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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1946
Page
2
The Guyra Shire Local Closer Settlement Advisory Committee urged positive action to rehabilitate ex servicemen by placing them on land. It plans to gather names of eligible ex servicemen and land offers to expedite local rehabilitation, aiming to match wartime committee success.
The marriage of Edna Marie Gen elder daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Gen of Cowen to Claude James Coe ALF eldest son of Mr and Mrs G Matthews of Malpas street Guyrn England took place recently. Rev Faster officiated. The bride wore a white mul gown with square neck line and circular train. Veil of tulle held with orange blossom. Bouquet of carnations stocks and Ferri. Bridesmaid Gladys Packer wore blue and carried sweet peas and carnations. Flower girl Ruby Glen wore white satin de pied egres lines. Topknot of Gow toned with sweet peas and carnations.
Miss Lily Newberry of Falconer visits Tenterfield and Mr H Newton returns from Sydney. Lorna Bradley street plans holidays in Sydney. Ernie Gilmour Joe Meehan and Jac Callaghan visit Sydney for a fortnight. Mrs. Rawlings and Mrs. N Jackson featured, funeral at Glen Innes, and numerous travels among locals including Rob erts and Kelly families across Guyra Tamworth Newcastle and Sydney.
Eighty guests gathered at the bride’s parents home for the ceremony and reception. The bride’s mother wore a beige Wool-de-chene dress with brown accessories while the groom’s mother wore a navy frock with beaded details. A rose and fern shoulder spray complemented outfits as friends decorated the breakfast table and a triple-tier cake featured prominently. The couple planned a honeymoon in Newcaslie.
The Guyra Shire Council approved Monday September 23 as a Six Hour Day holiday. A request to close Ruby Street between 7 and 10 pm on September 7 for a street carnival was refused due to inadequate signage and traffic disruption concerns. The meeting covered plans for public telephone facilities, a bowling club, and a proposed stock yard site near the stock route, with further talks with the Pastures Protection Board. A dietician visit to Guyra on October 7 was arranged, and council agreed to cooperate with health officials for nutrition guidance. Financial updates showed loan concerns and account balances across several funds including general, plant reserve, trust, and local funds for street lighting and the fire brigade.
Weather in Guyra shows unusually stable August conditions with daily highs near 60 and lows around 4 to 7 degrees. Rain remains scarce, delaying signs of spring as recorded figures span August 22 to August 28 with temperatures fluctuating modestly.
Princess of Youth pageant draws large turnout at the Odd- venue where spectators applaud contestants. Judges announce results amid festive atmosphere as attendees cheer the winner.
At Guyra Shire meeting Dr C E Wheatton said the Department is making an honest endeavour to promote land settlement for ex servicemen. He noted cautious action to avoid faults, urged at least three ex servicemen to joint blocks, and that three or more can apply to the Undersecretary for Lands for consideration for subdivision. The committee passed a motion of appreciation for the chairman's work and decided to contact landowners who have offered land and others willing to supply details to expedite local settlement.
The Guyra Shire Council moved to establish a public library under the Libraries Act after a public meeting at Tin Tha, with Dr Mulligan praising the plan to curb urban drift. The proposal involves an annual cost of about £4711 plus a government subsidy of £270, and the motion to establish the library with suitable accommodation carried unanimously.
The Guyra Service Personnel Welfare Association circulated a list of ex servicemen interested in acquiring local land. The document enclosed names of former servicemen and invited further inquiries and applications.
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