Provincial Universities debate decentralised tertiary education
Delegates at the Universities Convention spoke with authority on decentralised education though many lacked practical knowledge. New England University is praised as a success and Armidale Teachers College is noted for well-trained graduates, while opponents fear a rash of new universities. The cost of establishing universities keeps New England as the youngest for years despite political talk of land acquisitions.
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United Kingdom
New England University
Armidale
Armidale College
Partridge
Local News and Social Notes From Guyra District
The item notes the headmaster Mr J Whiteford of Guyra Central School ill in Sydney awaiting mastoid surgery at Prince Alfred Hospital. It mentions Harry Greaves now stationed at Cairns as Rural Broadcaster on Radio 2FC. Also listed are birthdays, diagnoses, weddings, visits, and the doings of residents and relatives in and around Guyra, Ben Lomond, Armidale, and surrounding areas.
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Guyra Central School
J. Whiteford
Prince Alfred Hospital
Sydney
Harry Greaves
Buyra
James Moore
Carena
Les Moore
Backwater
Cairns
Radio 2Fc
Weather Report From Guyra shows modest rain and warmer temps
The week's weather was mostly cloudy and blustery with welcomed rain noted at the Guyra post office tallying 113 pints. Minimum temperatures rose, only one day fell below 40 degrees, while the 25th recorded a high of 65 degrees.
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Guyraost
Benefit Dance At Shorter’s Woolshed Friday
A benefit dance is planned for Friday October 8 at Shorter’s Woolshed to aid Armi a. The event follows prior functions held in her honor and supports her needs.
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Shorter's
Woolshed
Armia
Pollo
Federal Leader Evatt Re-elected After Rowdiest Meeting
A chaotic parliamentary Labour Caucus meeting re-elected Dr. Evatt as Federal Leader. The talk covered wool prices rising up to 9 percent at Newcastle sales with top bids of 117d per pound.
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Federalarliamentary Labour Caucus
Dr. Evatt
Newcastle
Council Moves to Level Recreation Ground and Park Plans
Dr E M Mulligan reports the recreation ground will be leveled with roughly £60 in estimated costs for three or four days of work. Council funds half the cost and will notify the Tingha Progress Association of a rate-collector plan. A public park at Opal and Sapphire Streets is approved, with land donated by Mr J G Bymee. Road repairs are delayed due to lack of machinery and new graders on order.
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Tynan
Cricket Club
Starr
Grills
Ferris
Jacknell
Copeton Road
Gwydir Progress Association
Copeton
Tingha
Shire
4J Richardson
Shire Council
New Valley Road
Stannifer
Abinglasie Somside
Mulligan
Granite Country
Capeton Road
Riverview Road
Meehen's
Kelly's Road
Aberfoyle
Waverley
Ebor Road
Dr. Grills
Rock Abbey
Rock Abbey Homestead
W. J. Prisk and Sons, Butchers
RSL Doings Highlight Legacy Appeal Support in Guyra
During a well attended Guyra RSL sub branch meeting, members lauded 1954 Legacy appeal support with the president predicting Guyra district generosity rivals any state area. Digger Crabb and KK Parsons head to the New England district Council meeting in Glen Innes in October with Jim Cleary also attending. Diggers Day committees report all rifle shooting bowls golf tennis and refreshments ready for a record league turnout on the first Sunday in November.
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Guyra
R.S.L
Digger Crabb
KK. Parsons
New England
Diggers
League
Tumbling Tim on Friday Night Diggers Session
Tim the Ticklish Terror ofTubba murra’ reports a tumble when the Infra camera was switched off. No lasting harm is noted and a repair fix is mentioned. Next week the Little Infra covers Falconer Oban and Yellow Gap. Guyra veterans’ reunion dinner is set for November 13. Diggers advise members to check financial status.
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Tim
Tubbamurra
Falconer
Oban
Yellow Gap
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British Commonwealth
University of Sydney
E. Cockburn, Snr
Eliza Reeves
R. Wade
V. C. Tunnicliffe
Ben Lomond
Epping
T. G. F. Judge
Tony Hanley
Muswellbrook
Misses Hanley
Don McLeod
Guyra Hospital
Pollock
Quirindi
Harold
Les Campbell
Glen
Mr. A. Thompson
Mrs. Bourne
Box Hills
Mr. Les Glasser
Kevin Ramage
Evelyn Webster
St. Peter's Cathedral
Armie
Russell Walls
Newcastle Hospital
K. Davis
Mrs. Fuller
Werris Creek
Alan McDermott
South Guyra
J. Dawson
Port Macquarie
Weather Report
Murray Robson
U.S
Formosa
Farnce
Velee
Red Army
Stalin
M.V.D
Ces
Washington
Britain
United States
Maitland
Church of England
London
L. J. A. Parr
Burwood
Ness
Pacific
Tokyo
Imortem
Treasury
West Australia
Japan
England
South Africa
Dr. Malan
Philip McBride
E. M. Mulligan
Association
Council
Menasha
Eggleston’s
Mantel
SRE
R.S.L. Doings
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