13 Feb 1941
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1941
Page
1
Local Guyra newspaper issue dated February 1 features the weekly edition front page with community notices and brief items. The OCR text shows the paper’s name and date, indicating a Thursday publication pattern and standard local coverage.
In Armidale Sessions Court Robinson appealed a conviction tied to alleged assault by George Field of Ben Lomond. The magistrate set bail at £20 and ordered two years of good behavior, with Robinson to cover costs. The hearing also noted Field’s denial of involvement in the stabbing and a later court warning to a witness.
The local social column records engagements including Doris Ellen Pryor’s daughter to Jehu Amesander, and Heryl Wiscox’s engagement to Edwin (Ted) along with news of visits by Senator Stanly Ko Amour to Guyra. Also mentioned are health updates on Mrs G. J. Mitchell, Sergeant Dean holidaying with his parents at Lake View Guyra, and other travelers and hometown notices across Arid Dale, Armidale, and surrounding areas.
Delegates from Garret District Patriotic bodies formed a Central Bellot to aid soldiers and dependents. Each member contributes part of their donations, with Guyre Comfort Fund already investing £400 in War Savings Certificates. A fundraising carnival and dance is set for March 22 to support the Creek Day Appeal.
Melbourne officials advocate stronger and wider immunisation campaigns for children against diphtheria. Dr Scholes and Health Officers urge councils to provide immunisation facilities and to plan ongoing programs, stressing vaccines’ proven effectiveness while opposing compulsory immunisation.
The weekly forecast lists highs and lows for Thursday through Wednesday with readings including 2 and 12-52. Rainfall for the month totals 207 points, 144 of which fell yesterday. Today is a real winter day, cold and windy, with a minus 40 degree wind chill.
Postponed race meeting at Guyra featured races with betting and results including Lochiel driven by Layton holding wins in multiple events. Key contenders included Midnight, Comet, Misa Haydes and Hunt up with payouts listed and special prizes such as the Lady Forecourt and Sovereign Handicap reflects the day’s outcomes.
Mrs. A B K Taylor presided at WoW meeting. relief fund voted. donation and knitting drives organized. Jean Soudere and mother will assist with dance fundraiser. Community Binging event planned. volunteers urged to donate garters and scarves. Mr W Welcks to distribute items. dates set for upcoming activities.
A meeting notice from Guyra Associates outlines proposed provisions for a forthcoming session. The note lists attendees including Mrs Fisher and Mrs Morgan and mentions secretary Mrs O Mitchellho. It specifies a date around February and invites interested parties to attend at a local venue, with references to weekly meetings and procedural details.
Three women in the district were fined 100 each for involvement in a gambling and betting ring operated via five telephones. The case, heard by Constable Mune, described a scheme linked to a Burrington area address and a river source, with one defendant supplying workers and receiving weekly payments. Previous convictions noted. Murray claimed a personal role in assisting and maintaining a domestic situation.
A fragmented match report describes a contest between teams with taunts and attempts at key plays. The text mentions players and venues obliquely and notes the outcome remains unclear amid garbled lines.
Conference announces lectures at Aermidale Town Hall and University on February 15 focusing on rural subjects for men with separate sessions for ladies. Event is free and aims to attract landowners and farmers for expert talks.
Fragmented ad text lists claims to purify blood and remove blackheads, relieve acute rheumatism, with garbled lines about Dunators, pest cable, and a Mrs Mlay Muldoon. Miscellaneous sale and invitation notices follow with broken phrases and unclear items.
A brief item lists a request seeking a specific set of items with cryptic abbreviations and names. The note reads like a terse notice for a trade or search, mentioning persons or codes and lacking clear context or location. Further details are unreadable.
Cricket score notes show multiple players and figures in a cluttered OCR. Entities include North Reid, Aber Sur, Young, Copeland, Hogbin, O'Donnell, Martin, Welty, McLeod, and several others. The fragment records batters, bowlers, and totals with numerous indeterminate timings and figures.
A garbled OCR item mentions a Kong 5 janeenger Coupe, a small mill, folded cards, and various gear like wheels and a hood. Details are unreadable, with no coherent sale terms or clear entities to summarize.
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