Guyra Argus Thursday Edition Details
Local paper notes publication every Thursday afternoon with no further readable details. The fragment mentions a person named Ant Ray and a garbled date indicator. No verifiable events or names beyond those.
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
1
Local paper notes publication every Thursday afternoon with no further readable details. The fragment mentions a person named Ant Ray and a garbled date indicator. No verifiable events or names beyond those.
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On Boxing night at the residence in Armidale district Mr Patrick Heagney aged eighty two who was born at Armidale and among early settlers of the district died after fifty two years in Falconer farming. Survived by five sons and two daughters, funeral conducted by Rev E N iv DA with pallbearers Harry Jack Robt and others. Hannah Sutton aged fourteen, twin daughter of Mr and Mrs Sutton, died with army service at home and grave in Guyra Cemetery.
A scrambled local notes page reports several personal movements and social events. Mentions include Mr oat 4 Janes as timetable master of Borra who plans to join Mew Jones for a carnival in Seedney. Others travel between Yurra Tost Offer and Morree, with visits to parents and holiday returns. Various residents from Natasa torifil Perein to Gavin, Perrin of Mate, and Miss Jean Maher are noted in plans and celebrations at hotels and homes around Cowra and nearby towns, with references to family gatherings and a coming event at Tapers' Hotel and local venues.
The report notes criticism of a proposed motor car industry scheme in Australia and cites Minister Mero Lewson on government power to regulate prices and profits. It also mentions a Melbourne church service disrupted by a selection, a court fine for a clash with communists, and Victoria's cricket win. Earthquake tolls in Turkey rise with thousands dead and widespread destruction. The piece also touches on the Empire Air Force scheme, recruitment plans, and overseas carving of Australiana identity within the Empire structure.
At about 1 45 a m a man allegedly under the influence threatened to burn a dwelling on Olèra Street Guyra occupied by Mr John Mel Muldoon his wife and child. A fire was seen near the back verandah and two hoses with papers were found. The man was arrested and charged with being found in the act with intent to commit a felony. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to imprisonment. The accused was very drunk when arrested.
A Buick driven by Mr. McDonald of Moamanat Anni dale and Hagelgreen Wandsworth overturned on the Inverelluyre road about eight miles from Guyra after a near side wheel biowout. Jockey Cyril Roberts and Mr. Ray Ogilvie suffered injuries. Ogilvie’s wounds included a scalp wound and head injury. Ogilvie was taken to Clareton Hospital Guyra in satisfactory condition. McDonald and another occupant had minor injuries. Police investigated at the scene and the car was towed to Burgess Garage for refueling and repairs.
Arcadia Theatre presents a lavish program featuring Miliza Korjus in The Great Waltz and a Vienna music and ballet showcase with Korjus, Stradivarius, and Amati performers. Also shows aviation themed film with Rosenbloom and a lineup including Party, Arizona Legion, Oneing Tear, Life Else in College, Burg ’em up O Connor, and Danger High Voltage.
The secretary appeals for funds and comforts for soldiers in need across the district. A general meeting is planned for January 2, at Chilfellawa Hall to organize public support and representation for the Comfort Fund Committee.
The secretary of the Pastures Protection Board at Armidale requires owners and occupiers of stock to furnish returns under the Pastures Protection Act by the thirtieth day of December. Failure to comply risks summary conviction and penalties. non-receipt of the return by the board may result in actions against ratepayers and landowners.
Correspondent reports German threat analysis from Allied sources. The White Paper outlines potential campaigns including Finnish resistance, German cooperation with allies, and the strategic aim to blunt Allied advances. It stresses the need for coordinated action and secure logistics.
A fragmented local report notes varied weather over the holidays and a mix of busy activity. It mentions several unnamed people and a casual sense of crowd movement around shops and squares, with no clear outcomes or dates.
Mine Katty Randers and companions toured Saude Me and arrived in Mugula as guests of Mr. and Mrs. W Hoke. The group included Tod Mes, U Akio, Miss VF, Alin, and motored to the town for a brief social visit.
A market review notes varied stamp receipts among farmers. One man allegedly forwarded peas for lawheld payment and received a small sum. Another grew 217 bushels and got a penny, while a third with over 300 bushels faced expenses exceeding £45. A fourth farmer ordered a halt to picking, warning theft could lead to selling the poor.
Rainfall totals and wet days recorded at Guyra in 1933 show varied monthly totals from February to November. Notable figures include 420 points in February, 28.8 wet days in June, 210 points and 12 wet days in August, and 45 points with wet days in September.
A wartime proclamation mobilizes Britain’s population toward immediate national service, with nearly two million men expected to respond. The measure signals a determined effort by Great Britain to fulfill its wartime obligations and bolster allied efforts.
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