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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1951
Page
2
The article recalls Gallipoli baptism of a nation and the cost in lives and limbs, noting 63 000 brave dead and many maimed. It warns against foreign influence during an election, accusing communists and destabilising forces of harming democracy and the economy while praising Australia’s resilience.
Values for best merino fleece and shirtings held firm at Monday's Wentworth sales with strong competition from Great Britain and the Continent. Greasy merino fleece sold for 2343d for nine bales, with Glen Ross of New England among buyers.
Mrs Archibald Campbell traveled from Baldblair Street to Sydney for hospital care after leg injury. Miss Nita M Lonsdale received a stall licence to sell foodstuffs in Guyra. Mr Cyril Marshall, new Bank of New South Wales manager, arrived from West Wyalong with Mrs Marshall. Victor Adamson injured under a car near Boo Jaroo, admitted to Wallsend Hospital, progressing satisfactorily. John Pearson, formerly in Guyra NSW staff, now Victoria relief worker, spending holidays in Guyra.
The Parents and Citizens' Association of Guyra appeals for government action on delayed prefabricated classrooms at Guyra Central School. Mgr Davis Hawkes and Colonel Bruxner reference long neglect, with classes in open sheds and winter hardships. Officials in Newcastle reportedly await official approval for early erection.
The Bishop of Armidale Rev. JS will visit Guyra next Sunday afternoon to administer the rite of confirmation in the Parish Church. He will also accompany the Vicar of Puddledock in the morning and dedicate the memorial sanctuary lamp in memory of Kathleen Johnstate at the Guyra service.
Guyra Shire Council approves payment of subscription and petrol tax grant levy. Observed public holidays include Commonwealth Jubilee Day on May 9 and King’s Birthday on June 11. Public notices cover hospital auxiliary stall results, local competitions, and a bonus system for New England Mineral Producers. Upcoming events include joint meetings of musical societies, guilds, and RSL activities. Tender notices seek courthouse witness accommodations with bids due May 7. Political events note Senate and House polling on April 28 with a Guyra booth at the public school. A cycle club formation committee is forming, and the Diggers’ Jubilee Ball is announced. A wage rise in May prompts questions about consumer price impacts.
The Department of Public Works will survey the Tingha water supply using a departmental surveyor. A draft council resolution under seal will authorize the department to carry out the survey and prepare plans and a preliminary design with an estimated cost of £485. The proposal was agreed on a motion by W. C. Starr and E. M. Teal.
The Guyran branch of the Country Women’s Association held a Saturday meeting. Officers and members discussed Jubilee gifts to NSW and state conferences, a public street stall May 18–19 to fund the June 7 Jubilee Blue and Gold Ball, and a dance June 1 in Bald Blair Hall. Finances were tight, subscriptions urged, and losses to the branch’s property improvements noted. Sympathy extended to Mrs Stephens’s family and departing members honored.
Sister McImnes spoke on the Far West Health Scheme at the Shire Council Chambers meeting presided by J Whiteford. An apology was received from Dr Hudson. Delegates to the annual conference were left to the executive. The financial statement showed a credit of £7748 and a report noted 25 children admitted in March including urgent cases transported to Sydney by plane from several towns.
K Glasser states that another competition for a flower basket presented by Mrs Hudson should be conducted at the next meeting.
The Guyra Shire Council seeks approval to submit a works programme under the Commonwealth Aid Roads Act 1950 by May 15. Total funds requested reach about 7000 pounds with not less than 2400 pounds to Falconer gravelling and Aberfoyn gravelling, and a 500 pound item for east side of a bridge over the Hall River. Allocation may include Washpool Creek on Weld's Mistake road and a Berlavator road bridge project. Special meeting set for May 2 to decide on Commonwealth Aid Roads and Highway stalls.
Responsibility for all unsigned electoral matter admitted by Ray Leslie Blake of 112 Fayliner Street Armidale. The statement notes that unsigned items, which by law require a signature, are acknowledged by Blake. No other persons or organizations are mentioned.
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