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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
2
An article scolds Guyra for lacking parks and tidy streets while praising its progress. It notes a Rotary led planting project, warns of unsafe litter and broken bottles, and urges individuals and public bodies to join in building a unified civic pride through arboriculture and beautification.
Mr G Mepham of Malpas street stopped after a stone hit caused an oil trail on the road. He found a sump drain plug missing, placed his hand over the hole to hold oil, and with help traced the missing plug to the point of impact. The blow loosened and unscrewed the plug as the vehicle vibrated. The motorists refilled air and returned to Guyra.
A column of personal notices from Sydney residents visiting Guyra and Armidale. Mentions include A Leech of Sydney, Joe Pri of Sydney, Mr. Jack Doyle visiting Guyra, Judith Turner holidaying in Armidale, Mrs. Wild visiting Guyra, and Norton Starr returning to Neewarra after Leaving Certificate. Also notes Mrs. D. Cxragie visiting Brisbane and Miss Susan Winterbotham arriving from England to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Moore in Armidale.
The ceremony at St Francis was conducted by Rev Father O Brien for Angel Skin and Henry Gord. The bride, given away by her father J O Sullivan, wore blue net with blue net veils and carried gold roses. Attendants wore blue gowns and carried bouquets. Reception followed at the bride’s home with Mr F Cordner as chairman. The mother welcomed guests in wine with black accessories.
Over the past week daily thunderstorms hit areas including Tenterden Ben Lomond Black Mountain and Wandsworth. Rain was generally insufficient to flood streams though some roads were scoured and telephones were knocked out by lightning. One storm struck near Jim Cameron's home and another caused a wall to blacken at Wizard.
Llangottlin Junior Red Cross raised 421 pounds 18 shillings 6 pence from sales and collections. Mrs Hiythe praised untiring member efforts and noted the branch credit for supporting homes for children of sick ex servicemen. Individuals listed include Ian Howe Tom Gould Jenny Howe Elaine Corcoran Geoff Reeves Judith Hotcher Barbara Arnold Maurice Howe Thelma Pryor Len Starr Betty Campbell Verdun Shar.
The Guyra Red Cross Society branch raised £27 17s 4d after a recent drive including a street stall that earned £21 9s 3d with a £10 donation from Mrs L P Dut ton. Competitions at the stall produced prize winners Mrs R Ayre and Mr C Harrison and a cake donation by Mrs Worthy. A coin table the next morning added £6 8s to the total.
The Guyra Bowling Club advances site work for its green and clubhouse beside the Shire Chambers. Earth works are nearly done and timber construction is to start. Posts have been cut and painted by E. H. Rudd. Members meet on weekends to work. The club reports a credit balance over £600.
A transformer in the sound unit burned out delaying last Saturday night’s screening at the Arcadia Theatre Guyra. Metsra J. Fisher and B. Franklin located the fault and effected repairs before 8.35 p.m. The main feature The Egg and I was shown for country patrons after the disruption.
The Guyra shire election weekend saw a steady voter turnout with close results. Sittng members Orn Mulligan and W Stanley were defeated by Mesaes Starr and R W Thinlson. Starr reportedly achieved the highest vote count yet for a Guyra candidate. Dr Yuuman narrowly beat Co and Grills by three votes amid tight riding tallies.
The first stage in extending accommodation at Gu e Central School is complete. Temporary arrangements are now in place to ease the displacement of Weusiogene class from across the street. A disused Mt. Mitchell school was demolished and its materials reused by the department’s painting and repair staff to create a new extendable room. Floors in nearly every room have been refitted with new material and work on a general purposes room near the northwest corner is expected to begin soon.
The Guyra CWA Younger Set reports higher membership for the year at a meeting led by President Mia N Sapien. Treasurer’s balance stands at £20 10s with new officers elected including President Miss Nad Woodward and Secretary Miss Heather Jackes.
Severn Guyra district wool clips sold at last week's News taxtle sale realised strong prices. Items include West Brook Moray and Guyra entries with prices noted, bellies locks and wethers and ewes among the offerings.
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