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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
2
The ongoing talk on choosing midweek or weekend half holidays ignores the core issue of rural isolation. Advocates for weekly transport services argue that modern district transport linking towns, farms, and schools is essential for social contact, education access, and daily needs. Discussions alone won’t solve the problem.
Falconer P. and CC. Association votes to erect a school honour roll listing all ex pupils who served in World War II. Collectors L Wells and G Kane to seek donations with initial contributions from J P Smith L Wells N Marshall G Kane C Williams C Cameron F Burey and W Archibald. Names to be added include J Moore J Marshall Reg Moore Bentley Archibald Cameron Martin Walker Martin Richard Tom Don and Aimer y A Archibald Heagney Kane and Kane.
Local personals list residents from Wandsworth Bradley street and Armidale visiting Sydney or Brisbane for medical treatment holidays and family events. Names include Mr W Running Mrs E Copeland Pte Albert Rixon Fred McElroy Miss Ellie Sourey Miss Marge Arndel Miss Bebe Moore and many others. Several family visitors attend weddings and hospital cases, with updates on pneumonia appendix surgery and a Dah line of scoured wool price in Brisbane.
At the Ben Lomond branch meeting last Friday night the N N S W Farmers Union voted to support a proposed school bus run to Glen Innes via Graham's alley Ben Lomond and Glencoe. The group also urged shire authorities to complete necessary road works and to add an outlook on the new Graham's Valley route through McIntyre Severn and Guyra Shires. Wright and Weller were named to meet shire councillors, and a request was made for an additional barrow at the local railway station.
The Greenfeasts lost to Ben Lomond by 32 on the first innings after both sides fielded 11 men from 13. A Palmer L Mackson H Martin J Harney H Little J Hulme H Coleman R Heagney J Heagney Rumings B Falkiner faced T Egan Egan Martin Sands and others in a 155 total for Ben Lomond while Greenfeasts were skittled for 123 with Egan and Martin excelling in bowling.
An audience of over 100 attended Australian Wool Board instructional films at Guyra's Onddfellows Hall. The program stressed worm parasites blowflies hydatids branding and drought feeding with a focus on economic returns. Highlights included White Gold The Magic Carpet and displays of high quality woollen apparel and novelty items to persuade growers to support the two shilling per bale levy.
The Guyra Public School Reunion Club raised £12 from a Monday night dance at the Oddfellows Hall. The event featured Bell's orchestra, a spot waltz won by Allan Simpson and Lila Pisher, with cake and another prize going to Leo Farrell and Bon Pettit respectively.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee hosted guests Miss Eveen Gardner of Armidale and Mr. Bruce Masterman of Brisbane who will spend holidays in Guyra. Jack Turner of the A.N.T.A.S. staff in Sydney, holidaying at Guyra, has been accepted for appointment to the Anglo Iranian Oil Company and plans to travel to Persia soon.
Engagement notice details a forthcoming marriage between two local residents. Names and places are partially obscured in the fragment, but the announcement confirms a formal engagement and plans for a future wedding.
A dance in Oddfellows Hall drew a large crowd from Guyra and nearby areas raising £17 4s 4d for the Guyra Cricket Association. Gordon Black’s Orchestra provided music and Doug Brown acted as master of ceremonies. Winners in competitions included Mr Walls, Mrs Eggleston, and Mr W Weicks.
The North West County Council debated extending electricity to South Guyra after agreeing with Guyra Electric Supply Co. Ltd on cooperation and metering. An estimated 1761 pounds for work, a 2000 pound loan, 40 potential customers, and a three year program totaling 139000 pounds were discussed, with ministerial approval for a 20000 pound loan within 12 months.
Miss Joyce Taylor and partner won the waltz with a graceful finish. A tasty supper followed and dancing continued until 1 am.
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