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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1950
Page
2
A compact item from the Guyra Argus dated Thursday August 17 1950 presents local news items and brief notices. The readable excerpts highlight community happenings, upcoming events, and short notices typical of a rural regional paper of that period.
In a critical reassessment era the writer argues that postwar democracies may arm former enemies to counter Soviet influence. The piece suggests Western powers will set terms for any future war, avoiding UN cooperation, while fearing Soviet veto. It frames the dilemma as preserving civilization and liberty amid renewed confrontation.
An engineer commends the outside staff for their support during three weeks of critical work under difficult weather and odd hours. He notes cheerful responses and dedication to carry out essential tasks despite wet conditions and challenging weeknights.
A series of brief Paris of local people including Rene Comino leaving for Brisbane for a fortnight, Miss June Bravia returning to Kentuck after visiting relatives, and Miss V J Jones taking October holidays. Also notes on Mr B Log Pearson resuming duty at the New South Wales Bank, Mr Ray Conn learning of his father’s death in Sydney, and staff changes at Guyra Bank branches. A Mrs Hull sustains a severe foot gash, Gwenda Ditton participates in inter-school athletics, and Mrs Margaret Thorpe suffers thigh injury treated at Armidale Hospital.
Marjorie White wed Francis Charles Zirkler at St. Phillips Church Eastwood with her father giving her away. Bridesmaids Misses Jean and Nancy White wore pale lemon organza. Best man was Gon Zirkler and Gavin Tait acted as Attoomaman. The couple plan to reside at Orana Weethalle after a honeymoon at Lord Howe Island.
The weekly column reports on Northern Farmers Union stance against an open season for sand duck destruction, comments on the Tenterden Rifle Club event, and the Main Roads Department weed policy. It covers Arcadia Theatre plans, cattle sales in Brisbane, Angus bull prices, and local council updates at Guyra with reminders of overdue rates and legal actions. It notes England and Empire rejoicing over Princess Elizabeth’s birth, wood donations to Guyraland War Memorial hospital, and the triennial electors list exhibition. It ends with Korea war dispatches and a call for interested locals to attend a presentation in Guyra with invitations for inquiries.
Mr F. Quin health inspector reports to Guyra Shire Council on sanitary conditions from 1919 July. Inspections found most premises clean. samples sent to Sydney for analysis. notices issued to shop owners to improve. road work in sanitary depot postponed due to weather. Tingha office proposed for alternate Saturday payments. licences issued for fish sales. cleaner Parsons resigns. Tingha office visit planned. council to appoint new office and call for applications.
Mr. T N Stephens submitted a report to the Guyra Shire Council explaining why the road plant was idle in July. Vehicles suffered repeated wet days and repairs. Truck 2 engine failure required a spare block and a new short engine. Truck 4 awaited a new axle after a week. The cause is uncertain but wear and supervision are discussed.
Mr Hughes at Guyra appears in a local notice about a forthcoming event or appointment. Details are obscured in the fragment but reference to a Saturday in August and a local branch suggests a civic or organizational gathering.
The warden of New England Calvegalty College announced cancellation of two university programs, the Ani gual Musbundey Residential School and the Country Women Winunk Wwewe program, planned at the University College from August 21 to 25. Poor response and high preliminary costs, totaling 27 in endowments, led to the decision amid doubts about future similar ventures.
The Guyra Little Theatre Group will meet at the Parks Hall on August 28 for a talk by Mrs. Tarbard, a renowned theatrical producer. Mrs. Huxtable will discuss departments of dramatic art and give guidance on selecting and producing plays as the autumn comedy "It's by Phillip" is noted.
The Potatoes Growers Association met in Shire Council Chambers last Saturday morning with officers Youman president Hulton secretary Fitzy treasurer Whan and others present. An apology from J B Noonan was received. A day at Wrights property Ebor Road on May 18 was reported as successful. another field day was cancelled due to rain. The treasurer noted a credit balance of £84 13. The secretary was empowered to verify eligibility for votes on configated seed growers. Reports on potato growth and soil treatment experiments were provided elsewhere in the issue. Farewell planned for Mr B Noonan who departs for Taree after 12 years in Uniksen.
Johnson will be read by Broul members and those interested in the Little Theatre Movement are cordially invited to attend as spectators. The notice emphasizes inclusive participation and welcomes both members and the public.
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