Our Obligation to Youth Centenary Education Reflections
The piece urges humility in observing the centenary of public education and calls for action through Parents and Citizens' Associations. It highlights the need to absorb youth into citizenship and lifelong learning, noting Guyra's strides with technical classes and a planned public library as part of a broader educational pattern. Next week's celebrations are a chance to reflect on duties to the youth and future.
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Guyra
Cold snap hits April with frost and freezing nights
Guyra reports a sharp cold change starting Monday bringing one of April’s coldest spells in years. Minimums have hovered near freezing, with temperatures dropping to 35 degrees at 8 pm and only rising to the mid forties by morning.
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ORY
George McCanna Injured In Car Crash at Newton Street
George McCanna, well known resident of Guyra, was admitted to hospital after his car crashed into a culvert at the corner of re and Newton streets. Five passengers were unhurt. McCannas told Armidale Police he blackout at the time of the crash. Front of the car extensively damaged with broken front wheels.
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George McCanna
Guyra
Newton
McCanns
Armidale
Local residents depart and relocate amid town events
Numerous Guyra figures travel for holidays and business, with Mr. E Lavis ill in bed and Miss Joy McCreary hospitalized in Armidale. Mrs. J. Craig and family visit, while Mrs. Conn returns home after surgery. Debuts, retirements, and staffing shifts shape community life as residents move between Sydney, Tamworth, and Newcastle.
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Rahe
Olleraatreet
Swalley
Walllongong
E. Lavis
Liangobhlinstreet
Frank Parienk
Ollerastreet
Sydney
Joy McCreary
Armidale
Dr G A Vivers Wife Killed In Uralla Area Car Crash
Mrs Isabel Vivers 43 of Glen Innes died when the Ford sedan overturned on the New England Highway 13 miles south of Uralla while en route from Toronto to Glen Innes for picnic races. Driver Miss Mary Adams 41 suffered a sprained ankle. passenger Charles Widdy 57 unhurt. Vivers and Adams treated in Armidale hospitals. body sent to Newcastle. Detective Collings and Constable McHardy investigating. Dr Vivers a noted grazier and racing enthusiast.
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Isabel Vivers
G. A. Vivers
King’s Plains
Glen Innes
New England Highway
Uralla
Armdale
New England Hospital
Mary Valeria Joyce Adams
Toronto
Pioneer
Ourist
Dr. Vivers
Widdy
Vivers
Mrs Sutherland Honoured With Farewell Party In Barraba
A large crowd greeted Mrs Don Southerland as she left Guyra with John Mason escorting her to a farewell party at CW.A. Rooms. Friends presented two cream ceramic bowls and sang. Mrs Vie Hill wore a tan tweed outfit and green toque. The event featured late sprint flowers and a berry tea set, with undertones of lasting friendship.
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Don Southerland
Cw.a
John Mason
Barraba
Vie Hill
Mason
Sutherland
Ron Smith
Molly Youman
N. P. Cameron
Guyre
F. Howes
Disbanding of Guyra Service Personnel Welfare Association
After nearly three years of aiding ex service personnel the Guyra Service Personnel Welfare Association has disbanded. At a Shire Chambers meeting on Saturday members voted to end the body formed June 2 1945 to assist ex servicemen and women returning to civil life. The group surveyed locals, provided advice, and handled hundreds of cases before concluding continued existence is no longer useful. Appreciation was recorded for president N P Cameron secretary J Richardson and assistant secretary and publicity officer N Jackson.
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Guyra Service Personnel Welfare Association
Shire
Sonnel
Erie
Service Personnel Welfare Association
D. Richardson
Mackenzie
N. P. Cameron
J. Richardson
Miss N. Jackson
Wrs
Messrs
Debut by Gayra Musical Society at Parish Hall Tonight
After months of practice the Gayra Musical Society aims for its first public appearance in the Parish Hall on Tuesday night. The event raises funds for Guyra home care and features choral numbers, a string group led by Ruy RF Kirby, and an address by Mr. Waller titled Valentine Old and New illustrated by colour lantern slides. Donations acknowledged from Mr. J. A. Eyesent and the Guyra Bus Service.
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Paclceme Oers
Gayra Musical Society
Ruy
RF. Kirby
Waller
Valentine
J. A. Eyesent
Guyra
Presenting Miss Jackson Receives Monetary Gift
Cleary and LS present Miss Jackson with a token of appreciation for her services to the association as her upcoming marriage nears. The residual funds were donated to every Red Cross branch. Attending were N W Cameron president, M Morgan, R O H, B Curtis, Cleary, Robison, E S Mackenzie, Richredon secretary, and N Jackson assistant secretary. Apologies were received from Hee Fo Me Mrtele, Mensis, Wo TH Weicks, and W J Brodie.
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Miss Jackson
R. d. Morgan
Mixx Jackson
Messrs
NW. M Cameron
Mdl. Morgan
Roh
B. Curtis
Cleary
Robison
ES. Mackensie
Richredeon
Miss N. Jackson
Mrtele
Mensis
Wo TH. Weicks
W. J. Brodie
Pattern Books and Knitting Needles In Stock At Beesleys
Local shop H Beasley offers a full range of pattern books and knitting needles, promising a complete supply for hobbyists and crafters.
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B. G. Jackson
Baldersleigh
A. A. McCaskill
Donald
Richard
Tamworth
Johnuggieston
John
Syda
J. F. Parsons
Suva
C.W.A
Glasser
CWA
Gap Council
B. Leahy
Bernard Leahy
Toowoomba
Onu
Peeee
D. McCully
Guy
McCully
Bank of New South Wales
Don
Don Sutherland
Jean’ Fraser
Inverness
Miss White
Crownstreet Hospite
Mandaany
Lola Roberts
Noreen Kelly
Pat Willems
Hazel Lockyer
Betty Lovejoy
Mollie Pearson
Bessie Wesley
Kare
Porrer
Barbara Parsons
D. D. H. Fayle
PSL
W. Booth
Paul Cullen
Inverell
Cullen
Derlod
GPS
Cubmeater
Cameron and Cameron
Mrs. D. Sutherland
Welfare Association
Gayra
Cleary and
LS. Markensle
Tr Wre
Red Cross Snowty
Patons & Baldwins
Skylark
Sterling
Intens
Beesley's
H. Beesley
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