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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1947
Page
2
The traveling public objects to delays on the New England Highway at Tilbuster Creek due to lack of an alternative crossing while a new bridge is built. Repeated highway closures have isolated residents of Guyra and district from hospital and ambulance services, risking life during urgent moments.
Charles Lyford Mackenzie aged 80 died suddenly at 66 Brown Street Armidale after returning from hospital. Senior partner of Mackenzie and Mair in Armidale, he was well known in the legal profession. Service held at St Bartholomew Ollera with interment in Ollera cemetery Church of England portion.
A conference of shire representatives will discuss reclassifying the road from Yetman to Raleigh as a nine state highway. Mr G C Close, Investment Officer, Department of Rail and Roads, visits the New England and Namoi regions with the Divisional Engineer. Delegates are expected from coastal to Queensland border councils and will be entertained by Guyra Shire Councillors.
The W.V.S. ladies continue support for troops overseas in Japan and again seek suitable books to mail to local servicemen on duty. Donations are welcomed by Mrs. Birmingham at the local unit.
Miss Laurice Prisk visits Sydney while Jim McIntyre leaves Black Mountain for Newcastle. Jeffrey Archibald takes a position in Townsville. Quentin Campbell and Mrs. Campbell holiday with relatives as Gra ham Hood and others are noted. Multiple locals travel, visit relatives, and plan holidays. a wedding at Hamilton is announced for John Geary’s brother with Miss Rodgers. Alma Collins and Thomas Barnes wed in Guyra with plans to reside there.
A deputation from Guyra and District Chamber of Commerce urged the Guyra Shire Council to establish a designated camping area for seasonal workers. The group cited health concerns and a poor roadside image, urging controlled sites, possibly on stock routes, with separate areas for families and mixed camping populations.
Contract advertisers are requested to hand in changes of advertising matter not later than Tuesday. No guarantee of the change being effected can be given if copy is received later.
Town planners oppose roadside camps within town limits while urging action to improve living standards for rural workers. Health and planning officials note 11 campers on Tingha road with basic sanitation. Council seeks five acres outside town to host seasonal workers camps and asks the Armidale Board for approval.
Stationmaster R Watts outlines March excursion rail travel between Sydney and Guyra. Return tickets valid within a single calendar month, with sleeping berths and seats where available. The Sydney train leaves Central at 5 30 p.m. March 25 for Guyra arriving 8 a.m. next day. the return from Guyra departs 2 40 p.m. March 26 arriving Sydney at 6 a.m. the next morning.
The Guyra Parents' and Citizens' Association reports membership more than doubled in 1946 from 34 to 36. The secretary notes progress toward a new school, with support from the Shire Council and Chamber of Commerce, despite labour and material shortages. The report covers library additions, a radio amplifying system, water supply fallouts, and a 39 pound 15 shilling credit balance.
The president Mrs J F Parsons praised the tact and efficiency of the long serving predecessor Mrs Youman noting only two meeting days were missed and one late. A life membership badge was presented with a bouquet as thanks. Mrs Youman expressed thanks and said her work was for love of it.
Public notice from the Guyra Technical Education Advisory Committee led by Mr J Love states 1947 motor maintenance courses will be held at Purgess Garage. Brigg's Cafe will host a Wednesday night session where supervisor Mr Stan Cox will present the course and take enrolments from interested young men.
The document notes a plan to ask the Minister about the timing of a prepaid visit to Guyra, seeking confirmation of when the trip would occur.
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