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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
2
Tomorrow marks the 32nd anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. Australian and New Zealand troops stormed the cliffs, earning a place in world councils. In postwar turmoil Anzac Day's observance offers perspective, not mere victory, but the spirit of young nations guiding toward lasting peace.
Guyra station master Mr Watters details a new railway by law on claims against the Department. Claims for detention loss or damage to goods parcels livestock or passenger luggage must be lodged in writing with the Commissioner within fourteen weeks after delivery or within twenty eight days after tender for conveyance in non delivery cases, and no claim allowed if a clear list is removed from railway premises.
A violent event swept Guyra followed by frost and a cooler morning with a maximum temperature of degrees. Guyra records show multiple frosts through mid April with clear days to come. Post Office recordings for the week ending yesterday list daily lows and highs. Local temperatures range from the high teens to mid forties in April, signaling early winter onset.
At Armidale on Tuesday an inquest found Samuel Thomas Frasier died from brain disease accelerated by blows alleged to be feloniously inflicted by Robert Roberts. Roberts, 22, half caste aborigine, was committed for trial at the next Supreme Court sitting in Armidale on April 29 for murder. The coroner noted Frasier was 75 and the death occurred January 1, 1947. no bail was mentioned.
Personal notices from Guyra describe Mr. and Mrs. E Sutton spending holidays at Broadford Victoria and Mr Peter Comino visiting Sydney and Goulburn. Many locals resume work after holidays, attend church events, and celebrate marriages. The town records postal transfers, bursaries, and visits by relatives and staff to Armidale and Sydney.
Ex servicemen will march from Tattersall's corner to the Memorial Institute at 10. 30 a.m. Wreaths will be laid on the honour rolls after the service at 11 a.m. in Arcadia Theatre with Rev A Harris officiating. A voluntary collection for the British Flood Relief Appeal will be taken during the service.
The C P S reunion club held a social in Oddfellows Hall on Friday night to benefit about £4 5s. A large crowd attended and dancers were mainly young people. Jy Don Ferris' Orchestra provided music. Ken O Connor won a competition. Supper of hot dogs and sausage rolls followed, prepared by the committee Tom Fisher Reg Taylor Geoff Ward Pam Caddy and Valma Jones, with thanks to Mrs Parsons for assisting.
A lively crazy card party in the O W A Rooms last night raised £15. Mrs Garrahy won the card games with Mrs King as runner up. Miss Valma Jones won a separate competition and re donated a branch of the Red 217 to boost Bettiah Flood Relief Fund donations.
Miss Meg Burey and Mr. Tom Lockyer were entertained at a kitchen tea in Black Mountain Hall before their marriage. A musical programme featured trios by Evans and Menzies, a Maori song, a solo by Allan Willis, and magic by M Bath. Mr. Hutton spoke of community esteem and gifts were presented. The couple thanked guests and dancing followed.
Guyra girls sold Tin Hats for the United Returned Soldiers Fund raising £25 10s 6d at an event aided by the Anzac Memorial trust. Individual contributions included Caroline Gilmour £3 14s, Joan Morely £3 11s 6d, Brenda Helyar £2 14s 6d, and others.
Eight Guyra representatives took part in the R.S.S. All a inter sub branch events at Glen Innes. The golf team finished fifth with a 394 stroke aggregate led by L. P. Archibald and E. W. Rudd. The tennis team placed third with four players and 34 games. The day was enjoyed and the next diggers' sports are planned for Inverell in November.
The Llan Gothelin Auxiliary of the Guyre District Memorial Hospital Fund held its annual meeting with good attendance. It reported over £40 raised after expenses, a credit balance of £61, and praised secretary Joe Tarr and president I S Mackenzie. Officers were elected and plans for an Autumn Ball next month were announced.
A meeting for all interested in forming a Bowling Club at Guyra is set for Saturday afternoon in the Council Chambers. A sub committee, formed since the last meeting, will report on the proposal and the club is expected to be formed and start preliminary work soon.
Residents complain of poor lighting on Tenterden Street creating near collisions at night. The single corner light on Malpas Street provides only a glare, and community demand calls for an additional lamp opposite Mr Parker's residence.
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