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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1947
Page
2
Che Guyra Argus IT urges Guyra district to form a drive to aid Britain as Britain faces a severe food shortage after years of war and post war hardship. Women’s Voluntary Services stand ready to accept donations while other groups offer some help, calling for a district wide, well organized effort in the current acute need.
War widows in New South Wales enroll in the War Widows Craft Guild training through the Women's Voluntary Services. Guyra branch reports over 600 members in the state during the first nine months of the Guild's work. The Guild lists a range of courses from commercial writing to home management and music theory, offered to country war widows.
Weather records show about one and a half inches of rain this week with readings ranging from the high forties to the mid eighties. Data indicates totals varied by location as showers cleared later in the week.
Local social column lists residents and visitors with ties to Guyra and surrounding towns. Individuals return from trips to Sydney, Melbourne, and holidays. several families and extended relatives are noted visiting or staying, with church and club social events mentioned. A death in the district is reported with survivor details.
Ila May Kirk and Percival Amos John Miller wed at St. Cohimba church Guyra. The ceremony featured bridesmaids in pink crepe and a two tiered white and silver cake. After a reception the couple left for a Sydney honeymoon and will live at Bellin ren.
Fragmentary notes show a Glen Innes timetable with altered times and departure details. Mentions a train to peel back schedules and a possible Napa window for day applications.
Letters from pupils at Guyea Central School in England thank donors for food parcels sent to children who lost parents in the war. Authors mention rationing, snowy weather, and sharing treats with families. several express wish to visit Australia and New Zealand.
The Navy Bean Marketing Board at Guyra approved sale of the Bean shed assets and a portion of the Hos hay to the New England Co operative Society Limited after lengthy negotiations. Board plans include propagating imported navy bean seed varieties for South Coast growers and potential export avenues amid weather delays and leadership changes.
A fragmentary note mentions burst taps and gum sewn into clothing, followed by a kid’s odd remark about eating gum. David’s mother adds a line of appreciation, hinting at a domestic scene with unclear context and relationships.
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