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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
2
The piece argues for regional patriotism and a local drive to raise 30 000 toward the national loan of 150 000 000. It calls for individual contributions averaging 100 and urges rethink of campaign methods, urging direct outreach to organizers and pledges rather than waiting to be interviewed. It ends with a commitment to fund the First Victory Loan.
Australia holds a stronger fertiliser position this year with improved supply and allocations. Over 800,000 tons of superphosphate have been allocated to key phosphate projects in the Pacific, signaling an enhanced outlook since wartime disruptions.
Local residents note servicemen and families spending Easter leave with relatives in Inverell Dorrigo Murrurundi and Guyra while others travel to Gunnedah Wollongong and Sydney. Friends and relatives share visits and brief homecomings amid wartime travel.
The Brisbane mail train approaching Guyra crashed through closed Ollera street gates, carrying them 20 to 30 yards along the track. A gate post was torn out, sleepers were jolted, and gatekeeper Mrs. R Thorley flagged traffic while repairs were arranged. Passengers woke to the crash and inspected the scene.
Les Dutton found Thomas Fait unconscious on the Armidale road after a late Thursday spill. Fait recalls only a tumble before losing memory, suspects a passing car. Dr Child treated the facial wound with stitches, removed the sutures on Tuesday.
Trustees of the Gowrie Scholarship Fund invite contributions to a memorial honoring Lord and Lady Gowrie. A subscriber list is open at the Shire Clerk's office in Guyra with details for intending supporters. The fund aims to create scholarships for dependants of soldiers, benefiting from a national appeal.
Mrs Allan of Newcastle mourns her mother with family members supporting each other. Mrs Wilson travels to Newcastle after word of her mother’s critical condition. Son Keith Wilson returns from New Guinea but is admitted to hospital after illness.
Mr Drummond MLA urged action in Parliament over the inequitable potato contract. He said growers must cover produce at local railway stations without weight certificates or quality proof, a practice not seen in other industries. Mr Starr urged Sydney representation to verify weights and for an official at local depots to certify quality. The LCE branch president backed growers to withhold signing until proper weighing and certification provisions are established.
The Guyra Band Committee reports a current account credit of 15 pounds 13 shillings 7 pence and 35 pounds in war savings certificates. A move to buy more certificates was tabled until the annual meeting. Welcome extended to two new committee members J Mason and J Smith by President B Bennett.
Auction sale of furniture and effects on account of Mrs W M Stevenson of Liangothinn Street. Held Saturday afternoon with sale commencing at 2 o clock.
City message notes a revision in church staffing claiming Rev Mr Juda Au was appointed minister at Guyra. The Armidale circuit will continue to be led by Rev Morris L Young from Armidale.
The Guyra District Hospital Board confirms donations and pledges to grow a fund aimed at a new hospital. Mr T L Newton notes gifts totaling £430 from Me T Grills of Stonebrook and other supporters including £25 from H Burgess and £15 combined from W A Roberts and Mrs Roberts. Directors plan annual subscriptions and consider spreading payments over years. To avoid conflict with the Victory Loan drive, funds will be invested in loan bonds, aiding both campaigns.
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