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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
2
The column humorously cites late nights and wifely devotion, noting examples from literature and news. It ponders embossing medals for wives, individually or in groups, to honor their fortitude and support across various occasions.
Renewing acquaintances in the Cuyra district include Mr and Mrs Fred Kane and family of Bonville and Mrs Gordon Woodward returning from Sydney. Several residents move homes join hospitals or travel for holidays while local figures announce jobs hires and retirements in Guyra and surrounding towns.
The wedding of Noel Royce Newberry and Jean Elizabeth Jakins was held at St Mary of the Angels Church. Rev Father Hiscox officiated. The bride wore a white crepe dinner gown and carried white gladioli. Attendant Miss Nell Simpson wore pink tulle with coronet and pink gladioli. Best man was John Newberry. Reception at Nineoola Street home hosted by Mrs J Newberry.
Two church documentary films will be screened at St James Church of England next Sunday night. The Coming of the Light traces Christianity in Britain during Roman times with scenes of the Iona community and the work of saints. Your Inheritance follows a parish visit showing church life from baptism to burial and Holy Communion with Ollera amplifying system and fine choir recordings.
A dense summary of local happenings includes Oddfellows Hall concert, Anzac Day public holiday, Top Hat comedy revue at Arcadia Theatre on May 2, marching bands championship results, highway condition pleas to the Main Roads Board, Home signal hound coursing win, Guyra Shire Council electricity charge dispute, Girls Marching Bands Association planning dates, nominations for 1950 51 committees, Glen Innes eisteddfod entrants, and Guyra Women's Hockey Club street stall prize results with a peas-in-a-bottle game.
After reading correspondence from the State Superannuation Board the council learned the loan to Guyra Water Supply was shown for 15 years though 45 years were requested. Dr Hudson noted the 45 year term and suggested review at 15 years. The deputy president Dr Dettman said 45 years was understood and the matter be reviewed. council to seek legal opinion and proceed if procedure satisfactory.
The potato growers association chaired by Mr. Youman discussed a field day for potato and pasture topics at Mr. EB Wright’s farm near Guyra. Mr. Noonan outlined the New England Experiment Farm work, noting 22 potato varieties and a two hour program. A May 18 field day was set with invitations to key members and a draft program to be prepared. accounts totaling £6 13s were approved.
The Boy Scouts and Girl Caldes building fund committee planned a bazaar at Guyra Central School to raise money. A house to house collection was set for April 29 with stalls, camertions, and dress two Scouts as sandwich men. Publicity and donations were coordinated by J Cleary with Rotary Apex Club support.
Engineer T N Stephens told the Guyra Shire Council of tasks completed during the month. Crews repaired and graded pavements and drains on multiple roads, rebuilt kerbs and footways, tackled causeways and cross drains, and performed graveling and drainage work across Ebor, Old Ebor, Bennett, Forest Lodge, Howell, and other roads.
In reply to Mr. D H Drummond, jr t h the Postmaster General says material supplies will allow a substantial extension of rural telephone service. Delays in New South Wales countryside telephony cause hardship and business disruption. Government efforts include overseas orders worth millions and Australian factory orders around £3 million to overcome material shortages.
Cope's Creek bridge at Tingha details grading pavement and drains along trunk roads MR135 and TR73. R. Kirk reports auto patrol and one man involved. plant usage notes Galion grader and trailbuilder inactive due to parts supply. Motion by Drs. Hudson and Jarr adopted.
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