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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
3
The Prime Minister announced Lieut General W A H Sturdee as Chief of the General Staff with Major General Bowell as Vice Chief. Sturdee had been acting Chief in until the military board’s reconstitution, with appointments to that board soon to be authorized.
Moscow reports Stalin timed his return to coincide with the start of the Foreign Ministers conference. His proximity in Moscow would let the Russian delegation act quickly and decisively, avoiding London and San Francisco delays and enabling frequent council with a central authority source.
Armidale Pastures Protection Board announces scalps and bonuses for native dogs pups foxes and other pests. Rates from January 1 1946 include 9/6 per fox head 1/6 for eaglehawks 6d per crow and 1 shilling per wombat. Certificates of landholder or manager are required and scalps must be presented within two months of destruction.
The Falconer School prize giving, delayed by war conditions, resumed on December 12 with first prize awards for five years. President J Smith welcomed guests including J Maxon, and head teacher G Woodward reported improved attendance and exam results. Teachers and parents praised prizes and future plans, while discussions included country schools, junior farmers activities, and a push for broader education. A local Gould League and Junior Farmer Movement featured in the programme, and Hypholin was noted as a new drug related to meningitis treatment. A lengthy supper followed the ceremony.
Thomas Singleton Eggleston died December 10 at his Bradley street home after a period of ill health. Born in Newcastle 67 years ago, he worked as an accountant at Inverell's Imperial Hotel and at Tattersall Glen Innes, later opening a newsagency in Anyra in 1906. He lived in Guyra for 40 years, served as P and C treasurer and led the Guyra Moricultural Society, with deep Freemason ties. Survived by widow Ruby Mancork, a daughter Mrs D Wallis, a son John, and several grandchildren and siblings. services held at James Church of England and St Pauls Weet Meniana, cremation at Serovtivid.
Mr Charles Frost of Wollomombi discovered Charles Hoxton dead in his sleep on a Monday morning. A veteran axeman employed by Browning for 22 years he lived in the district over sixty years and died at 76. Survived by several sisters and a brother, funeral held after service at St Peters Cathedral with Archdeacon Brammers officiating.
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