It Was a Grand Show at Guyra Revival Exhibition
The Guyra and district P A and H Association staged a revival exhibition on Friday and Saturday, praised for its wonderful cooperation, well executed plan, and wide participation. It united farmers, horticulturists, and food producers in a relaxed social gathering amid wartime strain. President R H Williams, secretary A A Mackenzie, and treasurer Cliff Starr led the successful effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra
P.A. and
H. Association
R. H. Williams
A. A. Mackenzie
Cliff Starr
Accident at garage blinds worker with battery acid
Mr. E. McDonnell of Malpas street, employed at Mr. W. J. Tierney's garage, was injured when a battery being removed from a charger burst and sprayed his eyes with acid. He sought medical help and remains incapacitated with temporary loss of sight in his left eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. McDonnell
Malpas Street
W. J.tierney
Selly Oak P. and C. Association Dissolved and New Officers Elected
The Selly Oak school site near Tenterden prompted the disbanding of the P. and C. Association. Donations of £5 went to school funds and a similar sum to the Tenterden Ollera Comforts Fund. A new association formed with President J. Mayled Secretary A. R. Mulligan Treasurer C. Mayled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selly Oak
Tenterden
P. and C. Association
Tenterden-Ollera Comforts
J. Mayled
A. R. Mulligan
C. Mayled
Death of Ralph Wheaton at Palm Beach
Last week Ralph Wheaton aged 44, brother of C. E. Wheaton of Dutton's Parade, collapsed and died in Palm Beach. He served in World War I after enlisting at 15 and reenlisted in World War II in 1940. After returning he had ongoing poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wheaton
C. E. Wheaton
Dutton's Parade
Palm Beach
Secord
Guyra Personal Notices and Servicemen Leave
Local notices list residents visiting, guests, and service men's leaves. Names include Mr M Little of Black Mountain staying with Mr and Mrs Matthews, Miss E Glen of Cowan, Miss Fio Akin returning from Sydney, Mrs B McGovern hosting daughter-in-law Mrs Bill McGovern of Sydney, and Spr Aub Bowen home on leave. Also updates on new appointee Harley Hyson at Guyra Railway, Pte A A Bennett's thanks to WWS, and several discharged servicemen among Guyra residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Little
Black Mountain
Mudgee
B. McGovern
Ollera-street
Bill McGovern
Sydney
W. Bawn
South Guyra
Spr
Aub. Bowen
Islands
de Nene
Doris Simpson
W. Simpson
Miss Ivy Mills Obituary at Rocky Gully Guyra
Miss Ivy Imus Mills died Friday night at her parents home in Rocky Gully Guyra aged 48. She had been an invalid all her life. A service was held at St James Church and interment followed in the Church of England portion of Guyra cemetery officiated by Rev R A Harris. Survived by five sisters and three brothers including Mrs G Dean Mrs A Reddan Mrs R Campbell of Guyra and Messrs Cliff John and James Mills of Guyra and W Parker and M Cowley of Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Mills
E. A. C. Mills
Rocky Gully
Guyra
Ivy Imus
Armidale
St. James Church
R. A. Harris
Isl
Mesdames G. Dean
A. Reddan
R. Campbell
W. Parker
M. Cowley
Sydney
Messrs
Cliff, John and
James
Bereaved South Guyra Family Mourns Pte Bert Holt
Pte Herbert Francis Holt aged 22 was killed in action at Malaya on January 27, 1942. Son of Mr and Mrs Sam Holt, he enlisted with the Eighth Division in 1940 with brothers Don and Jack. Don and Jack were captured. Survived by parents five brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Holt
South Guyra
Pte
Herbert Francis Holt
Bert
Malaya
Don
Jack
Eighth Division
Norman
Stanley
Colin
Ivy
Elva
Pte Reg Davidson Killed in Malaya January 27 1942
Family notified that Pte Reg Davidson died in Malaya on January 27 1942. Sixth son of Mrs J Davidson and the late Mr Davidson of Alva Liangothiii. Born at Uralla 27 years ago he showed promise as a Junior Farmer and vegetable grower. Enlisted June 1940. Survived by mother and ten brothers and two sisters including David James George Allan Dick Donald Thomas Duncan and Ken and Mrs C Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Reg Davidson
Malaya
J. Davidson
Mr. Davidson
Alva
Liangothiii
Urallae
David
Peter
James
George
Alf
Allan
Donald
Thomas
Ale
Duncan
Ken
Adams Adams Wedding in Guyra Church of England
The wedding of Meryl Adams to William Adams was held at St James Church of England Guyra. Rev Harris officiated with organist Mrs Cullen. Attendants included Shirley Adams Betty Adams and other relatives. The ceremony featured a white satin gown and a bow of gladioli and fern, with a pearl topaz heirloom for the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Church of England
Guyra
Meryl
Adams
Shirley Adams
Betty Adams
Meg
Judith Willis
Georgette
George Vicery
Victor Willis
C. Ansell
George Ward
Show Visitors Stranded as Storms Hit District
Heavy storms sweep the district causing creek floods on the eastern side. Several families returning east from the show were stranded and obliged to return to town. Pastures look well and winter feed prospects are bright. Rabbits breed plentifully and some pea crops suffer. Harvesting proceeds under great difficulties.
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Althow
Guyra
Reception and wedding details of Miss Prisk and groom
Miss Lorris Prisk sang during the reception where Mrs Adams greeted guests in the CWA Rooms. The bride wore a figured suit with black accessories. she was aided by the groom’s mother in a black embroidered headpiece. Rev Farris chaired toasts. The honeymoon heads to the South Coast with the couple planning a Sydney home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Guyra
Asiibe
Selly Oak P. & C. Association
Fio Akin
Malpas-street
Ee Eee Pte. A. A. Bennett
W.W.S
R. Simpson
Moore Street
L.A.C. Garnet Simpson
RAAF
Hom Cameron
Col. Cameron
Falconer
Stan Muldoon
J. A. Moore
R. Kibble
Newcastle
Cecil Little
Wentworth Hotel
Allan Graham
Mr. Little
Harry Chisholm
Lismore
W. Chisholm
W. Dean
Ollera Street
Armidale and
New England Hospital
R. J. Archibald
Cremorne
Moree
A.R. Jones
Neewarra
Jones
Eric Pearson
Reg Piper
P.O.W
Max Spicer
Ian Stewart
Russell
Gordon Milen
Basil Smith
Boyd Burges
Ernie Gilmour
Hugh Stuart
Frank Huey
Roy Grills
Bruce Tarrant
Stuart Starr
J. R. Carroll
Jack Carroll
L. Helyar
Heather
J. Cutmore
Elaine
John
Maly Jpas-Street
D. E. Sutherland
Bank of New South Wales
J. & Mackenzie
Rachael Sprules
John Richardson
James Cameron Giles Cleary
E. Cleary
Captain J. Cleary
Hamilton
Tattersall's Hotel
Richarison
Miss Richardson
Mr. Cleary
Cleary Snr
Knauer
Pte. Reg Davidson
Adams — Adams
Ter
Lorris Prisk
Paton and Baldwin’s Wools
H. Beesley
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