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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1937
Page
1
Church of England notices list services for the second Sunday after Easter with times at 8 am 2 15 pm 6 pm and 7 pm led by Rev BR A Harris BA in various locations including Linngothlin Guyta and nearby parishes.
Due to the minister's absence in Sydney there will be no services in Gayra or country centers. On Sunday April 7 in Gayra and Shanguthlin Yu the community holds a united district service at Arcadia Theatre Guyta led by Rev E N McKie B A. Parishioners are invited to attend.
Fragmentary items mention a Young People's meeting and a Salvation meeting with times around 8 pm. Names Holness and Pettit appear, with partial references to Sundey and La. The text resembles a community notices page listing events for Tuesday and Saturday activities.
A fragmented report describes a Saturday event at a gun club with strong wind and light, listing several shooters and scores in a third quarterly aggregate. Names appear jumbled, with unclear affiliations and results.
The Guyra Argus details a rural auction by Woolarly Hrodner Selling Co with a long list of buyers from Guyra to Gundaroo. The note covers catalog lots, bids, and valuation notes, concluding with news of the next sale planned for Monday.
Friends and fellow musicians of Mr. Toby Legge plan a party on Tuesday April 20 at Odd Fellows Hall before his marriage. Invitations extend to all friends. ladies to provide wine and gentlemen to share expenses. Organizer is Mr. C Little.
Selly Oak P. and C. Association announces a forthcoming dance at the Tenterden Mall on Friday April a fundraiser with entertainment by the Guyra Brasa Band. The committee promises choice refreshments, music, and a lively evening with big prizes and lively performances for attendees.
The Arcadia Theatre showcases a diverse screen program featuring Louis Pasteur biopic elements, a Bristling romance with William Powell and Jean Arthur, and a light comedy by Jack Hulbert. The bill includes La Fiesta de Santa Barbara and Wnek of all Trades with lively song and humor, plus a brief Max Rosenbloom sequence for variety.
A tribute to Louis Pasteur highlighting his fight against opposition and the lasting health benefits of sterilization and vaccines. The text notes his humane contributions across childbirth, rabies, and microbial control, credits immense global health improvements, and honors his pioneering science.
Frederick McLeod of Black Mountain plans engagement to Aileen Henderson of Wellon Rong Isabel Melba McLeod of Black Mountain to Arthur Ross of Hurstville announced as engagements.
At Narrabri on Friday April 2 the Country Party conference failed to secure full branch delegate representation. Six candidates were nominated for the by election on May 8 to fill the Federal Parliament seat left by Med L A Abbott. After withdrawals and delegate ballots three candidates remained with two endorsed. The endorsed candidates are Ernest George Bateheloe Baradine Olive r Lonik Milling Dindeau and Ceoifrew BR Moore Curra Lynn Manilla farmers.
Saturday afternoon saw a Windy Eelee competition on the Town course with strong turnout and several players listed as winners. Sunday hosted the Ambleford Par contest with Gilson again leading, followed by a roster of scores and names, and organizers announcing upcoming events on the Town Course.
Results show Cameron 1 (b) ar and J T Stewart 16 (12) 27. Stewart 7 (10) 24 and Jim Stewart T 15 22. J A Cameron 13 (4) 21. T Jackson 8 7 (14) 21. Kon Stewart 5 (16) 20.
For sale listing includes a Ford V8 Sedan a Chevrolet four cylinder sedan a Chevrolet coupe a Ford V8 coupe and a Pontiac roadster plus a Plasmodile Touring Car. Watch this space weekly. Burgess Motor Electrical General Engineer.
A misty Saturday practice at Guyra Rifle Club saw shooters tally scores across 10 and 20 yard ranges. Listed are participants Beures ure Fraser Purnell Beesley Sal Duttaman Goodyear and others with scores noted, as the club notes next practice on Sunday 1th April, the last before annual events.
Divisional Returning Officers post Explain notices to electors who failed to vote. Commonwealth Electoral Officer Mr Barrett says exact numbers are unavailable and an Australia wide estimate counts about 200 nonvoters. He notes that if an elector is unsatisfied with the officer's explanation he may appeal to the Commonwealth Electoral Court rather than the court.
Football team lists reveal Guyra will face West Armidale at Rugby League Park on Sunday 11 April. Lineups include captain S Falconer and vice captain D Starr with a full A Grade and Reserve squad, players urged to bring blue jerseys with a blue band and white knickers. Bus departs Cox's Corner at 12.30 pm.
The Goyra cricket schedule lists Saturday games against Bald Blair in the Pringle Shield with players including J. Avot C. Naylor F Clark B Brazier D Bragier Parsons J. Woodward V. Jones L. Helyar O'Donnell U. Helyar and C. Clark. On Sunday they meet Bald Blair in the Maher Cup with A. Helyar C. Naylor Phelan Brogier HL O'Donnell F Porsone J. Waghward C. Clark J. Helyar Younman and V. Jones.
Mr Giles Moore is in Guyra on a brief visit and his many friends express joy at seeing him in good health.
A large sale held yesterday for Mr. A. A. Moore saw prices solid for sheep and strong demand for horses. Auctioneers Mosam T. E. Sole and J. R. Carroll & Co. conducted the sale.
A lost key for AJAX was reported on Hradley Street. A reward is offered on its return to Argua Offices.
Separated tenders addressed to the Officer in Charge Department of Main Roads Guyra will be received until 2.40 pm on Wednesday April 14 1917 for the supply of 200 cubic yards of crashed stone and 100 cubic yards of river sand. Specifications from Aberfoyle Local Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. A Mills in Charge.
Department of Main Roads invites tenders for fencing contracts 1837/8 and 1837/7 on the Guyra Ebor road. Submissions close 2.30 pm April 1, 1947, with plans and specs obtainable from Sydney head office or Glen Innes division at a cost of 7/6d.
The Guyra Red Cross branch hosts a jumble stall and afternoon tea in the Arcadia Theatre vestibule on Saturday April 17 1937. Donations of cash fruit vegetables cakes bread butter eggs sandwich fillings milk tea and sugar are welcomed with no gift too small. Mrs Briggs can collect gifts and the event is led by President Mrs G J Mitchell and Acting Honorary Secretary Mrs Jo8 Youman.
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