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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1946
Page
2
An editorial argues current lawlessness reflects education neglect and avarice rather than recent war. It critiques black marketeers and calls for education focused on rights, courtesy, and mutual obligation to prevent anarchy and advance humane progress. It cites atomic threat and urges redirecting science toward sociological development and universal goodwill.
Local society notes list Mr and Mrs R Simpson enjoying holidays at Reaswilla. R Morgan to return from Sydney trip. Mrs A Comino and son Peter visit Manila. Mrs Turner hospitalised after surgery. Heather Jackes visits with Norman Jackes at Armidale. Madelen Lean to Pots Point weekend visit. Douglas son of Sanders recovers from rheumatism. L P Dutton to judge beef cattle in Brisbane. Adamson family move to Kentucky bakery. Roddenby and McMillan travel to Sydney for specialist care. Rae wedding guests visit. Ken Martin returns from A F service. New arrivals and health updates pepper the column.
The Guyra District War Memorial Hospital Board chair W A Roberts announced a strong year with assets surpassing liabilities by £1432. Subscriptions lagged, and 250 circular letters were scrapped for only £10. A hospital site plan and £40 000 estimate were noted as work proceeds toward a new building.
Sunny interludes in Guyra spark talk of an unusually early spring while dry weather strains household tanks. Residents seek a satisfactory rain within a month to back a good season as weekly temperatures range from 18 to 68 degrees with several days near 50s and 60s.
A Saturday event in Tenterden raised funds for the Guyra District War Memorial Fund amounting to £1 5s 6d. A large crowd attended and a fowl competition was won by Mr. W. D. Cameron. The origin of the name onion is claimed to trace to the Jewish city Onias near the Gulf of Suez.
Colonel and Professor Sir Stanton Hicks arrives August 17 for Armidale events including a civic reception and public address at 7 30 pm after touring New England University College and Teachers College. He planned a district tour and school visits following the Armidale leg.
The Guyra Memorial Institute discussed poor response to honour roll advertising for deceased service personnel from the district. Relatives did not supply complete lists, so the committee planned a further appeal before proceeding. A library movement report noted possible council collaboration for a future public library. Treasurer reported £143 balance, income £25 13, expenditure £11.
In Nylestron South Africa a man accidentally dropped a .22 cartridge into his tobacco pouch and puffed until his pipe vanished with a small hole appearing in the roof of his home.
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