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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1944
Page
2
Jayra reports that farmers including potato and bean growers faced harsh contracts and delayed payments while government agents pressed for higher output. The piece commends farmers for their wartime effort and demands fair prices, adequate distribution, and swift rail transport to prevent ruinous costs.
Mrs. E M Starr, secretary of the Guyra CWA, reports herb contributions received for fighting services. Anonymous donors left two large parcels with Mr Brigge, with thanks to Mesdames Sisson Stevenson and Briges for herbs, plus 2/ from Master R Crampton. First 1944 meeting on Saturday will welcome new members and inspire a strong year.
Local residents of Guyra and surrounding areas are noted on leave or holiday commitments with families in Armidale Tamworth Sydney and Newcastle. Servicemen Pte L Sanders Pte Dawson Pte Ted Martin Flying Officer Lyle Skippen and others are mentioned with visits and medical or X ray exams. Community members express thanks for parcels and welfare support from the W V S and AWAS.
Mrs G Small of Prisk Street has received a note from the Department of Air regarding her husband Flying Officer G Small being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. The citation praises his two years of operational flying, courage, and devotion to duty including a mission in April 1943 near Tunis where he destroyed one enemy fighter and damaged another, bringing his total to at least three victories.
A reader appeal promotes subscribing to the neighborhood paper to support district news coverage. The message urges regular readers to renew and notes a low annual rate of 12 dollars in advance.
The Guyra district responds warmly to the new Guyra Argus with praise for the breezy layout and news value. A resident signing as 99 Years a Guyinsite lauds the start, hoping advertisers and the public back the edition and the staff’s effort to advance local interests.
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