Death of King Crem and national mourning across Britain
The King died peacefully at Sandringham Hotel after a long reign. Messages from officials confirmed his passing as crowds and dignitaries reacted with grief. The Prince of Wales and other royals were named in official notices, and tributes praised his democratic spirit and closeness to his people.
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Butleriy
Apan
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Princess Royal
Kent
Bollesin
Pred Oric Wittans
Ste Starter Mewlt
Jord Dawson
Penn
Fire Kills Mr Parkes Purkiss at Wellington Street Home
Deep regret follows the death of Mr. Parkes Purkiss age 57 in a blaze that consumed his Wellington street residence. Mrs Parkiss attempted to reach him through smoke, but escaped only to report her husband’s charred remains found amid the gutted house. Neighbours recall his long service as a community worker and former Armidale resident.
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Iois
Urkeivs
Purkiss
Eera Durkise
Ant
Armidale
Charles Purkiss
Alf Purkiss
Fife
Arnidale
Todel
Jrubtic Symvediesa
Interwater
Ging
Yeifehe
Kooolittea
Miyer
Araidaile
Cheoncle” Deen Ms Agt
McArthur
Local Notes and Obituaries from Guyra and Surrounds
News notes report travel to Sydney for holidays, engagements and hospital care, plus several obituaries and personnel moves. Mrs. Mulligan and family visit, Miss Dawson and Mr Thamnes announce an engagement, and Mr George Capelli dies aged 72 in Sencasthe. Mutations include police and Salvation Army appointments, railway staffing changes, and a new district superintendent appointment at South Grafton.
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Eorge Uperelli
A. Castelli
Walcha
Sencasthe Lace
Castelly
Guyra
Normanaing
Tamworth
Gusra
J. Mitchell
J. H. Daweson
Wattle Villa
H. Thamnes
Teereehounee
Are Cate
Thomas Lawrence Dockero
Sewcastle
Viewrye Single
Cessnode
Newcastle
Charles Single
AL G. Brydon
N. W. Humphreys
Uronga
Armidale
J. Shields
Gunnedah
Glen Innes
Sergt. Stephenson
Parramatta
Shields
South Graton
A. Dubsen
Werris Creeh
Jochan
New England
Wedding of Miss Heleny Parsons' Daughter at St Columba's Guyra
The wedding of Miss Heleny Parsons daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Carsons Eflerste Guyra to Mr Norman P Cameron took place Thursday at St Columba's Presbyterian Church. Attendants included Mrs F T Dawson matron of honour and Miss May Drabsch bridesmaid with lavish floral gowns. The couple will reside at Guyra.
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St Columba's Presbyterian Charel Guyra
Heleny Parsons
J. F. Carsons
Eflerste
Guyra
Norman P. Cameron
Fiuyra
John Cameecrem
F. T. Dawson
May Drabsch
Parsons
J. Mould
Miss Cameron
Broom
M.A
Local police warn against riding bicycles after sunset
Local notices warn all riders to avoid cycling after dusk or face prosecution. A social event to aid St. Patrick's Orphanage is planned at the Convent School Cayra tomorrow night. King George V death sparks mourning. churches schedule memorial service for King George VI and other services across Guyra with Holy Communion plans.
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Cayra
St. Patrick's Orphanage
Armidale
Church
Quiet wedding at St James Church England
A quiet wedding took place at St James Church England on Saturday afternoon the 18th. Nurse Ivy Jane Dawson daughter of the late Mr T G Dawson of Rocky Flat Goyra and Mrs Dawson Llangothlin Street married Mr Charles Bernard Duff son of Mr and Mrs C J Duff Guyra. Miss Mary Duff was bridesmaid Will Duff was best man. A reception followed at the bride’s mother's home.
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St. James’ Church of England
Ivy Jane Dawson
T. G. Dawson
Rocky Flat
Goyra
Dawson
Llangothlin-street
Charles Ternard Duff
C J. Duff
Guyra
Mary Duff
Will Duff
Agricultural Bureau Guyra Branch Meets at Shire Chambers
The Guyra branch of the Agricultural Bureau met at the Shire Chambers on Thursday night the 16th with about 13 members and 9 visitors present. Mr Wim Youmma presided. Mr C J Magee agrostologist from Sydney visited several farms and discussed potato diseases. A full report will follow next issue. The committee set meetings for January 25 and February 27 to plan activities. three new members were elected. Mr G T Dawson spoke of seed plats and experiments with fertilizers and pasture work. A vote of thanks was given to Mr Magee and Mr Dawson for their visits.
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Guyra
Agriculural Bureau
Shire
Wim
Youmma
C, J, Magee
M.sc
Agnes
Department of Agriculture
Sydney
Llangothlin
Black Mountain
Agrostologhts
G. T. Dawson
Tablelands
Maglee
Dawson
Magee
H. S. King
R. 2. Oore
Commry Women's Association Opens First Regular Meeting
The Commry Women's Association held its first regular meeting of the year at the Dranch, on Saturday afternoon at 230. Members gathered to discuss plans and activities for the coming months.
King's Memorial Service and Arcadia Theatre Show Preview
A memorial service for King Georgy V is set for Tuesday morning at Arcadia Theatre at 1 am, with religious leaders giving short addresses. Also covered are show privileges sold by T. E. Sole and Coy., details of Arcadia Theatre film programs featuring The Conquerors with Richard Dix and Ann Harding, and a second bill with Wheeler and Woolsey in Nit Wits plus Mickey Mouse cartoon The Mail Pilot. Gloria Stumm and Nils Asther in The Love Captive and Blood Money starring George Bancroft and Frances Dee are noted.
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Georgy V
Arcadia Theatre
Clelay
R. A. Harris
E. N. McKie
E. H. Wilson
Richard Dix
Ann Harding
Edna May Oliver
Guy Kibbee
Pert
Gloria Stumm
Nils Asther
George Bancroft
Frances Dee
Prime DUN CATS Beat of all for winter feed
W BR Drabsch advertises winter feed by adding Prime DUN CATS as the preferred option. Details are limited to the brief notice.
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W. BR
Drabsch
Death of Mrs Ellen Burke at Guyra
Mrs Ellen Burke died Friday afternoon at her residence Orr Street Guyra from cerebral haemorrhage after two days of illness. A native of Armidale she had lived in the Guyra district for years. Survived by husband Edward Patrick Burke three sons Edward Clarence Claude William and three daughters Mrs S L Robinson Mrs H Hill and Mrs H R C Keelan. Funeral Saturday at Guyra Catholic cemetery with Fr O'Brien and F J Turner conducting arrangements.
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Ollera-street
Guyta
Ellen Burke
Edward Patrick Burke
Burke
Armidale
Guyra
Ale
Mesars Edward Clarence
Claude V
William A. Burke
5. L. Robinson
H. Hill
H.R. C. Keelan
Guyta Cemetery
Fr.o'brien
F. J. Turner
Mary Handebo of Puddledock dies at 74 in Armidale
Mrs. Mary Handebo wife of Edward Handebo of Puddledock died at Armidale hospital after a yearlong illness. A 74 year old born at Aberfoyle she lived in Puddledock over 50 years and leaves a widower and five sons and five daughters. Funeral was held Sunday at the Presbyterian section of Armidale cemetery with Rev. T G Allen officiating.
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Mary Handebo
Edward Handebo
Puddledock
Armdals
New England Hospital
Aberfoyle
Frank White
Messia
Donald
Brockley
Alfred
Armidale
Charles
Duma Oi Colin
Woodville
Harold
Black Mountain
E. Wright
Brockhey
Mise Ellen Handebo
T. G. Allen
Will of Martha Ann Howes Probate Granted to Ethel Howes
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction for Martha Ann Howes widow of Liangaothly NSW deceased an executor Ethel May Howes to be granted probate after fourty days since publication executor William Howes renounced probate. Creditors and claimants must send particulars within the period to the undersigned Proctors for the executors Pastoral Chambers Faulkner Street Armidale and Payten and Tye Colonial M House Castlereagh Street Sydney.
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Supreme Court OF
New South Wales
Martha Ann Howes
Liangaothly
Fourtesy
Ethel May Howes
William Howes
Faulkner Street
Armidale
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King George V
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Central” Cafe
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K. R. A. McAlister
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Fublican
Preston
North Sydney
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Bank of New South Wales
Australia
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Modern, Engineering Serviews
Cguyra, Ltd
Tierney & Stennett
H. Burgess
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Bald Blair Ports
Armidale Hospital
Armidale District
Blair Hall
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