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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1953
Page
2
The Department of Railways proposes closing Llangothlin station for goods traffic amid criticism of the state government’s neglect of country residents. The piece questions lack of public works funding and warns small NSW stations like Stonehenge and Black Mountain are at risk as decentralisation goals face fresh cuts.
Mrs D Harper of Sydney visited Mr and Mrs V ene at Guyra during the week ending the seventh. Mr H Beesley was admitted to Glen Innes Hospital last week. Mr Ben Franklin of Llanowthlin Street is back at Burgess Garage after discharge from Armidale Hospital on Tuesday. Mrs E J Lendrum of Rosebery is visiting Mr and Mrs W J Hill of Bradley Street and is on holiday at Guyra.
Weather in Guyra remained generally fine with only one light shower last Saturday. A cold Monday breeze lowered temperatures slightly. monthly rainfall to date is 48 points. Temperature readings show modest highs and lows at the Guyra Post Office across the week.
A deputation from Ebor district near Armidale called on New South Wales officials asking for a 7000 loan to construct a dingo proof fence around 6450 acres. They aim to improve grazing and possibly stock two sheep per acre. Gollan pledged sympathetic consideration and referred the matter to the Premier, Cahill.
Closing stages of the Anglican Mission drew sizable crowds with around 120 at the Special Women's Service and a crowded Church Army film screening. Captain Batley led a Communion Breakfast for forty youths and later preached at Ben Lamond and Oslera. A book stall sold £80 worth of religious books. prayer books and children's banks were popular. Batley departed Guyra Monday for headquarters in Newcastle.
The Guyra branch of the Red Cross Society held its monthly meeting and reported £17 realized. Delegates organized a street stall on September 25 and 26, with tickets to be sold at 1 shilling each, and expressed appreciation for support shown.
Barnard notes exhibitors strive for modern bright displays with cookery on electric and gas appliances, farm machinery, music gear, timbers, home furnishings, and household items. Armidale Co op shows a bathroom display while City Council promotes cleanliness and disease awareness. Technical College and Education Dept feature student work and vibrant paintings.
The inspection reveals a Steam Roller mattress tester a Culsway sectional display of a pump system and a Multimonica electronic accordian exhibit. An Australian trade radiogram tape recorder a photographic stencil and a New England Laundry label appear among samples. A NS W Health Department display offers family safety tips and state plates. A small space at the Town Hall hosts a tastefully decorated recording setup with tape playback and speaker demonstrations.
Armidale hosts its annual Catholic Ball at the Town Hall on Tuesday September 29. The debutantes to be presented to Bishop Most Rev J Doody number about twenty. A poultry supper is planned, with two orchestras Nitelites and Olympic providing music from 8 p.m. to am. Decorations echo the Coronation year with a French boulevarde stage setting and bright interludes with substantial prizes. Admission is 25 shillings a pair.
Catholic Centenary Celebrations in Armidale October will feature Father Patrick Peyton, director of the Family Rosary Crusade, arriving September 28 to arrange Crusade presence in the Diocese. Father Francis Wood, C.S.C., Peyton's assistant director, will address Diocesan priests at Bundarra for the late Father Michael’s month’s mind. The Congregation of Holy Cross, founded by Basil Moreau, runs Notre Dame Fort Langley and East Coast missions.
A Skeon Creek man John Shorter and his son Hilary shot six dingoes in one day on Mr C E Sloman's country at Gien Elgin. The feat is believed to be a record. The Shorters have a repu tation for “howl dingoes up” and three other large dogs fell short but escaped due to a change in wind.
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