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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary church notices list Anglican and Methodist denominations with names and initials, including BLA Bip Ed. The text appears as a garbled clerical roster or posting from a local parish record, preserving limited readable identifiers.
The Guyra Argus reports Prime Minister announces general elections will be held Saturday September 21. Nomination receipt date is Sunday September 7, with ballots and parliamentary timing outlined. Volatile details on ministerial moves and party leadership mentioned as part of the campaign period.
The article describes a community salvage effort in Guyra on last Saturday to collect waste materials. Organized teams gathered to fill carts and dispatch items to a depot for sorting and sale. Proceeds will fund war efforts, with optimism about the value raised and the spirit of the town.
Spcotteutinn is later to Lake Kepertonnt perpeety waies at Meera A A Ticino Ceri sub PUNT attorney ment. The funeral occurred for Mr Arthur Curtis of Coteweld Marsh Street. Services were held at the Methodist Church. Myanda War Worker Asa, Mr TL Lowk Aer presiding, loss August 17. Mrs Copeland celebrated crochet effort raising £2100. Miss Reeves won the raffle. The West Home shows winners and social remarks. Attended funeral of his later, Mere Me Maflen at Cosansele. Corporal Hox Grill honored at a party. The Fund presides. A bereavement noted for Mimsy Bennett.
Despite the bad weather a fine turnout for the fire first aid class on Monday night with retractions and practice. The next meeting will be at the Shire Chambers on Monday next week. Wardens appreciate the interest shown by attendees. Bon Lomond life is now inking refresher counter. at the conclusion after examination will be conducted by Dr Child.
A fragmented wartime diary fragment describes a scene in Palestine where a group in a gutter outside a club drinks beer and exchanges words with a police officer. A humorous mishearing leads to a boast about serving beer to “Poles” and a tense yet playful exchange among locals and soldiers.
Fragmented notice outlines a Women’s Voluntary Service meeting with President Mon A. Be. Taylor and mentions secretary duties and committee arrangements. It references Mrs. OC. Jy Blarr and other members in a plan for organizing a mobilization or intraclass event within the organization.
The Arcadia Theatre features Ginger Rogers in a breezy musical comedy with Walter Connolly and Billie Burke supporting. The program includes a color newsreel and a Walt Disney feature, with other stars like Crosby and Murray listed and a light plot centered on romance and mistaken identity.
At a Guyra district meeting funds were raised for the Ambulance Fund and Comfort Fund for soldiers and dependents. Final leave send-offs for Cummings, Grills, and Morris were noted with parcels and farewells. Donations from F C Parsons and others supported the comfort initiatives. the Returned Soldiers' Volunteer Corps invites civilians to join for weekly drill each Sunday morning. The AOP Library week and Comfort Glitz activities drew community participation.
Mrs. W Caddy wins the stroke competition in the Kissell trophy event with 24 putts, edging Mrs Newton who 8, and Mrs Caddy also claims the second count. Other scores include Mrs Garrahy 20, Mrs Driggs 24, Mrs King 28, and Mrs Mitchell 2 as play extends to 18 holes in a Canadian Four Aces format for Mrs Kings trophy next Wednesday.
The Supreme Court ruled Woollahra Council cannot declare greyhounds noxious. Justice Havin’s appeal for Goddard overturned a £5 fine for failing to suppress or destroy lawful medals as the court found the dogs were domestic, not wild. The Chief Justice and Justices Rogers and Davidson noted concerns about how the act could affect ownership and access to land.
A historic exchange of ministerial posts between Australia and Japan reflects growing cordial ties. Sir Foto Lothom is named Minister to Japan, with Australia signaling further exchanges as Tokyo prepares to announce its envoy. The move aims to strengthen relations and showcase joint diplomatic progress.
Disjointed OCR notes describe a sale at Piers with disruptions from Mire EL. listed furniture items include wardbrobe mattresses kitchen tables and various household goods. Mentions dates and pricing lines appear garbled. core intent is announcing a sale with itemized contents and time.
Government notice details reserved land parcels in Clarke Lomd District Armidale and nearby parishes, listing portions 44 45 and others within dates. It states rail access, parish boundaries, and the ministerial authority for the sale and reallocation actions, with reference to a publication date and official signatures.
Afontiily Myeot announces a rest room warding event at 2.40 p.m. on a August date. Meek, ST AIYR, Tom, Secretary, provides details for attendees and location.
Auctioneers TEO SOLE & CO announce a sale of farming implements and harness including plows, hooks, chains, collars, saddles, and draft mares. Time date and place to be noted. Goyra listings indicate varied equipment and yard items to be offered at public auction.
Classified note advertises a residence named Hore in Liangothiin Firevt with five rooms including kitchen laundry and bath. Mentions contact J Briggs Guyra LAD and an Argur Office Guyra. Also references a treatise on breaking and training sheep dogs and control of other breeds with price 3 shillings 6 pence plus postage.
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