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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
2
News of the appointment of a highly qualified librarian to the Guyra Council Public Library is welcomed. The article stresses a library as a cultural and educational hub, with the Agricultural Bureau pushing for rural sections and calls for school representation, urging community support for a living, valuable institution.
Mr and Mrs EJ Sisson of Brockley hosted guests including Atnie Reed of Coogee and Mrs E M Starr who traveled to Sydney. Visitors named include Mrs C G Mathieson of the Maase and Kathleen Mekiy of Obanvstreet. Several locals returned from holidays in Sydney and Manly while others began new posts or resumed duties at local banks and stores.
District students who were successful in recent music examinations include Ursuline Come Guyra VA with credits, Thea Jones Kathleen Kirk Melva and more across grades. Saint Josephs Convent Tingha lists Patricia Partridge Joni Walker Jill Cox Gil bert Lee Chue Winsome Lee Chue Bruce Lee Chue Eva Fong Rosalie Fong Gaye Partridge and preparatory passes.
Boxing promoter Doug Robinson aims to match Kilt Green with D Connors for four rounds on Saturday at Guyra. Green is a regular fighter from 4 to 8 rounds, with recent bouts at Rushcutters Bay and other Sydney venues. Connors will face a suitable Sydney featherweight to stay competitive this weekend.
The death occurred in West Maitland at 64 from heart disease. He was a respected Guyra carpenter born in Tamworth and lived most of his life there. Survived by two sons Everary of Armidale and Alyda in Sydney, and two daughters Mrs B N Simpson Black Mountain and Mrs E A Stevenson Sydney, twelve grandchildren. His wife died 15 years earlier. Interment followed in the Church of England portion of West Maitland cemetery.
Mr. W Youman was unanimously reelected president of the Agricultural Bureau at a Monday meeting. The branch confirmed his leadership and praised his longstanding service and work for the bureau.
The Rev C G Mathieson MA was inducted at St Columba's Presbyterian Church with over 250 people including Armidale visitors. The service was led by Rev Norman Word and attended by presbytery elders, parish officials, and local clergy. A reception followed in Odd Fellows Hall and Mr Mathieson thanked supporters before taking charge.
Attendance nears nine hundred as races run with minimal incidents despite a mix up among starters. Betting strong but margins tight while track conditions praised. Officials plan future meetings and note high quality program listings and local statistics from court and labour divisions. Blackberries profitable as Tingha boys harvest fruit.
Tricky winds and poor light hampered a 300 yard conclucting shoot at Ben Lomond range on Saturday. A sweepstake featured 10 shots per shooter with handicap. Results list R. Ho til Pollock Porritt Butler Gallimore Pearson and Wok with Butler Appearances. Next shoot set for 500 yards and the Porritt Car event aims to perfect order with Ge omond Club entering TENNIS TEAM DEFEATED on Sunday. E Egan J Coward H Tarrant C Walsh and others played Jones’ team on the latter’s courts.
Wil Nillyeans and others search for blackberries and find steady sales. Farmers expect money production from honey this season as activity rises. The Progress Association will join its meeting on Tuesday February 8, with strong attendance anticipated.
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