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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
2
Officer in charge of the Armidale Police District calls for stronger action to curb liquor at dances and social functions in the region. The appeal stresses community support, promoter responsibility, and parental duty to protect youths from alcohol related misbehavior while assuring police relentlessness in enforcement.
The article notes total rainfall through the end of November reached 4906 points, the wettest since 1931 when the year stood at nic points. With seven more inches already in December, rainfall may surpass the 1931 yearly record.
Obituaries report the death of Mr. William Howes of Llangothlin and details of survivors Mrs Archie Youman and Mrs M Pickering along with sister Miss Ethel Howes and brother Mr James Howes. The piece records accidents, farewells, and travel plans including Mr. Herb Burgess and Mrs Rose visiting Guyra after long absences.
The Gu Musical Society will present a Christmas entertainment in Perish Hall next Tuesday night December 12. Excerpts from Trial By Jury will be performed. Members are practicing for a possible staging next Friday and invite all members associates and friends to attend.
Meetings set for December including the Guyra P A and H Society at the showground and the Potato Growers Association in Shire Chambers. Aberfoyle sports race at 21 mile peg to raise funds for Guyra Hospital. A Guyra Memorial Institute meeting lapsed for want of a quorum. A dance at Bald Blair supports the P and C Association. The town anticipates a strong Christmas trade and a December 16 rodeo at the showground.
Ratepayers Association urges restraint on town plan claiming objections and possible resumption of land near southern eastern and northern fringes. Council criticised for funding schemes and delaying school and water projects while road and feeder road improvements are proposed.
At a meeting of the New England Mineral Producers Association in Stanthorpe the tin price was increased from 740 to 840 pounds per ton. Mr J G Symes of Tinelin stressed the importance of costing.
Wool sale at New Castle features J Bell Guyra presenting ewes and rams with prices listed. Winchcombe and Carson renart oversee the event for the sale noting quantities: 607id ewes and 157d broken down.
The third annual Guyra rodeo, hosted by the Guyra P A and H Association, will be held on Saturday December 16. Events include cattle drafting bullock riding and buckjumping with luncheon publican’s booths on the grounds. The note says the ground is in excellent condition.
On Saturday afternoon only four members attended the first shoot of the month at the 600 yard mound due to Shearing and a cricket match and strong wind. Scores show Pearson 39 and 34 in two events. Horeer also listed. A five man Armidale trip joined Tenterden for the Wright Cup Centenary Shield but underperformed and finished last. An annual reunion of returned soldiers and V D C occurred Saturday night with smaller attendance, organized by Mr J Heagney.
Improvements include a greened ground, painted admission ticket office, concrete floor, lock up shutters, verandah for the soft drink stall, a three feet two inch loading ramp for cattle and horses, and nine horse stalls at the eastern end. Unfavourable weather is the only risk to a successful rodeo.
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