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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
2
The article argues for establishing a local canning factory in New England to secure meat and vegetable supplies for Australia and Britain, reduce postwar shortages, and support long term prosperity. It cites past missteps in distribution, urges strong community and DWAC backing, and notes potential cooperative funding if government help lags.
Several residents of Ollera Street and surrounding areas return from visits or leave with relatives in Guyra Sydney and Newcastle. Army and RAAF officers and staff are mentioned with postings transfers and promotions amid hospital and post office duties.
Mr. N. W. Frewin reports a consignment of Tarks inloaded in Sydney is available for distribution. He said authorities advised by telegram that a supply is on hand and local dealers have placed orders to meet district requirements.
Mr Mason headmaster of the Guyra Practice School travels with Mrs Manon and aims to reach Guyra soon. Former Finley teacher, he recently toured with Mr C M Ebert and Mr George Madgwick. Guyra post master Mr J A Jones joined their Sydney visit and recalled Mr Madgwick’s health and upcoming moves.
On the eve of meat rationing the town saw busy butchers with no corned meat by 10 AM. Authorities fear job losses as at least one shop reduced staff. Change slips will complicate operations and further consequences remain uncertain for Guyra.
Annual return shows 103 charge summonses, 8 committals for trial, 30 miscellaneous licenses, 7 Children’s Court cases, 9 assumpsit debts actions, 4 judgments, 1 execution, 3 garnishee orders, 163 dogs registered, 78 births, 14 deaths, and 26 marriages recorded at the Guyra Court House.
Mr R Tyacke secretary of the Vegetable Growers Association of New South Wales says the conference planned for the end of this month is postponed to February 7. The original date is declared a public holiday, causing the change.
The C U S A group held a Euchre party during the week and reported a profit of 10 pounds.
Health Officer Akin praised Tingha as a shining example of mosquito control. He said house tanks gauzing and other steps have made the town practically free of mosquitoes and residents report the campaign highly successful. The information should help townspeople understand protection against dengue.
At Guyra Friday the Returned Soldiers League meeting noted honors given to two RAAF members. Rev R A Harris urged sending congratulatory letters to next of kin Mrs Small and Mrs A A Kirk of Crystalbrook Road. Attending were president W Brodie secretary O R Pearson and members Chisholm Roberts Little Wheaton Knight and Rev R A Harris.
Five tenders are invited for district mail services as outlined in the official notice in this issue.
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