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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
2
The Guyra technical classes in motor maintenance face probable closure due to poor enrolments and limited TE Branch resources. Residents are urged to enroll promptly to preserve the vital training, noting the broader need for decentralised technical education outside city areas.
Secretary of Guyra Parents and Citizens Association Mrs Basil Smith reports street stalls in Bradley street raised £9, deemed satisfactory while another appeal ran the same day. Prize winners included trophy valued at 10 shillings won by Mr C Halloran and shaving sets won by Mr R Conn and Mr H Kilminster. Stallholders were Mrs Smith Mrs J Mason and Mrs C Burgess.
The Guyra Committee Far West Children's Health Scheme acknowledges donations from C. E. Wheaton T. R. Jackson J. R. Aitkin L. W. Drabsch and the Guyra Plantate Country Women's Association.
In the recent issue an error identified the driver as Mr. N Marshall of Koomthwn. The correct driver is Mr. N Marshall of Falconer.
A long list of local residents and visitors recount Easter holidays spent across Guyra Armidale Tamworth Inverell Moree and Sydney. Names include Mr Frank Carroll Miss Marie Kelly Mrs Tribe Mr Don Hill Mr Allan Bettison Mrs Ross O Hara and son Douglas Mrs Thelma Swales Miss Valma Jones Mr R C Coakes and many others with engagements weddings and church visits noted. Rev Fred Walker Brown and Mrs Walker Brown visit Guyra before heading to Papua and Fiji to missionary work. Engagement announced Brazier McDonnell Guyra. Jim Davis undergoes appendix operation in Armidale Hospital.
Inspection by Assistant Commissioner Sherrard and divisional engineer Hawley led to steps toward building a bridge at Sandy Creek. Local officials welcome action after years of travel disruption and a near drowning incident. Council sought £3000 grant. gravel tenders for nearby works were received. Department says flooding delays on Bundarra Inverell road hindered traffic but Sandy Creek work will be in 1948 49 program.
A large Easter Monday crowd filled the Easter hall for a social dance organized by Anglican church promoters and local groups. Dancers enjoyed a well paced program, lavish floral decor, and a credited supper by Guild members led by Mrs Ross Ayre. weather relieved some from cold winds as prizes and encore requests kept spirits high.
Mr BD H Drummond and Mr M F Bruxner advised the Guyra Shire Council that the storm damaged road aid application had been taken up with the Minister for Public Works. Engineer T Mr Stephens reported he accompanied Mr Jesson of the Public Works Department on the inspection of December and January storm‑damaged roads.
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