal is adopted in principle while a special expert committee reviews the matter.
Mr Peter Wright told the New England Council that northern areas show rising support for a New State of New England. He argued the region suffered most under Cahill's Labour Government. C F Grills R A Bigg Wyler and W di were advised to represent the Council at the Inverell convention on December 2 and 3.
Methodist service at Guyra 3 pm led by Rev Henry Inter L Th. Presbyterian Sunday School 9 45 am and service at 11 am in Guyra. Raiders leigh at Tarcoola 2 30 pm. Sessions begin on pevarday September 18 at p m.
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