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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1954
Page
2
The Gayra Argus notes the formation of an Alcoholics Anonymous branch in Gayra, praising its self help approach and the role of faith, confidence, and moral courage in recovering alcoholics. It highlights AA as a disease model and its impact on wrecked homes and former outcasts.
The Guyra Junior Red Cross circle marks its 25th anniversary with a celebration inviting all members. The event, set for Tuesday August 18, highlights the silver jubilee of the group and honors past and current participants.
The clippings list numerous residents and guests visiting Ben Lomond Sydney Maitland and Newcastle, including Mrs Thelma Holt, Mr Eddie Cockburn and others, with travel plans to Sydney Brisbane or Lord Howe Island and several short holidays and visits among families in Guyra and surrounding towns.
Brief items report Austrian cyclists walking off after a race at the Empire Games, Western intelligence clashes with Communists, Australia’s potential military aid stance, NSW and royal commission criticisms, state housing costs, British use of helicopters for transport, claims on atomic power, and various incidents from accidents in Sydney and Brisbane to sports results in Vancouver and Dar win.
The Cuyra Chamber of Commerce notes council inaction on a meeting. discusses Warialda district tourism, housing issues, and housing rentals. Photos and brochures planned for overseas use. Argus publication date shifting debated to aid country readers and impact ads. Mail delivery times to be checked at the next meeting.
The Tingha district recalls long serving doctor whose 47 years of practice left a lasting mark on the community. The piece highlights local figures and memories linked to Tingha Cottage Hospital and a memorial plaque for George Wilberforce.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Castor and Solon Seale Gayrs with terms rent and lucerne, but the passage is incoherent and lacks verifiable facts or a clear event.
The Bishop of Moat announced well known lecturers for Armidale including Mr and Mrs Sheed. The event aims to bring established educators to town for a series of talks.
Work on the local post office starts with removing old roofing tiles and replacing lighting. Electrical upgrades include fluorescent tubes on the northern wall near the counter and under the verandah, while roof leaks are addressed amid external extension plans.
A 2AD Women’s Club fete and meal event is announced with details on a coin demonstration and Aunt Mary’s rating label. The event, hosted by Aunt Mary’s Cooking experts and New England County Colonels, opens at 2 40 by Dr RB Ndgwick and supports several children’s charities.
The report highlights a mostly pleasant week with early frosts followed by sunny days. An overcast Wednesday and weekend rain totaling about 0.56 inches are noted, and residents call the period the mildest winter in years.
Guyra Junior Farmers received pruning instruction led by Superintendent Mr Le Superintendant, and Mr R Swan. Demonstration showcased latest techniques on trees planted by Mr Starr last year for Junior Farmer training. Youths learned to trim back branches to stumps as a basis for future growth.
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