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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1942
Page
1
A fragmented wartime notice describes the Soldiers Comforts Fund with references to locations, dates, and contributors. The text mentions support drives, meetings, and appeals, including names and places, reflecting an effort to marshal funds and aid for troops.
A lengthy report covers the Potato Growers Association meeting held in Edge in Fatty. It notes discussions on potato production, seed varieties, and fuel and logistics, with officials from the Ministry of Commerce and agricultural committees expressing support for cooperative actions. The piece references wartime supply concerns, farm labor issues, and the need for coordinated efforts among growers, manufacturers, and distributors to expand production and distribution of potatoes.
Fragmented OCR text notes a Guyra Railway return and related passenger tickets with prices and items listed in a mixed format. It references ticket costs such as 4.95 and other fare items, hints at routes or destinations, and appears as a damaged transport ledger or timetable fragment.
The Guyra Horticultural Society held a memorial tail event with numerous attendees and a program led by the society secretary. Mrs. Rule chaired the partner committee, naming several leaders and outlining duties for a community plant and garden effort. The gathering aimed to honor the late contributors and involve about 1100 pupils in an upcoming activity schedule.
Fragmented OCR recounts a farewell and routine district events with names like Laurie McRay and Mr Rak Mint. The text wanders through social pages, tutoring, weather, and a late night retreat, mentioning a Monday meeting and a forthcoming event with uncertain details.
AUBILIARY supporters funded a social event for women at Meytambur. The group hosted a gathering with attendees including notable local figures. Proceeds or outcomes unclear due to damaged text but the event highlighted community fundraising efforts.
The brief notes concern juvenile workers linked to a suspicions at the Comforts factory. Names such as Barty Dewy and Marjorie Me Atty appear in fragmented references amid a cautious inquiry.
The obituary recaps the life of Duncan MerWr ve sine and mentions surviving family including a wife, a daughter Mes R Tellus, and a son, with burial details in the Presbyterian Cemetery after a service on Tuesday afternoon. It lists several generations and notes connections to New England, Hamilton, and Arlington, acknowledging relatives and in-laws.
A report on the Women’s Voluntary Services activities detailing distribution of clothing, hospital support, and aid to soldiers. Mentions contributions from Mrs A Te Tasty Prada and others, with notes on wartime fundraising, parcels, and thank you letters from training corps and relief groups.
The Country Women's Association announces a tour and group conference schedule with invitations extended to all soldiers' wives and members, detailing dates and venues including Olympia meeting and ad hoc gatherings.
An irregular report lists Guyra Red Cross Branch activities and honoraries. Names such as Newbery Myers, Mrs Kel en Min and Phelan appear among war service acknowledgments and award recipients.
The secretary of the Department of Lands and Treasury in Armidale discusses easing or tightening private land regulations. A proposed act may allow commoners limited remedy by remitted fees, while the board notes commoners are not responsible for boundary fence incidents.
Stark acknowledges Mr and Shea in a brief notice with reference to a dome vane and HN Augeat.
For sale notice lists varied items including Elk stockinor and loom products, limited supply, and a range of unlabeled goods. Mentions a sewing machine, fabric stock, and a cryptic sale location with dated reference. No clear dates or complete entities.
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