Guyra Argus urges cultural progress and public library
A 1920s oration in Guyra argues for a town library under the NSW Public Libraries Act, criticizes the Memorial Institute library, and calls for an Arts and Crafts Society. It stresses need for cultural facilities, including music groups, choral work, and crafts to unite and educate residents and uplift agriculture communities.
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Memorial Institute
Central School
Guyra
New South Wales
Shire Council
Jayra
Miss Gloria Qehlers and many locals on holidays in Ade lay
Personal notices from Guyra and surrounding towns list Miss Gloria Qehlers of Oliera direct and Mrs F Starr entertaining in South Guyra. Several residents visit relatives in Dalveen Wollongong Sydney and Brisbane while others holiday or plan trips. A hospital patient is named and a 21st birthday party is noted. The piece ends with cultural awakening commentary for Guyra.
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Gloria Qehlers
Oliera
Adelai
F. Starr
South Guyra
G. Lindenberg
Dalveen
Queensland
Diggers Ball May Return After RS L Meeting
The Guyra Sub-branch of the RS L plans a special meeting for members and wives to discuss reviving the prewar Diggers Ball. Attendees at the Friday meeting included president W J Brodle, K Redman, EB Cullen, R J Morgan, and others with secretary O R Pearson present. An apology was received from Rev Harris.
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Guyre
Guyra
RS. L
Messrs
W. J. Brodle
K. Redman
EB. Cullen
R. J. Morgan
W. A. Roberts
J. Cleary
W. Schaefer
G. Smith
K. Ears
P. Roberts
B. Cummins
O. R. Pearson
Re . Harris
Motor
W. J
Potato Prices Leave Growers Urging Petition Submission
Readers report fluctuating potato prices prompting growers to push a formal petition. The article notes concerns over supply, pricing pressures, and a call for action by industry groups to present proposals to officials.
Sub-branch remembers Walter Chisholm and plans year
Members pause in memory of Walter Chisholm former sub-branch member. They approve printing membership cards with a calendar of meeting dates, review treasurer’s report showing balances and War Savings Certificates, pass accounts for payment, and plan a theatre party for members.
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Brodie
Walter Chisholm
Bank of New South Wales
Commonwealth Bank
Women's Auxiliary
Clothing Parcels Report From Jihliva Branch Message
The Guyra Branch of the Women's National... reports a credit balance of 116. Receipts since the last meeting include a stall on Christmas Eve for 21 and a social on the same date for 21. Donations were received from local war widows. cheques distributed. Sympathy letters to Mr. Williams and Migham were approved. A drive for donations of books for troops in Japan will be organized.
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Guyra
Nather Front
Jihliva
Czechoslovakia
Snager
Raapest
Street Stall Benefits Guyra Parents and Citizens Association
A street stall held last Saturday by the Guyra Parents and Citizens Association raised seven shillings and ten pence. Garden vegetables were sold and a competition conducted. Winners included a bottle of perfume awarded to Mr. J Stewart and a cake to Mrs. Frewin. The ladies running the stall are commended for their effort in poor weather.
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Nancy
Crystalbrook Road
Sydney
Sydney Technics College
Geoff Greenstreet
Warren
Guyra
Casino
Guyra Parents and Citizens’ Association
J. Stewart
Frewin
New Bank for Guyra to Open Soon in Bradley Street
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has purchased land on Bradley Street in Guyra. The acquisition includes Kehrer’s billiard saloon Flood’s hairdressing saloon and Cox’s boot repair shop. Bank plans modern premises and a business opening within weeks. Sale arranged by OR Pearson of Guyra.
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Bradley Street
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Qehter
Flood
Cox
OR Pearson
Guyres
Railway statistics at Guyra station January 1947
Move ments and revenue figures for Guyra railway station in January 1947 show 445 tickets issued, 896 coaching movements, with the previous January's figures 578 tickets and 682 coaching movements. Data supplied to stationmaster Mr R Watts.
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Guyra
R. Watts
Words of Wisdom From a Poem Fragment
A fragmentary quotation notes that words and wisdom abound in sense rich language. The brief item nods to classic verse and a poetical voice, mentioning fruit of sense beneath it and reference to Pope for authority.
Inland Trade Tonnage Figures for Livestock and Goods
Inwards and outward tonnage breakdowns show livestock and miscellaneous goods. cattle numbers 56 and sheep 137 recorded, with outward cattle 13 trucks and 3 trucks for other goods. Wool, wheat, hay appear in inwards and miscellaneous categories with varying tonnages.
North West County Council boundary extension proposal
The government gazette notifies a plan to extend the North West County Council boundaries to include about 520 square miles of Gost ckshire. Objections may be filed within one month.
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North West County Council
Gostckshire
Walter Chisholm Testimonial Fund Extended at Guyra Sub-Branch
The Guyra Sub-Branch of the Bilast Friday night voted to keep the Walter Chisholm Testimonial Fund open for another month to allow diggers and others to contribute. Donations already received include amounts from Cleary Archibald Roberts and many others, with funds to be handed to Chisholm’s widow via the secretary Mr. R Pearson. The list shows many gifts of 10 shillings and £1 contributions.
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Guyra
Walter Chisholm
L. Wheaton
Les Reeves
W. J. Little
C. Jackson
A . Mackenzie
R. Morgan
Smith
Guessing Competition at Guyta Show Sees Heaviest Steer Win
A weight guessing event at the Guyta Show awarded Mr W Beckenham for estimating the steer at 641 lbs. The carcass dressed 642 lbs. The steer, donated by Mr HH White of Bald Blair, benefits the Guyta District War Memorial Hospital Fund. Proceeds from the competition and meat sale support the fund. The animal was praised for its fine condition from Bald Blair pastures.
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Guyta
W. Beckenham
Wheaton
Guyta District War Memorial Hospital
HH. F. White
Bald Blair
Blair
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Sus. Farrer
H. Hanna
Peter
Auburn
Hey
Keith Oehlers
Betty
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E.‘T. Woods
Burwood
J. R. Carroll
Ollera-street
Mr. Woods
Boyd Willis
Mubawellarodk
Cedric Dean
Mary Sewell
Harold Sewell
Sed
Diggers
Tasmanian
NEW Bank For
Marion McArthur
P.O. Box
Railway Statistics
Pope
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Shaw
H. Beesley
Phoas
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