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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
1
The community debates extending the War Food Association to host a public farewell for soldiers going to active service. Fundraising continues with gifts, dances, and local gifts listed. leaders urge a dignified tribute, citing patriotism and gratitude amid wartime.
A 1918 style editorial laments the absence of a formal farewell for local volunteers heading to the front. It notes scattered committees and revived recruiting bodies failed to organize a public sendoff, arguing the War Fund Association did not fully replace such civic acts. It calls for a united, visible community gesture.
The community mourns the death of Mr Byrne of Ohia dia after a prolonged illness from cancer. He leaves a wife and three daughters and was a longtime local figure who helped develop the district. Diphtheria struck his two children recently. funeral held with Monsignor Tobin officiating.
In Aberfoyle St James Church held Easter commemorations with decorations and flags. Rev A W Coston preached on spiritual value versus materialism, while Rev E Norman McKie spoke on Gallipoli’s bravery and Australia’s role in the war, praising Anzac sacrifice and British unity.
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