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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
3
Dr. Dutton is re-elected as president of Guyra Shire, entering his tenth term. The achievement may set a state record for length of service.
The NSW Cricket Association plans a postwar revival of country cricket with a summer coach for rural clubs and expanded country versus matches. It has written to known clubs and invites others to send views to the secretary at 254 George Street Sydney, by the end of January.
The two year old son of Mr. H. A. Tutt of Guyra sustained a shoulder injury after falling from a chair while reaching for the door bell. He has previously broken his arm twice.
Mr George Cockburn injured his eye while snapping a needle during bag sewing in the paddock and traveled to Sydney for treatment. Shortly after, Mr James Campbell, carpentry with Mr Englebrecht, had a steel chip strike the pupil while using a chisel and also traveled to Sydney likely losing eye sight.
Isabella Hay and Henry Her bert were married on Wednesday October 25 at Fern Hill the residence of Mr Charles Schaefer. Rev E N McKie officiated with a wedding melody from Miss Annie Willis. The bride entered with her father and received a gold bangle from the groom. Bridesmaids included Olive Schaefer and Gladys Heagney. Best man Norman Heagney and groomsman George Lauder assisted. A reception followed and a keepsake pen sealed the bargain.
Interviewed on Monday Mr. T. L. Caddy, manager of New England Potato Control, said many growers had signed while a fairly large number had yet to sign. Contracts received indicate a substantial increase in sown area for a potential regional record. Deputy Potato Controller J. N. Squires confirmed the closing date for contract receipts as January 15.
Mrs Emma Keaton aged 69 native of Aberfoyle died after a long illness at Scott Memorial Hospital Scone on December 8. Survived by husband and four sons Bert Con Thomas Arthur. siblings Annie Light and Henry Walter Bert Bennett Mary Finlayson Alice Williamson. Service held at St Luke's Church of England Scone then burial at Scone cemetery conducted by Rev Palmer.
Alexander William Christopher Williamson aged 65 of Dangarsleigh died suddenly at home. Born at Tilbuster, he lived in Dangarsleigh most of his life and leaves a widow and four sons and one daughter. Sappers James Williamson, Laurence, Leonard, Aubrey and Evelyn are his children, with brothers Enoch and Frank and sister Mrs. M Sweeney among survivors. Armidale Express reports.
The Guyra branch of the W.V.S hosted a party at the C W A Rest Room for servicemen families. Mothers and children enjoyed games organized by Mrs Cullen and afternoon tea. Mrs A E Taylor was farewelled as president, soon leaving for Eden with Mr Taylor. gifts included new novels bound for her.
Agricultural inspector Mr J B Noonan says 6000 acres will be canned beans in the Glen Innes district, short of a 7000 acre target. Aid centres are Tenterfield and Deepwater with 70 acres, Glen Innes-Glencoe 3200 acres, and Guyra 2200 acres. Pinto seed is limited. farmers making late sowings should plan for Pinto matures in three months.
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