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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1951
Page
2
Prime Minister Menzies delivered a forceful policy speech praising past electoral support while criticizing the Senate for blocking anti socialist measures. He urged voters to return his government with a like Senate in order to implement his program on election day April 28.
Tuesday night Mr. J. Eggleston struck a four foot kangaroo on the left front of his Austin car while proceeding down The Pinch. The animal was killed almost instantly and there was no damage to the vehicle.
Residents and visitors from Guyra to Llangothlin enjoy holidays and travels. Jack Bower attends Sydney AJ.C. meeting while Bob Newman witnesses a daughter’s wedding. Don Hiscox on leave from the RAAF visits family. Les Holloway holidaying with relatives. S Jones travels to Newcastle. Jack Fraser calls on relatives in Llangothlin. Tomland resides at Armidale and New England Hospital making progress. Offibent ra Bist an hospital district war memorial notes.
Ted Cullen of Guyra RSL appeals to Inigo Jones to arrange ideal autumn weather for the Jubilee Ball at Arcadia Hall on April 26. He notes a rain contingency, insurance and air-time promotion, and promises prizes for attendees. The letter humorously references old weather lore and asks Jones to cooperate despite distractions.
Tin value listed at £102 13s 9d with production 214 tons 11 cwt. Local notices include bottle drives for the CWA Younger Set, an auction sale of houses land and furniture next Saturday April 7, nominations for the Guyra Association committee due by April 21, a seven foot eagle killed near Black Mountain, polling booth observations, marching band results with Armidale teams winning, Hockey Club season opening dance April 13, public farewell for Mr and Mrs Sullivan April 18, nursing assistant applications at Armidale hospital, labour shortages in southern Queensland due to high wages, street stalls April 6-7, Tin Hat appeal April 20-21, reducing sale for Mr W R Drabsch at Crystal Brook, NSW orphans appeal September 7-8, monthly cattle sale April 12 at 11am with 900 head booked.
Nancy David Forsyth of Ashford married Norman Allan Marshall son of Mr and Mrs George Marshall of Guyra at St Andrew's Presbyterian Inverell with Rev Norman Monson officiating. Bridesmaids and family acted as escorts. reception at Butler Hall followed by honeymoon at Katoomba and Sydney. The couple reside at Belle Vue Hill Sydney. Far West Children Health Scheme meeting postponed to April 23 or 24 with Sister McInnes visiting Guyra.
The death occurred Friday at her residence in Pitt Street Glen Innes of Mrs Elizabeth Amelia O Connor wife of Michael O Connor formerly of Ben Lomond aged 77. Funeral Saturday to the Roman Catholic portion of Glen Innes cemetery after a service at St Patrick's Church at 3 p.m. Messrs R T Lightfoot and Co arranged the funeral.
Letter from Lea Farga of Bun d Dharra to readers complains that shire roads near Guyra have deteriorated due to neglect since Mr Stephens left five and a half years ago. He argues drainage and timely maintenance would have prevented damage and saved costs, noting ratepayers even offered funds to aid crossings. Entomologist N C Loyd in Orange discusses potato moth impact and limited equipment for large area treatment, praising certain sprays but noting small plots require knapsack application.
A street stall held to raise funds for the Musical Society production of Trial By Jury next Tuesday night April 10 and the Dramatic Society's presentation of Mr Pim_passes By yielded very gratifying results. Winners included Mr Alf Belson, Mrs J Hennessy, and Mr J Wells with prizes such as perfume tobacco and cake. riddles and competitions awarding top prizes to Messrs A A Brown and S Bell for dressed fowl at Co.'s office.
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