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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
1
Under management at Armidale the Women's Voluntary Services calls for wartime knitting and sewing for soldiers. Volunteers urged, especially men’s work items, with patterns and materials obtainable from Mrs Weyds. a Saturday meeting will update progress and distribute needed material.
February church notices from Guyra Sam and surrounding parishes list Holy Communion services at Guyra and parish chapel weekly morning observances, quarterly meetings after services, and special anniversaries. Presbyterian church services on February dates mention ministers Cruickshank and Norman McRie with local arrangements and schedule notes.
Frenday and Sunday services listed with various gatherings for Salvation Army and Women's groups. Evening prayer, Home League, and Folvalien meetings noted alongside unclear proper names and times.
The Guyra Argus issue dated February 1941 appears in a Thursday edition record. It notes a weekly publication cadence and local Australian community news of the period.
Local news reports the engagement of Line Toon daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Brisk to Patrek Anthony son of Mr and Mrs J Green of Kogarah. The notice also covers the formation of a Soldiers Relief Fund for Guyra and various local community updates.
The committee aimed for a strong Bardhvay meeting with new entrants added by Curther mermbray i. Key weights listed include OPENING HANDICAP furlongs with Haat Cap 10.10 and Lorhiel 11, and NOVICE HANDICAP entries such as Drocford 9.0 and Rodger 8.7. The PATRIOTIC HANDICAP shows Lochiel 10.5 and Plain Bill 10.0 among others.
Weather report lists Friday 76 and 10 for highs and lows, Saturday unclear, Monday 81 and 4, Tuesday 50, Wednesday 67 and 40. Monthly outlook points to a mid month milestone.
For sale listings include a five passenger coupe folding feature and a truck with body in good condition. Also advertised is a Ford touring model with a new hood. Registered and priced cheaply.
The elder daughter Misa Helena Margaret Moyes and Rev Roger Sinelsir Correll married early yesterday at Bt Potter's Church Eastern THN Melbourne. Rev Maynard officiated with Rev Cheong assisting. The bride wore dusty pink crepe with an orchid and a corded rib ton beret. The groom is the elder son of Mrs A Correll of Minlaton. David Deon served as best man.
Auctioneers of ATLL dale in conjunction with T KB Sale and Cy announce a clearance sale of Sutton farm near Armidale. Stock includes about 42 Devon cattle and a large sheep flock plus plant. Sale starts 1.30 pm with buyers urged to arrive on time and follow the red flag entrance from the Armidale Inverell road.
At the Tubtamurra Comforts Branch monthly meeting held at Abbey Green Llangothlin members received equipment and garments including 60 pairs of Cox 2 balaclava caps 8 pullovers 1 polo collar 1 scarf 12 washers 2 pairs of pyjamas and 2 flannels A sleeveless pullover won by Mr Ambal Campbell and a pair of fowls donated by Mim F Walls won by Mr Reg Porn Both raffles drew prizes from daies held at Llingethlin and raised funds for future meeting expenses Delegates attended from multiple localities and raffles were conducted with itemized prices noted for future accounting.
Notes recount Briggs Cup upset with W Tierney and J Mitchell beating holders Wheaton and Newton. Henry Cotton’s Red Cromes matches raised over £26,000, surpassing modest hopes as 1830s weather dampened play. Jomen Brold at 71 remains a strong links figure. Wolton Heath home course noted. Grantlond Mice cites USA 140 golf honors led by Lawson Little and others.
The Guyra Agricultural Bureau schedules a mountaly meeting next Saturday to discuss important business including Beente Tour arrangements for 30 visitors from Armidale. Delegates and residents are urged to attend to boost the district’s wool, sheep, cattle, pea and potato industries and to hear Mr J E Dodds on potato growing.
The inaugural First Aid Class for 1941 met at Bhire Chambers with strong attendance. Dr A G Child outlined a lecture series on First Aid related to war, focusing on advanced wound treatment and bombed site experiences. Additional talks will cover wartime strain on National Services. next meeting is at Guyra Practice School. Intent to form a new class and contact Chief Warden for interested members.
A Boxing Contest at Aventuls Theatre raised funds for the Soldiers Welfare Comfort Fund. Contributions totalled £18 1 4 with £1 donations from Messrs Robinson and Dutton. Mrs Rud organized a stall and collection box, adding £3 13 3, bringing the day’s proceeds to £10 14 6.
The Apple and Pear Acquisition Committee NSW outlines rules for direct sales, consignment packing, inspection and payment terms for growers. It urges growers to obtain the publication and cooperate via district representatives and approved agents, with sales through designated packing sheds and Darling Harbour headquarters.
Woe will offer Ave, LES MULLIGAN, TY. the whole of its Stock and Plant on Ratton property south west of Guyra. Comprised 1,600 good quality merino sheep, 400 aged ewes and wethers, 900 ewes with lambs at foot, 800 ewes four-tooth dry, 200 wethers six-tooth, mixed breeding week, 42 Devon cattle, 10 cows with calves, 16 dry cows, horses and gear including a new tractor, stump jump ploughs, tapestry gear, wire strainers, and a full set of farming implements. Sale to commence October in good forward condition.
Job notices from Mermilment Toadern and Madenta Hotel detail opportunities at Meat Tae in tows and Oppealed Tatts Hotel with applications through MRS. M. A Muldoon.
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