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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1945
Page
2
The editorial discusses Allied victory in Europe as Berlin nears Allied control and weighs the joy of VE Day against reports of Nazi atrocities. It urges punishment for outrages while noting anger at German treatment of prisoners and calling for humane conduct by civilized peoples.
The page lists numerous personal notices from Guyra and surrounding towns. Residents announce returns from Sydney, leave with families, and visits between locals including service members such as Pte Fred Running and Sub Lieutenant RB Frewin. It notes a wedding at St Marys Cathedral and a tribute to President Roosevelt by the Guyra Shire Council.
A letter from the Acting Premier explains Tingha police staff were reduced to one constable due to wartime shortages. To address public convenience the constable will be available at the Tingha Police Station on October afternoons for inquiries, with residents in outlying areas advised to contact by telephone first.
The death occurred at the Armidale and New England Hospital in White Street Guyra at age 85. She was an old district pioneer who had been ill for two months. Survived by three children Mrs Agnes Wilson Mrs Emily Edmonds and Mr Walter Jones of Guyra. The funeral was held Sunday after a service at Piddington’s chapel Captain C Moore of the Salvation Army officiated and burial was in Boorolong cemetery.
In the Shire representative Dr Youman urged a local tribute to a man whose worth was not fully recognised and who had done much for the world. Dr Youman and E M Mulligan supported the motion saying it was the least they could do for Australia’s debt to him.
Eleanor Howe of Llangothlin announces her engagement to Chief Petty Officer Walter Bell R N son of the late Mrs Bell of Newcastle England. The engagement is noted for Doris Howe of Llangathlin to Staff Sergeant Alfred Eldridge of Hurstville Sydney.
Health Inspector Akin told the Shire Council preparations for a diphtheria immunisation drive approved by the Department of Public Health. In Guyra the first treatment is set for May 8 at the Council Chambers, while Tingha will start on May 2 at the Cottage Hospital. The inspector urged parents to immunise their children to protect them from the disease.
Temperatures show a mild week with days described as warm and sunny. The report characterizes the overall spell as typifying autumn weather patterns.
The Red Cross Popular Mother HQ reveals a city business sponsor will present the winning candidate in each of the three groups with 50. Other prizes of 250 pounds per group go to branch funds.
A retail listing offers men and boys tweed sport coats in grey and brown shades. Available sizes 46 9 12 and 20 coupons apply as payment options.
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