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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
2
Editorial argues that federal and state removal of price controls follows referenda and should curb inflation. It warns against exploitation by wealthier buyers and urges manufacturers and retailers to refrain from gouging as wartime limits end and peace begins. The piece stresses personal responsibility and moral testing during the transition.
Three youths were injured by a gun near Guyra last Thursday morning. James Will Ford of Brighton Sands and Roy Fox of Brisbane were camping nearby when the incident occurred. Ford received aid and was taken by ambulance to the Arms and New England hospital, where he was admitted.
Mrs A Navin of Black Mountain visits Sydney while Mr and Mrs Norman Parnell of South Guyra holiday there. Numerous Guyra residents return from Sydney visits and join family gatherings. Miss Freda O Sullivan attends her sister’s coming of age in Sydney. Delegates from Guyra join the Northern Tablelands Group conference in Tamworth with plans for travel and relatives hosting.
A Presbyterian Fellowship event forms from the Armidale group with tea after the service. Armidale visitors will lead the evening service at St Columba’s.
Mr Jones the Guyra postmaster was promoted and transferred to Muswellbrook leaving Guyra. Officials note his future whereabouts and timing of departure remain uncertain.
The report details the opening of Clarelon Private Hospital facilities in Guyra on September 8, 1947 and notes the Auxiliary’s key role in repairs and preparations. It praises hospital efficiency amid limited accommodation, cites patient and death figures, and highlights fundraising success of the Hospital Carnival with community support for a new hospital.
Regulation states land without dwelling houses or primary agricultural use is exempt from the Land Sales Control Act. Before sale, evidence that land fits the exemption must be provided. A declaration form will be available soon.
At the April meeting of the hospital, residents were urged to endow beds as memorials. Two offers to endow beds were reported, and the Hospital Board was to hear from others willing to make such endowments. The note suggested provisions in wills to specify bed memorials.
The report highlights Inverell district gains from a parliamentary visit and envisions vast north west development. Key points include coal fired steam power at Ashford, a Tavarell to coast railway, a deep sea port, and extensive bauxite deposits. Limestone, cement, lime, and aluminum potential depend on soda and water schemes.
Mr. Weiche spoke on improving the hospital grounds with shrubs and garden seating funded by donors. He praised hospital auxiliaries for last November’s carnival and noted their strong year long effort aiding local groups including the Guyra Women’s Auxiliary. Residents in Brockley pledged full support though no auxiliary exists. Registration of dogs required by month end at Guyra Police Station. forms available there.
A fragment notes the booklet serves to promote claims of the north and northwest and, indirectly, decentralisation. The readable text points to a political framing favoring regional governance changes.
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