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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1933
Page
2
The Legislative Council rejects government measures unless approved by the Electors. All members from U.C.P. U.A.P. or Labor may nominate and vote for candidates. The new system makes both Parliament and the Legislative Council answerable to the people.
A Tenterfield cricket team hosts Guyra for a lively Easter week. Tee Pritchard leads with 102, aiding a total of 164. Guyra faltered early with Mel Cook out for a duck, while J Guyer and Butt shared four and weak bursts by other bowlers left Guyra at 85 in the first innings. In the second, Tenterfield bowlers slow Guyra to 91 all out as J Guyer and V Guyer claim multiple wickets, with Biddle and Phelan contributing steady scores for Tenterfield.
In a spirited Saturday match Guyra against Gusra produced a high scoring chase and tight bowling. Guyra fought back after early setbacks to post 109 and then 104 in an hour, with McCook Mudie and Dwy among the main scorers while English took key wickets for Gusra. Final scores showed Guyra’s edge as Gusra folded late.
A high spirited tour match concluded in a draw as Guyra batted first to 166, with McCook and O Donnell taking key wickets. Guyra's bowlers stifled Tenterfield, forcing them to a total of 199 for 7 before the second innings finished with Guyra at 2 for 202, English scoring a fine 83 and Guyer excelling with bat and ball.
The notice urges using Progressive District Advocate to promote selling goods or services within the district. It highlights loyalty to district needs and supporting local industry through advertising. Includes examples like tickets, visiting cards, shipping tags, envelopes, circulars, billheads, letterheads, and prize schedules for a concert.
The wedding of Pauline Hindley to Albert Baward took place amid Armidale on the 8th with Rev. T. Allen officiating. Attendants included bridesmaids Misses Threne Webster and June Fiveast, dressed in pink crepe de chine and tulle. Guests wore green voile and roses, while a reception followed at the Winter Garden. The couple will honeymoon on the North Coast.
A hospital meeting debated eye man on the dole needing dentures. Secretary Ward prepared to deny others, noting the hospital cannot afford widespread dentures. Councillors pressed for responsibility and future policy while the hospital and board would decide if dentures fall within treatment.
A recently released inmate, serving a 20 year sentence, boarded a taxi from the jail to the railway station. He appeared visibly excited, calling the trip a new experience. He told the driver he was calm, noting that his earlier years, with infant preoccupations, had varied outcomes.
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