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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1949
Page
2
The piece argues miners call themselves skilled to claim exclusive mining rights, claims the strike paralyzed Australian industry for over six weeks, and asserts the Chifley Government may deploy Army and Air Force to win coal from open-cut mines. It envisions a stockpile of about 1.75 million tons and backing the government over militant miners.
Individuals from Wyee Sydney Kyogle and Brisbane show a flurry of visits to Guyra and nearby towns. Jeffries and Mra Pyisk host or visit. Jack Jani of Sydney tours J Eggleston Tiradley Street. C E Wheaton holidays at Southport. Seward audits at Bank of NSW. Frewin party farewells for Kyogle as Drummond M L A elected coastal rep at Farmers and Settlers Association conference in Sydney.
Community calendar items and local notices from Guyra cover a range of events and personal items. Talks by Mr J B Noonan, hospital board delays, group conferences, herbicultural and Red Cross meetings, local accidents, and society news are noted with dates from August. Also mentioned are historic local records and a rabbit-hunting claim, plus a street stall fundraiser for the Far West Childrens Health Scheme.
Mr Glynn of Ainslie Canberra travels to Australia with sight restored after a fall on a polished floor left him blind. Canberra Returned Soldiers Association and residents raised £1200 for an operation in New York. He now has 30 percent vision in his left eye. He is brother to W F Glynn, a postal technician at Guyra.
A man enters a local hotel bar and asks for a glass of beer. A bystander quips asking what this is an antique hop. The exchange highlights confusion over the era and setting.
Olive Maury and Rita Dunn unite with Constable Douglas Gordon White in a ceremony officiated by The Very Rev Dean Joner. Bride wore ivory lace over satin with orange blossom details. Groom’s party included brother Colt White and cousin Peter Whitton. Reception at Pompadour Cafe. couple to reside in Sydney.
A meeting at the SWA discussed forming a men s club in Armidale. A provisional committee was elected to explore possibilities and secure suitable premises, with further meetings to be called once arrangements are made.
The fifth in a series from the Commonwealth Bureau of Agricultural Economics outlines the potato industry in Australia. It surveys production and consumption trends, transport and canning, and analyzes future demand. It suggests methods to meet requirements and reviews new machinery for planting and harvesting.
Two imported high priced heifers reach Australia and are consigned to cattle breeders at Guyra. One animal is for Mr L P Dutton of Arandangie, the other for Mr Judge of Ben Lomond. Dutton notes freight and insurance alone exceed the purchase price, estimating a £500 beast would cost about £1000 even with government aid.
A MEMORIAL INSTITUTE meeting records the caretaker's resignation and considers applying for MIL vacancy. The group notes the minting cost of the library at £24 and half to be contributed by the institute, with Mr Rudd to obtain exterior painting estimates. Plans for placards about membership and amenities are approved with several members present and others sending apologies.
Cold and frosty nights reported in Guyra with heavy frost around midnight causing difficulties for residents. Overcast day on Wednesday with a light cold breeze. Weekly readings at the oval post office show mixed temperatures with maxima ranging from 4 to 10 and minima from 11 to 59, reflecting a chilly period.
The Gu Women Hospital Auxiliary held a meeting in the CWA rooms on Thursday afternoon attended by president B. Smithy and secretary O. Hyland with several members. Three new members were welcomed, an apology from Mrs. Roberts was noted, and a letter to MPs was sent. Hostesses for next month were Ayre and Sullivan, with a street stall planned for the weekend led by Burgess, Rudd, Yearby, and Miss Youran. Delegates Ayre and Smith were chosen for the Sydney hospital auxiliaries conference on October 26 and 27.
Representations by the Inverell Chamber of Commerce urged proclaiming the Inverell to Uralla or Guyra road as a main road. The chamber was advised by Mr W. J. Scully that he has brought the matter to the notice of the Minister for Local Government.
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