Memorial Hall Sub-Branch Plans Room Improvements
W Brodie of the Returned Soldiers League chaired a meeting at Memorial Hall where members discussed painting walls, renewing blinds, and converting the room into a lounge for country members to gather, write letters, and read papers. The group approved three coats of oil paint at £7 10s and left color choices and blinds to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Brodie
Returned Soldiers’ League
Memorial Hall
R. A. Harris
C. E. Wheaton
League
Financial Statement From Guyra R.S.S. and ALLA Meeting
Mr. W. G. Chisholm presented the yearly financial report showing a November 11 balance of £68 5s 10d, year end £30 6s, and war savings certificates valued at £250. Revenue included subscriptions £21 5s, Anzac Day £18 4s 1d, and bank interest £1 1s 8d. payments covered Comforts Fund £2, Junior Red Cross £2, Senior Red Cross £7, War Veterans' Home £9, with £7 15s remitted to Head Office. The report was deemed satisfactory and adopted with audit by Cameron and Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Chisholm
Guyra
R.S.S
ALLA
Red Cross
League
Messrs
Cameron and
Cameron
W. J. Little
W. A. Roberts
Two Guyra Weddings Tie The Knot In Local Churches
Starr Ellis and Russell Starr wed at Sit Mary of the Angels Guyra with Rev Father OBrien presiding. Bridesmaid Rita Ellis and best man Trooper Lloyd Ellis attended. The couple will live in Guyra after a reception at Mrs O Varley home. Edwards and Drew also married at St Columba Guyra with Rev E N McKie officiating. Hazel Drew and Len Edwards exchanged vows with bridesmaid Marge Light and a reception hosted by Mrs Drew. Honeymoon spent on the South Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr—Ellis
Sit. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church
Guyra
Mary
S. Ellis
Glen Buff
Ward
To. Russell
J.starr
Flowery Dale
Father O'Brien
Rita
Lloyd Ellis
O. Varley
Mrs. Starr
Marge Light
Miranda
Elva Williams Weds Driver M S Jones At Marrickville Church
Elva Williams eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Williams Marrickville wed Driver M S Jones twin son of Mr and Mrs S Jones Llan gothlin street Guyra at St Clement s Church Marrickville Friday last. Bride given away by a friend husbands brothers Sapper Bruce Jones best man Driver Ross Eagin groomsman. Bride wore white satin gown long train tulle veil orange blossom halo bouquet gladioli carnations gardenias. Attendants wore mauve spotted net and green spotted net with matching top knots. Reception at Williams home hosted by brides parents with Mrs Williams and Mrs Jones assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapper
Bruce Jones
Ross Eagin
Dingo Seen in Backwater Flares Up District Sighting
Reports from Backwater describe a large red dingo roaming the district. Efforts to capture the animal failed as it evaded pursuers and moved through timbered country into open areas.
Blowfly control methods for sheep reduce losses
Research over fifteen years shows blowfly losses can be greatly reduced by methods within a sheep owner's reach. The Division of Animal Industry notes failures come from misapprehension of fly strike causes, overreliance on one method, and delaying treatment. A 1940 joint Blow fly Committee report is cited, with lectures and demonstrations offered by Department staff and local agricultural bodies to promote practical, combined control measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Graziers' Association
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Agricultural Bureau
Bush Fire Danger Warns of Peak Risk Across State
Chief Secretary Briddeley urges strict public precautions as grass grows tall and fire risk rises. Homeowners should clear 10 to 15 feet around properties to protect homes and aid fire response. With manpower limits in councils, individuals must act independently to prevent outbreaks, citing Boorowa street fire as warning. Begin ploughing or use a mattock now. delay invites disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briddeley
Shire Council
Boorowa
Labour and Poultry Flies: A Call for Comprehensive Measures
The article urges disclosure of labour impacts and warns heavy losses in a bad fly wave if paddock treatment alone is used. It argues that substantial gains can be made if all practical methods are considered and applied where feasible.
Graziers Meet Set for Saturday Association Session
The Graziers Association schedules a Saturday meeting to conduct important business and discuss ongoing concerns affecting members. No further details are provided in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graziers’ Association
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Quentin A. Biddulph
C. L. MacKenzie
P.O. Box
Weaver, Gentle
Armidale
Mr. A. Horner, Fletcher
M.lo
Beardy ST
Australia
Salvage ‘Corps
R.S.S. and
A. League
Liverpool
London
Globe Insurance Company Limited
England
Globe
Pitt Street
Sydney
Guyra Argus
Backwater
Big Dog
Guyra Business Houses
ARGUS
Gress
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