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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1948
Page
2
The district anticipates a strong year as the War Memorial Hospital proceeds, the Public Library opens, and a master plan for town development becomes law. Surveys for water supply and sewerage, plus park and playing field expansions, promise broad advancement for 1948.
Mr Norman Jackson of Bradley street reports the loss of a valuable sheep dog last week. The young animal, tied to a kennel during the owner's absence, became entangled in wires while attempting to jump a fence and was strangled by its chain. The dog had shown exceptional promise in work.
Seven year old John Smith son of Mr and Mrs Ron Smith of Olera street crushed his right thumb when caught in a pump cog. He was treated after the mishap and remained under care at home during Christmas with Mr and Mrs George Smith visiting.
The column lists numerous visitors and residents spending holidays around Guyra. Names include Basil Smith, G Woodward family, W Marshall, J Mulligan, Neville Chisholm, Walter Mann, Neville Kirk, Quinton Campbell, Miss Carmel Pryor, Bet Ramage, Mrs J Ormandy, D Sheridan, B Hayden, T Barker, Miss T Froome, Master Scobie Youman, and many local households in Ollera Street, Lagoon Road, and surrounding areas.
Ursula Rita Cook of Ollera Street Guyra announces her engagement to D C Pearson of Bondi Junction. The couple are identified as the eldest children of their respective families, with dates and further details to follow in due course.
A large holiday crowd attended the Convent dance at Oddfellows hall last Wednesday. Organisers Misses Doris Simpson and Connie Brazier created a lively program, with roses and streamers, plus flower bowls on supper tables. Winners included Keith Simpson and Miss Freda O'Sullivan in the spot waltz. Pam Briggs won a doll and T. Lee won cordials at Newcastle.
Christmas passed quietly in Guyras with families taking holidays at nearby beaches. Shoppers thronged the town on Christmas Eve though crowds slowed progress, yet spirits stayed festive despite a heavy downpour that evening.
The Mogg Swamp School held a Christmas event with tea, cakes, and flowers, marking the school’s third birthday. Diplomas and prize books were awarded to pupils including Marjor Ellis, Beryl Kunny, Oliver Hollis, and E Chard as results for first through fourth classes were announced.
A blitz Chevrolet waggon careered off the road at Cherry Tree Hill during Christmas holidays, skipping a gutter and fence to end 20 yards into Mr. J. McLean’s oat crop. Driver Leslie Thomas Allan Starr, 15, escaped injury. owner Mr. G. Moore owns the wrecked vehicle.
The Guyra Golf Associates reported 36 new members for the year at the annual meeting and a closing credit of £42. Officers elected include President Mrs Mason and Vice-Presidents Mrs Helyar and Miss Youman, with Mrs Mitchell as honorary secretary and Miss Brodie as honorary treasurer. Trophies were awarded for multiple events including Championship to Mrs Copeland and Assocates Cup to Miss Youman, among many others, as afternoon tea followed the meeting.
A large crowd attended the Mother Goose pantomime at the arcadia Theatre in Guyra on Christmas Eve. Tivoli Theatre artists formed the cast and delivered an original, entertaining version of the classic tale that delighted both adults and children.
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