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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1947
Page
2
PHE Guyra and District Chamber of Commerce backs a discussion on creating an additional shire riding to cover the town area. Advocates say urban needs like water, sewerage, streets, and play spaces require separate financing and differential rating to avoid city country clashes and spur Guyra’s growth.
A emaciated horse roamed Banter Monday in Brad- iny street seeking a rest near Beglaston’s newsagency. It followed a customer inside and then wandered, attracting onlookers as it trailed toward Helyar’s Bake and Guyte’s Baster Mon.
Nomen of members of the recently constituted Potato Market are proclaimed in New South Wales Government Gazette No 44. Messrs Jim Kirby and others named as members in the proclamation.
Local readers list Easter visiting and returning residents in the area. Names include Ron Dean and Nada Woodwari with relatives in Sydney and Manilla, plus families from Llangothlin Inverell Urunga and Glen Innes enjoying holidays and short trips to Bahaplow Boggabri and Katoomba.
The Guyra and District Chamber of Commerce discussed a proposal to create a separate town area within Guyra Shire. President Mr Hy Burgess urged stronger town representation, arguing current ridings dilute attention to town issues and that land tax would fund improvements without harming the shire. The matter to be added to the next agenda as investigations proceed.
The annual Church of England Hall at the Arcadia Theatre on Monday night drew fewer patrons but offered ample dancing space. Parker May provided music to mixed reviews. Decorations featured nasturtiums chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Frank Parsons hosted as MC and Ross Ayre managed the rink stall.
Move ments and revenue for May show 385 tickets issued versus 488 last period. Poaching revenue 776 pounds, goods 1158 pounds, and miscellaneous items include wool, wheat, hay totaling 262 outward items. general goods 60. postal and other items 1122, plus 4 trucks. Sheep 213 and cattle 179 through 23 trucks.
Guests attended farewell socials in Guyra prior to leaving for Wentworth Falls. A public farewell was planned Saturday, with golfers meeting the couple Sunday afternoon. The death of Gurall Ashford, 73, formerly of Innes Street, occurred at his home. He served in the South African War and a military funeral was held at Inverall with ex-servicemen from three wars.
A Sydney Sunday Career report recounts an Australian officer returning from a mission in British North Borneo. He describes a Chinese youth seeking his father, a Japanese roundup, and a letter from six escaped Australians requesting aid. The boy’s father, held in Labuan, was later found alive, and the family’s loyalty was rewarded after liberation.
The report notes a subdued Easter with cold easterly rain and few outdoor gatherings. Rugby League's Sunday match drew modest crowds despite the holiday, while Monday offered clear skies but little to do. Families washed, minor car outings occurred, and local streets showed sparse activity amid sporting attractions elsewhere.
Despite bad weather golfers at Guyra turned out daily during the holidays. E Rudd led Friday's field, L P Archibald won Saturday, J Rudd claimed Sunday, while A Bur showed his usual form. A well attended meeting set opening day for next Burday with Mr H Newton leaving the district to bid farewell.
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