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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1953
Page
2
The piece muses on a hopeful New Year mindset among Australians, contrasting cheerful outlooks with warnings of upcoming political tests. It urges steadier effort to raise living standards, support less prosperous regions, and balance holiday spirit with productive work to sustain national prosperity and government undertakings.
Local residents and relatives are described as moving through towns like Llangothlin Ben Lomond and Ben Morton for holidays. People visit family in Sydney Brisbane Canberra and Victoria while others plan weddings and reunions during the festive season.
A presentation will be held at Tattersall's Hotel Armidale on January 16 to Mr. L. W. Thomas of Kiawarra Guyra, winner of the 1952 lamb breeders' competition northern division. The annual event is conducted by the Department of Culture in conjunction with Rural.
Dorothy Hutton elder daughter of Mrs. John Hutton of Fern Hill Black Mountain wed William James Thomson son of Mr. and Mrs. W Thomson Skara Brae Helen Street Morwell at Gartsherrie Parish Church Coatbridge Scotland. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Campbell Stewart with Lieut R N Sharpe RN giving away the bride. The couple plan a Scotland and England honeymoon before returning to Australia.
At the auxiliary stall prizes were won including Christmas stockings donated by local businessmen. Winners include Mrs J McDermott and Mr P Guiness for stockings, Mr E Mulligan for a doll in cat, and Mr Tony Thomas for a lucky envelope. The auxiliary thanks the donors for the stockings' contents.
Fourteen landholders in the Tingha district plan a cooperative drive against rabbits. A meeting on January 17 will discuss plans for a uniform and simultaneous attack on the rabbits.
The library reopened after closure since December 24 drawing a large crowd of mainly children. Borrowers could take two extra books over the holidays and many youngsters spoke of a day at Sydney Zoo to see the animals in their books, especially giraffes.
The Mountain Rose lodge of M U I C C F at Ben Lomond, opening 40 years ago with 23 members, reports solid finances with 50 plus benefit members 30 hospital subscribers and 25 medical members. Officers elected include Noble Grand C Butler Vice Grand R Butler Secretary R P Butler Guardian A C Martin Warden J Butler Conductor A R Zahn. The junior lodge Rosebud held a Christmas event. Ben Lomond tennis club defeated Glenazi by one set 12 games.
A reflective excerpt notes Australians should feel satisfied to bend their wills and backs in the year ahead, emphasizing national resilience and continued effort. The tone urges perseverance and collective resolve.
The Guyra Shire Brass Band, with 20 members, seeks more volunteers while marking about four decades of activity. For the year, monthly meetings were planned, past year performances occurred monthly at local functions, and a full instrument set minus an E flat soprano cornet remains. Officers include President Viv Hall, Vice-President Dr. Hudson, Secretary D L Mauser, and Band Master J Holt.
The Guvra branch of the Country Women's Association announces plans to improve its local premises. An autumn fair in Oddfellows Hall is set for Saturday March 14 with stalls for produce cakes and a jumble sale. The group invites more members and notes a meeting on January 24.
The National Fitness Committee expresses appreciation to volunteers who helped run events. Jim Cleary presided over the loud speaker, with Bill Faulkner and Dick Hiscox assisting. Bruce Starr, Doug Burey, Keith Parsons and Bruce Cummins ran the bar, while a group of ladies led by Mrs. Reg Hudson dispensed luncheons and tea in the dining room.
The Marx Brothers film Love Happy debuts at Arcadia Theatre Guyra January 10 with Harpo in a full role praised for pantomime skill. Critics note unusual resemblance to Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford’s suggestion to producers Cowan.
The Children's Holiday Play Centre in the CWA rooms opens this week as part of NSW's network of over 70 centres statewide. Trained adult leaders guide games crafts and sports while free milk is provided. operations run daily 9 am to 5 pm with supervision.
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