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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1944
Page
2
The Argus under new ownership vows better local news coverage and closer staff involvement in Guyra and district. It refutes fears of moving the paper away, notes printing locally from the parent office, and calls for authenticated news contributions amid wartime headlines and hopes for 1944.
Personal mentions list residents and visitors in Brockiey Sydney Llangothlin Ollera street Ben Lomond and Guyra including Mr and Mrs F Muldoon Miss Bessie Neilson Privates B and G Tarrant John Archibald RAF and others on leave. A hospital casualty Mrs A Kerr and a London New Years Eve broadcast note reference 2000 ton raid. local units and Comforts Fund messages noted.
Len Kirk Sergi, W. H. Coakes and W. Coakes express gratitude for Christmas parcels sent by the Guyra W.V3 to the boys at the Freat Privates. The note highlights appreciation from the group for the thoughtful gifts and support.
Financial returns reveal Guyra district productivity may produce £500000 annually. Potatoes doubled to 6000 acres with income near £120000. Green peas on 2000 acres valued £60k to £70k. Navy beans on 3000 acres could yield £30k to £40k. Wool about 10000 bales valued £10k to £200k. Oats maize and other crops would push total to about £500000 yearly.
The Argus invites readers to submit news of social functions marriages picnics meetings and district activities to reflect life in Guyrm. Reports from residents are welcome to help mirror community events.
The Church of England Women's Guild held its New Year’s Eve social with strong attendance. The crowd limited dancing to keep it comfortable, and profits totaled £35.
Convalescing at Strickland Vaucluse Mrs Kerrs daughter Jean improved after treatment at Children’s Memorial Hospital Sydney. Sergeant James Shields, once in charge of the Guyra police station, died suddenly at Casino aged 54. KRXS Mr W S Wardrop appointed manager of the Guyra Argus, bringing experience from Culcairn. Accompanied by Mrs Wardrop they expect a visit from daughter Mary this month. Mr A Campbell left Guyra to join Armidale Express as Imotype operator. Mrs Campbell and family plan to stay in Guyra.
The Argus, long the district’s monthly, unveils a modern edition after a change of ownership. The paper pledges comprehensive district news coverage with cable and telegraphic services from reliable global sources, urging local business and residents to support its revival and strengthen community rights.
The F. J. Mann Estate ends 32 years of management of the Guyra Argus. Executors M. McB. Mann and N. P. Cameron express gratitude to the Guyra district for support, urge continued reader backing for the new management, and note outstanding accounts due to December 31 will be directed to payment locations in the next issue.
The death occurred at West Tamworth of retired railway officer David Alexander Angus McKenzie aged 74. Born at Redfern he was a noted athlete in youth and served three years on the staff at German POW camps during the last war. Survived by his wife Alice Haywood and children Mrs A Stone Sydney, Mrs E J Hodder Linngothiin, Mrs A J Leary West Tamworth, Miss Grace McKenzie Sydney, and sons David Balgowiah and Albert ALF. Burial was in Presbyterian cemetery West Tamworth.
The Tenterden sub-branch of the Guyra Comforts Fund has raised £368 since June 1941 to aid servicemen and servicewomen. Revenue came from member subscriptions, afternoon teas, donations, social events, sports, sales of goods, and competitions. disbursements supported the Red Cross Society, Guyra Comforts Fund, the China Cap Appeal, wool knitting, and gifts to service members. 37 financial members invited. gala day planned for January 31 with the dance postponed to avoid clashing with the Diggers Ball. Donations from Mrs. Mayled and Mr. Len Neilsen noted. competition for a doll won by Mr. Don Stewart.
The Shire Council has improved Guyra streets with kerbing and tar paving. Urgent remaining jobs focus on Ollerat Street including cement strip work and a path to cope with conditions. Bradley IM Bakery and local residents urged prompt action to finalize health and safety improvements.
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