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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
2
In the April 24 1948 Guyra Argus letter, residents blame speeding on the New England Highway through town. They urge stronger police patrols and harsher penalties including license forfeiture to prevent fatal accidents in built up areas.
A successful fancy dress ball at Llangot hlin raised seven pounds. Muriel Milen and Sheila Leahy won prettiest girl prizes, Maurice Howe and Croff Reeves won funniest costumed boys, with other donations from Mrs A King and Mr Whan. Geoff Reeves and Maurice Howe organized the competitions. Mrs Campbell and David Hodder were winners. Ina Howe received an honour badge amid thanks from patron Mr T Blythe.
A string of Armidale residents plan or enjoy holidays and short trips to Sydney Melbourne Tamworth and the South Coast with names attached to each journey including Mr Vince Dewberry Miss Lola Smith and Mrs J McDonald among others.
The engagement is announced of Mar vare daughter of Mrs. Harold roadbent of Tusmore Adelaide and the late Dr Harold Broadbent to Donald son of Mr H Beesley of Guyra and the late Mrs Beesley.
Laurel Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs A Campbell Balblair street won an essay contest tied to the Centenary of Education celebrations. Her piece argues the lasting impact of public education from 1848 Parliament and the Public Instruction Act of 1880, praising educators and calling for global cooperation through understanding and peace.
Tin Hat Day will be observed across the state tomorrow with half a million tin hats sold to raise funds for ex service personnel. Proceeds support local Returned Services leagues and a national fund, aiding distressed ex soldiers and dependents, with earnings aiding several associations as they age.
Two American doctors tested high doses of vitamin C on hay fever sufferers and found relief in about 88 percent of cases. The study notes emphasize rapid symptom improvement and potential implications for treatment during allergy season.
The Bishop elect of Armidale Rev. E J Dous O D will be consecrated at St Stephen's Cathedral Brisbane at 10 a m today. Cardinal Gilroy, Most Rev John Panieco and numerous bishops attend the enthronement events including Father Doody's enthronement and a wreath laying at Central Park. A garden party in St Ursula's Convent grounds will follow if weather allows.
The hospital faces high costs to heat patients and staff this winter. President Mr Beesley urged donations of firewood to ease expenses and support the institution while planning an annual program with potential donor involvement.
A Brisbane wool shipment totaling 33,000 bales valued near £2,000,000 will depart this week aboard the freighter Tindarius. The previous record was about 30,000 bales set by the War Melody in the first world war.
A primary schools concert will be held at St Marys Girls School to honour Dr Tomi. The event offers a chance for Dr Tomi to meet the children. The program continues Monday night at 8 oclock at St Ursula College.
Full range of Pattern Books and Knitting Needles available. Illustrated are Skylark and Starling, two of Patons designs to please every home knitter.
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