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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
4
A brief call to support servicemen with bond purchases published as part of a civic fundraising push. The notice urges residents to back military efforts by subscribing or contributing through the bond program.
The Royal Commission’s decentralisation study drew mixed reactions in Newcastle and northern districts. Port Stephens is favored as a preferred port, while Coff’s Harbour Wollgoolga and Byron Bay claims were rejected. The Dorrigo line is not recommended, though the Guyra Inverell connection is recognised as meriting support for coast to tableland transport and troop movement.
The Glen Innes Examiner reports farmer Moodie promotes red clover as a soil renovator to restore fertility on worn land and raise potato and subsequent crop yields. Trials at Glen Innes Farm show added nitrogen and organic matter improve profitability. clover suits many tableland districts and can be sown autumn or spring with 4 lb seed per acre.
The Church of England social on Easter Monday posted a profit of £21, praised as satisfactory by secretary Mrs. Ross Ayre and committee. Attendance exceeded expectations, dancing featured lively Glen Innes orchestra music, and supper was provided by the ladies' committee.
The piece argues for building a railway line to Port Stephens regardless of Parliament approval, citing centralisation questions and aims to promote closer settlement and develop fertile lands nearby, asserting the line can be expected within a reasonable time.
Classified rates list for small ads up to 16 words with charges per word and per inch for notices. Births engagements marriages and deaths publish free if certified. Subscription and single-copy prices noted.
Mr. T. L. Caddy, distribution manager, explains required delivery notes with every potato load and urges growers to check notes against account sales. He notes delays from Sydney in payment receipts, asks quick reports on discrepancies, and outlines branding rules for frozen, seed, and table potatoes including sizes and grades. Deliveries of frozen varieties expected to begin in May and growers should forecast May to July quantities.
The selectors R McDemnand and G Reeves name the Guyra team to represent the town in their first mates season. The squad, to play under The All Golds, features front row members R Jobson and A Waills among others.
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