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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
2
The Guyra District Brass Band committee staged a youth uplifting event featuring Girls' Marching Bands and strong musical entertainment. Despite good purpose and a one worth public outlay, attendance was only about a third of expectations. The piece stresses community backing for youth programs and the long term benefits of band participation for boys and girls.
The Hospital Auxiliary stall reported a theft of seven pounds ten shillings at a recent event. Winners listed include Mr. Brinkat and others, with prizes noted for various draws.
Personal notices list Miss Roma Cummings of Manilla visiting Guyra and various locals from Armidale to Tamworth. Names include Mr and Mrs Norman Parnell, Mr Basil Smith, Miss Doris Simpson, Mr and Mrs Keith Dowdell, Miss Betty Jones, Mr Max Turner, Mr and Mrs Fred Crossman, and many others visiting, traveling or returning home. A death is recorded for infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Wallis of Tubbemutra.
The enthronement followed Pontifical High Mass as Cardinal and visiting prelates attended. After the Mass, a wreath was laid at the war memorial in Central Park. The ceremony featured officials, clergy from several orders, and a large procession with Monsignor Tobin conducting a liturgical reception at the cathedral porch.
Mrs Sarah Ayre, mother of Mr Ross Ayre of Ryanda Street, Tamworth, died after a brief illness at her home aged 87. Her son Mr Ayre was with her. She previously lived in Sydney and served at the Guyra Bank of New South Wales branch. She will be buried after a May 8 wedding between a daughter and Mr James Cleary in Sydney at St Philip’s Church following the service.
A large crowd gathered to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs L P Williams of Sandy Creek. Neighbours and friends recalled a long record of service and generosity. Gifts included a travelling bag and shaving kit. Mr Williams and Mrs Williams expressed gratitude and shared memories as the evening featured music, dancing, and supper.
The Guyra District War Memorial Hospital Women's Auxiliary organizes Jam Day on Friday May 7. The season brought excellent fruit and a strong response of jam donations.
Guyra Parents and Citizens Association urged Mr. M F Breuxner to seek a temporary weather shed at Central School amid six months of inadequate accommodation and crowded classrooms. The centenary education meeting heard a £61 9s 4d credit balance and adjourned minor items to the next monthly session.
Gifts may be handed in to W A Roberts or H Beesley s Flores or to a hospital street stall to be conducted on that day Babies tayettes or infants clothes are needed at the Guyra District War Memorial Hospital Mrs Basil Smith president of the Women's Auxiliary will be pleased to hear from prospective donors
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