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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
2
The Belgian crisis is settled as King Leopold agrees to transfer royal powers to Prince Baudouin until he reaches majority. The article argues the move may save Belgium from civil war and restore stability, urging loyalty to the Crown and peace for the country.
Mrs. E. Cameron of West Wilfard is spending a holiday with friends at Grunnedan. Mrs. Hyland with her two children John and Janice is spending a holiday in Sydney.
Guyra locals plan to attend the Silver Shield event in Tamworth September 1 to 3. The Catholic ball is set for October with engagements by local committees and guests. Various residents travel, plus new leadership at the Armidale and New England Jockey Club and retirements in local offices.
Despite heavy rain the Flood Relief Appeal Ball at Arcadia Theatre last Thursday raised about £75. Proceeds will be forwarded to Guys Apex Club for the campaign. Guests enjoyed a buffet supper of hot dishes and tea, served under Oddfellows' Hall supervision. Special thanks are extended to Messrs.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Tarrant with an eleet of Sydney and Mr and Mrs Innis Tarrant and family hosted Sheila Tarrant's 21st birthday at the Ben Lomond Hall. She received many fine presents and enjoyed a cake by Mrs M McLeod. Music by Mrs CD Butler and Messrs Ray Davidson and Jim Hulme accompanied singing and dancing for a very happy evening.
H Helyar and W Hill donated items and Mr J George offered the hall free for the evening. Many visitors attended from nearby towns including Armidale and Glen Innes. Music was supplied by the Jazzkatz orchestra.
The Main Roads Commissioner told Col M F Bruxner the aim is a continuous bituminous surface from Glen Innes to Inverell and to Moree. Three sections on the Glen Innes Inverell route: 32 miles over Waterloo Range needing pavement strengthening, a Wellingrove Creek bridge 0.5 mile section awaiting a new bridge, and eight miles pending stone supply to enable bitumen if possible.
Franklin Sands died in Sydney on July 24 aged 86. A former Armidale resident, he grew up in Hillgrove. He served in World War I then worked in England on aeroplane wing manufacture before returning to Sydney. Survived by wife of 26 years deceased, five children, ten grandchildren, one great grandchild.
William Freeman aged 85, a member of a long established Clarence pioneer family, died at his daughter Mrs Dey Waugh’s home in Nymboida. He farmed at Coutts Crossing then Tyringham before dividing time between Armidale and Nymboida. Survived by one daughter and four sons including Police Inspector E W Freeman and Seret W C Freeman. Funeral held at Coutts Crossing Roman Catholic cemetery.
Rheuben Charles Coakes died July 18 in Royal North Shore Hospital at 71. English born, he moved to Australia young, served in the Royal Navy and American small craft in World War II. Remains brought to Guyra for burial. Survived by widow, two daughters in Western Australia, one son William. sisters Mrs. Starr of Guyra and Mrs. Lindbergh of Pittsworth Queensland.
The obituary notes the death of Robert Johnstone a retired grazier aged 74 at Ben Lomond. Born in County Antrim Ireland he moved to Australia at eight and lived largely around Guyra. Survived by four daughters and several sons, with services conducted at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church Guyra and burial in Guyra cemetery with Masonic rites.
Enthusiastic meeting last Wednesday formed the Guyra Little Theatre Group. Rev. R. F. Kirby elected president and Mrs. Nixon as secretary treasurer with plans for reading and study of drama. Members will study stage makeup wardrobe and properties with meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays and a possible first meeting Friday in August. Membership set at five shillings.
New Fingland County Council projects including Torryburn and Guyra power lines are stalled by rain. Clerk Mr HS Terone said consultant engineer Mr Julien from Donoghue and Carter awaits fine weather to inspect the Oakey River dam site and finalize preparations. Surveyor Mr Alderton of Rygate and West’s also delayed by adverse conditions.
Rain fell on 17 days in July, total monthly rainfall 555 points, part of 212 day period with 20 frosts. The year to end of July totals 4270 points, well above average, with 23 points recorded for August so far according to Guyra resident J E Newberry.
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