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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1952
Page
2
The NSW Liberal president criticizes a hurried electoral redistribution as few seats offended quotas since 24 years, while the Labour government backs the reshuffle to boost its 1950 election chances. Critics warn urban dominance skews representation, with Sydney and Newcastle areas gaining seats over rural regions.
Mrs C Mitchell and daughter Beryl vacationing at Coolangatta. Mr and Mrs G A Jones holidaying at Peak Hill. Mrs R F Kirby guest speaker at Glen Innes Mothers' Union meeting. I C Ballard succeeds Sgt O W Hyland as officer in charge at Guyza Police Station. Ron and Frank Williamson hosted by friends before starting national service training.
At the Tingha Progress Association meeting it was agreed to write to the Department of Public Works about the New Valley road at Tingha urging early grant for permanent repairs. A school bus carrying 22 children may be abandoned if road is not fixed. A copy will go to Guyra Shire Council urging temporary grading. The association also seeks equipment for a proposed volunteer bush fire brigade and will supply damage estimates from bush fires to Mr. Davis Hughes M L A. The council has acceded to re ceiver gifts from the previous meeting. timber for Sutherlands Waters bridge is on order and a pile driver is being built. A bus passengers seat will be requested for Inverell Tingha bus stop. The annual meeting will be on the second Tuesday of October.
Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher warned that television is a mass education risk driven by powerful voices shaping what people learn. He argued true education requires mind to mind contact and cautioned against reliance on televised instruction.
Council and Dr Hudson discuss hospital access ambulance station and X ray limits in Guyra. Residents claim service has improved but some call for an ambulance to Armidale for faster urgent care. A local physician plans to hire an assistant as hospital facilities allow.
Mangopie visits the Parish Hall to view the Agra Horticultural Society annual bulb display. Exhibits in the competitive section are judged by Mrs. Cliff Wheaton and J. W. Turner of Armidale. Winners include Mrs. G. Greenstreet for container of daffodils and a container of mixed bulbs entered by Mrs. N. Youman and Mrs. A. Gilmour.
The Ben Lomond event opened with a 500 yard match marked by heavy mirage and below par fuel standards. Scores listed show O R Hep Til 46 50 and others including M Butler J Coward E Cunningham R Jones C Butler A Jones J Butler R Butler. A committee agreed to invite Guyra for a delegates meeting of three clans to plan a cup shoot and a possible triangular match at Guyra soon.
A Friday night ball hosted by the ball committee drew only light attendance. Mr. G. Kane served as master of ceremonies while Reeves' Orchestra provided music. An effette was served by the committee.
Mr and Mrs FE Egan returned from their annual holidays. Mrs Gallagher and children visited Mrs Gallagher's mother. Mrs Hulme returned home after a few days at Canberra. Mrs J Kelly and infant holidaying with her parents. Mr and Mrs J Ulme,
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