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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1939
Page
2
The Inverell G.P.S. branch notes a year with no ball but continues charity, sending gifts to Maen wardates Hospital Coventry Home Armidale and a church gift day. Mrs Lyons thanks the group and reflects on long service, family, and parish ties as a farewell follows a supper and speeches praising her work.
AURILIARY Christmas Cheer supplies and donations flow to the hospital staff and patients from multiple donors. The Matron and officers note improvements urged by the Buller Hall will be considered. Auxiliary members assisted the hospital carnival and approved modest purchases including towels and sheeting. Bank balance stands at £11 with £15 fixed deposit. a £40 cheque from the Golf Club reflects past services as the Auxiliary resumes in March.
A report on the north New South Wales development outlines a proposed railway from Borroloola to Guyra and Loverfell, with wartime return labor and settlement aims. It discusses costs around £2,509,000, potential work for returned servicemen, and long range state planning to connect Cuyens, Borrogo, and surrounding districts.
The gathering praised the two women for their humble work in the church. Women presented Mrs Stam mer with hankerchiefs and both were given bouquets of flowers. Many early members attended, now married, to honor Mira Lyons and the simple Christlike service.
The report outlines the Shire's income and expenditure for the year including grant funds and own revenue spent on road construction and maintenance. It notes main and trunk road works, concrete culvert projects, and re-sheeting. It mentions plant purchases and improved equipment, staff changes, and efforts to balance funds while planning for future road maintenance and council operations. The piece includes local government commentary on finances, war-time constraints, and community projects.
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