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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1947
Page
2
The triennial Guyra Shire Council election draws widespread interest with sitting members opposed in B and C ridings. Electors are urged to consider ability, interest in community affairs, and progressive ideas, hoping the best men guide Guyra and district over the next three years.
Heavy rainfall caused floods and road closures across the district. Falconer Creek and Blair Creek ran banker and impassable, delaying harvesting as growers report peas late by about a week. November rainfall reached 418 points, above average, with 452 joint readings at Guyra and uncertainty at the post office.
Reports of snipe appearing in swampy areas around Guyra after years of scarcity. A resident counted 13 birds on a small swamp less than a mile from Guyra earlier this week. Some observers say the birds signal a wet season ahead.
Local residents and visitors are noted in a stream of notices from Guyra and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs C Harrison departing for Sydney, Mr and Mrs G A Williams visiting Newcastle and Sydney, and Otis G Cochrane now at Bree Alfred Hospital on the road to recovery. The piece lists Wool sales visitors, upcoming weddings, practice teachers at Guyra Central School, and church anniversaries with Rev A Asber leading Mat 21 celebrations.
A street stall held on Bradley Street last Saturday raised funds to be sent to the United Appeal. Winners of competitions conducted at the stall include Mrs L McKay for fowls and Mrs Re J Morgane.
Mr. L P Archibald of Guyra visited Snob's Creek Victoria with a NSW acclimatisation party and reported the hatchery would become the largest in Australia upon completion. The £70,000 project includes multiple ponds, water-diversified systems, and 50,000 stud fish with staff and development planned for year-round operation. Archibald said ideas from Snob's Creek could benefit Urandangie Hatchery.
The sergeant questioned leaders about aims and officers of the union while Mr Fridson called the visit routine. Mr Bell suggested the Black Mountain branch join Gayta with representation on the Twend executive. Delegates White Pre win and others to seek funds and open subscriptions for Gira Shire. Meetings planned at Guyta and North West Council set for December 13.
Members of the Guyra Rotary Club praised the 1st Guyra Scout Troop after a Friday night ceremony and patrol displays. Kangaroo Tiger Buffalo and Bulldog Patrols demonstrated first aid, semaphore signaling, knot tying and lashings under troop leads Sentimaster Parker and Ron Kelly.
At the Sydney wool sales a lot of fine wool was sold on account Mr Mayted of Essing ton Guyra for 641 perice. Compon Selling Co Ltd acted as the agent for the sale.
War Memorial Hospital board thanks donors including Mrs I L Moffat for eggs Mrs Duff for jam Mrs A Bennett for eggs and butter Mrs Gilmour for cakes and other supporters who contributed items such as jam butter bandages and a hot plate for stew plus a day’s grounds work by J F Parsons.
The record notes a stud bull sale involving buyers from Guyra district and nearby areas. Purchasers include Pastoral Co. Bolivia, Pearson and Son, Gusta, and J. Ben nett. Notable sellers include Claude Bloxsam and F. Gris Stonebrook. The auction lists multiple bulls from Camp Bell Brox Rangers Valley and Glencoe with varying prices and standings.
Falconer Public School reports results from annual examinations. Class winners include Shirley Williams first in class one and Pawt Campbell second. second class Margaret Burey first Norman Archibald second. third class Be Russell St Campbell second. fourth class N Cameron first D Moore. fifth class S Cameron first Nu Cameron second.
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