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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1949
Page
2
The piece argues that Australians have little to complain about despite coal shortages and industrial disruption. It contrasts local privations with global tragedies, cites biblical wisdom on value, and praises Australia's natural resources, climate, and vast potential for primary industries, urging gratitude and prudent development.
Mrs J McGregor of Deepwater visits her parents at Black Mountain. Rev R F Kirby of Guyra attends clergy conference at Tamworth. A E Edwards of Ashefield visits sister A A Moore in South Guyra. Ford arrives as manager of Commercial Bank at Gityra. Mr and Mrs N W Frewin and Miss Margaret Frewin to Kyogle Friday. Mr H Beesley and son John spend days at coast. Mrs C Dirgess visits Guyra hosted by Mr Pritchard of Llangothlia-Firemt. L P Archibald elected vice president of New England District Bowling Association. Miss M Martin returns to Kentucky after 10 months in Guyra. Mrs Burgess of Newcastle visits. Northern Tablelands C W Group Conference Friday. Rev GK AL Bel to visit Guyra and preach at St James Church Sunday. DW Lyland and ALD Turis appointed directors at Guyra District Hospital. Mrs Moyes to speak at Church of England Women’s Guild September 8. Mesdames Donnelly and Ross elected patrons of Northern Tablelands C W A group. life members. Mrs J M Walton retires as president. to travel to England. Quarterly greeting notes departure of N W Frewin and good wishes. Councillors hosted at Vicarage for tea. Mrs Margaret Frewin guest at choir party.
Mr Willie Wink Taylor, Trade Commissioner to New Zealand, visits Guyra. A meeting is set for Thursday night September 1 at 8 oclock in the Shire Council Chambers, with police invited to attend.
A cropped passage notes possible national self-perception with lines about becoming one of those nations that hath not attained full status. The context suggests a reflective, possibly postcolonial sentiment without concrete events or dates.
The Guyra P and C Association reports strong parent and citizen support for funding a school projector, with Mr. Whiteford promising to proceed once funds are sufficient. Other items include water piping, a new roller, an incinerator, tennis court delays, and planned improvements, plus discussions on transport to Armidale High School and a practical room tender process.
A patchwork of events from Guyra and surrounds includes a Temerdon sports afternoon set for a Saturday after August 27, church services with new hymn books, and plans for Australian marbles championships. Reports mention park grants, a War Service Land Settlement site near Rampbesck, Labour Party pension details, and concerns over rural schooling access with proposals to transport children to Armidale high schools.
New members welcomed as President A W Hudson noted Sergeant Hyland’s ties to She Par West before arriving in Guyra. A financial statement showed a credit balance of £60 49. Farewell party for Mr and Mrs Duff marked by presentations and thanks to their service, with plans for the annual general meeting on September 1 at Shire Chambers.
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