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Guyra Argus

Location

Guyra, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 22, 1945

Page

3

Old World Gown Weds LAC Atkins In Tuggerah Nuptials

Miss Alma Joyce Lockyer wed LAC Edmund George Atkins of the RAAF in a ceremony at Tuggerah on a Saturday. The bride wore an embroidered lace gown with a long skirt and heart shaped neckline and was attended by her sister as bridesmaid. Best man was Phillip Atkins. Music was by Nurse R. Lockyer and Gwenyth Atkins sang during the signing. After a reception at the CWA rooms the couple planned a North Coast honeymoon and will reside in Tuggerah after the war.

Alma Joyce Lockyer Lac Edmund George Atkins RAAF M. Atkins Tuggerah F. G. Lockyer Pine Grove Ben Lomond Phillip Atkins Gwenyth Atkins C.W.A W. Hills Lockyer Atkins Sydney

Awards Count for Indian Army in This War

The tally shows eighteen Victoria Crosses one George Cross, 142 Distinguished Service Orders, and three Indian Orders of Merit 1st Class awarded to officers and men of the Indian Army in this conflict.

Scarcity of Forks Sparks Action in Dorrigo District

Local meeting discusses urgent fork supply to farms and tablelands for potato growers. Officials propose diverting forks from wholesalers to farming areas, borrowing from Dorrigo growers, and coordinating with SWAC and S.W.A.C. to avert harvest delays. Also notes tobacco stock, potato grading rules, and camp gear rents amid ongoing supply issues.

Messrs H. F. White B. Croft Mr. Caddy Dorrigo Dist E. E. Wright L. W. J. Reeves S.W.A.C. al. Dorrigo

Early English Crocus Arrival and Cultivation No. 1339

The article notes that crocus, brought to England by a pilgrim around 1339 probably from Arabia during Edward II's reign, was cultivated in England by 1582 and mentions several individuals connected to the National Service Office.

England Edward II Arabia

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Quentin A. Biddulph Guyra Armidale Guyra Armiate P.O A. Horner Fletcher Optician Bfardy ST Caddy Wright Department of Agriculture R. J. Noble L. P. Dutton Dutton Reeves Bald Blair N.S.O S.w.ac Mott E. N. McKie New England Glen Innes W. Youman Black Mountain C. C. Crane W.A.C Crampton Bradley Street Chevrolet Army General Motors Burgess’ Garage Australia Commonwealth
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