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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
2
The piece urges Australian electors to study real issues before December 10. It warns that voting for Labour could lead to a state controlled, Soviet Russia style society, and stresses the need for a sharp rebuke to Labour to protect freedom of speech and action within the common good.
Eee West Alnines Fursent eye will operate on the word-Sydney ring from November. Hutchinson stated today the line will carry two, a hostess, antiprisoners, and seven passengers from Tamworth to Syshey.
The text warns that flooding and scarce petrol increase fire dangers. It notes flooding disrupts fuel mixes and can cause overheating due to sooted plugs, elevating risk for engines and equipment.
Local residents and visitors populate Guyra with guests and holidays. Mrs Audrey Stevenson hosts Miss Merle McGregor and Lyla Drew from Sydney. Mr Ted Williams and Mrs N Fisher with Gregory enjoy a west trip. Jack Williams and W A Roberts travel to Sydney for medical or business matters. Several locals relocate or resume work, including Mr W Miller returning from Tamworth base hospital and Mr Davidson purchasing a Ben Lomond store. The Miss Australia Quest candidate Phyllis Schaefer is in Sydney with judging set for tomorrow, while a death is reported in Glen Innes for William Alfred Dibley. Representatives bid farewell to Geo McCanna who took a Sydney position with Carlisle branches.
Labour supporters fill a Gayra meeting with about 50 attendees as Dr Starr chairs in the president’s absence. Dr Starr introduces the speaker Dr Starr answers questions after Mr Wilkin’s political remarks with Senator W Amour and MLA KH Gillham present. A full report of Mr Wilkin’s speech will appear later.
On Saturday the annual school picnic at Tubbamurra drew a large crowd in dull weather with light rain. Children entered with high spirits for running, jumping and novelty events culminating in a grand procession. Santa Claus gave out over 180 presents to children, and a Christmas Tree was held in Mr Pryor's shed followed by dancing to Les Vers orchestra.
This year sees 4122 points of rain at Guyra, the best since 1933, with 1883 points in the last three months slowing crop planting. A heavy storm hit Cayra district on Saturday followed by another storm Sunday night with wind hail and lightning. Past week readings show meteorological activity.
Fragmentary text presents Mr. McCanna receiving compensation related to Feine ac compensed by gid wiches for the future. Missing context and names hinder full reconstruction of event.
The Guyra Showground hosts a faded display next Saturday and an auction sale next Wednesday conducted by New England Agency Co Pry Ltd Innes and A A Brown Co. Local notices mention hospital construction, a Black Mountain electors address by Hon D H Drummond, an Opportunity Day by Guyra Presbyterian Women’s Guild, and memorials for Mrs Frank. Council works on Ryanda Street drainage, chamber of commerce meeting, and grazing auction details appear among diverse town updates.
Ben Lomond pea growers discussed stopping pea sales under a 7.4 shilling per bushel contract and urged the Railway Department to install refrigerated vans for transport to Sydney. A Sydney meeting with railway managers found van cooling units impractical, though the department offered a refrigerated van from Glen Innes to Sydney with a 19 ton load guarantee and higher cost than standard vans. The group also pressed for a ramp at Glencoe crossing, but a commissioner letter said traffic was too light to justify it.
A group of Guyra citizens seeks to establish a pre school in the town. They propose surveying the town to estimate children aged three to five and assess interest. Residents are asked to contact Bradiey Street with letters visits or phone to show support. There is no obligation to enroll if the kindergarten is set up.
The Department replies to Cornell's request for the aerodrome to be granted an authorized landing field. The council had asked that all pilots identifying the field launch from the site comply with departmental requirements. The reply confirms the department’s position on permitting the aerodrome.
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