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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
2
The speaker describes a small black cloud like a Biblical omen, warning of socialism. He credits D H Drummond as a faithful representative who warned Australia and helped defeat Labour policy. He argues producers have been burdened by city interests and praises Drummond for steady service in state and federal roles.
Visiting friends in New Newcastle includes Mrs N E Jackson of Bradley Street. Shirley and Douglas Sanders return from Far West Children's Home Manly after a month there. Bert Bennett of Bans Goblin Street receives a visit from her daughter Mrs JW Mitchell of Adelaide. Mrs RR Williams returns to Junee after holidays with her mother Mrs R A Archibald of Cremorne Guyra. Miss Ruth ixelly, former pupil at Guyra Central School, starts duties at H Beesley & Sons store. Mr Herb Burgess of Bradley Street travels to eyed on Tuesday by East West Airlines. Newcastle sales feature Messrs B G Jackson G D Jackson H King N E Jackson K Gordon C M Jackson R D Mulligan Kevin Mulligan Frank Mulligan. Mrs Russell and her eight year old son arrive in Guyra from Glasgow via Sydney. immigration sponsored by Guyra sub branch of Returned Servicemen's League. Mr Ross Egan, ex-manager of Guyra branch Thos Green & Co, appointed manager of new Scone branch. Mr Egan's friends wish him success. Mr W Johnstone to take charge of the Guyra branch. After prolonged illness, Mrs S Bradford dies at Rankin Park Hospital New Lambton. she was formerly Miss Joyce Monteith daughter of Mr W Monteith of Ollera Street Guyra and the late Mrs Nellie Monteith. Mrs Bradford is survived by husband and eight year old son Allan.
Rev. Father D. Hiscox was appointed parish priest at Guyra succeeding Rev. Father B. O'Brien. The welcome reflected community pride with remarks from Pat McManus and Dr. C. E. Wheaton, praising his background from Walcha, New England roots, and hopes for harmony among denominations. He expressed concern for regional development and soil erosion in northern New South Wales.
A festive dance and Christmas tree were held at Bald Blair on Saturday. Local events included a school picnic cancellation, a special sheep sale booked for January 7 with 1500 head, a kindergarten appeal, and a Christmas party at the CWA rooms with gifts for pupils.
Dr CF Wheaton was unanimously re elected president of the Guyra Shire Council for a third term at a special meeting on Tuesday. He thanked the council and noted the past year was not a sinecure with finances tight. The presidential allowance remained £52. KE L Dettman was re elected deputy president. The trio form the finance committee with Dr RW Hurd senior as vice chairman.
Bethlehem presents a Nativity tableaux in the church with twelve scenes from prophecy to flight into Egypt. Narrative scripture will be read. hymns and carols performed by the choir. Lighting, costumes, and artistic grouping emphasized. two shows at 7.30 p.m. on two Sundays in December.
Items crowded out of today's issue of the Argus include a report of the shire council meeting and the presentation of prizes to pupils of Central School.
A fragmented note describes typical sleep disruption in modern readers and recalls English weaving during the early nineteenth century. It mentions long periods of night waking and the labor of hand weaving in home workshops by weavers.
Several severe storms hit Guyra and district last week with an early Saturday morning storm bringing lightning and hail and a heavy storm near midday yesterday with thunder and lightning. Trek's post office recordings noted the activity.
Father His cay oeoetn expressed thanks for the warm reception and hoped to take interest in the community. He even hinted he might offer suggestions. The visitors were then entertained at afternoon tea.
Members of the Guyra Presbyterian Women's Guild organized a fete on the Oddfellows' Trail last Saturday. The event drew large attendance with many electors joining for lunch or afternoon tea. Jug competition prizes were awarded by Mrs. T. S. Eggleston and Mrs. D. Mitchell, with entries ranging from pocket-sized vessels to a two‑gallon jug.
In Guyra subdivision of the New England electorate counting still awaited completion last night with two vote boxes uncounted. Ron Smith directed polling with Whiteford and J Carroll assisting as officers. Absentee and postal votes were handled by Carroll, Mitchell, and Bannerman as poll clerks.
The Director of Rationing, Mr J B Cumming, announced that the Minister for Trade and Customs will repeat the 1946 47 and 48 action by adding to the Christmas butter ration. Butter Coupon No 43 will be worth double and allow one pound of butter. An order will appear in the Commonwealth Gazette, but traders and consumers may treat this as official notice.
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