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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
2
The town of Guyra lags in progress due to no direct Shire Council representation and rural rating rules. With a population nearing 2000, residents demand water and sewerage, tarred roads, concrete footpaths, kerbing, street lighting, and other urban amenities. Proposing an urban area to gain two council seats could back urban formation before year’s end elections.
Arrangements for the Guyra Show on February 7 and 8 are well advanced amid efforts to improve exhibits. Grounds are in excellent condition as the committee anticipates luncheon and craft stalls. A public address system will be provided by Mr. Sutler of Glen Innes. A working bee of members is planned on February 6 to finalise details.
Robert James, 7 45, appeared before Mr. O. son, J.P. in Guyee Police Court on Tuesday morning. He was fined £2 with four days’ imprisonment as a consequence of trespassing on the railway premises the previous day.
Local social notes mention Ror Martin from Kentucky visiting relatives in Guyra and Mrs Bell with grandchildren staying at various homes. Arthur, Pollock, Jansson, and Turner families are seen in town for visits, with several residents taking holidays or returning home after travel to Newcastle, Sydney, and Armidale. A death shocks the district as Rev. A E James dies suddenly at Boggabel, leaving a large family. Milton and other students in Guyra excel in Leaving Certificate exams, while POW Wallace Lewis, nephew of George Jones, is noted for his wartime bravery linked to New England residents.
A Ben Lomond Literary Institute ball last Friday raised funds for the Guyra District Way Memorial Hospital building. Over 50 couples attended with music by De Fane's orchestra and extras from Mr. Kofie. Contest results included a turkey prize won by R Heagney and a lucky envelope prize shared by J Tarr W H Weichs.
Joyce Meri, young daughter of Mr and Mrs G Coleman of Yolanda, married Roy Charts, youngest son of Mrs and the late Mer G Palmer of Lorna Doone. The ceremony took place at St Pauls Church of England Ben Lomond with Rev A Harris officiating. Honeymoon on the North Coast. couple to reside at Lorna Doone Ben Lomond. Local tennis match and trophy event noted.
Cricket match at Australis wicket on Sunday sees Wellingrave score 179 against Ben Lomond. F Martin of Ben Lomond tops with 7 runs and five sixes and six fours in a standout individual performance.
The Gnyva Service Personal Welfare Association reports near completion of its four step program helping ex servicemen adapt to civilian life. At a recent shire chambers meeting no cases needed assistance, and the group decided to suspend monthly gatherings while keeping contact for special occasions.
A couple leaves amid bouquets of real flowers carrying an ivory prayer book. They plan to share their future together on the road ahead.
The list of Guyra school pupils qualifying for the Intermediate Certificate is published with notes on exam requirements and procedures. Eligible students must sit three subjects including English at the public exam and complete three more internally for a total of at least four subjects with two taken publicly. appeals and bursary nominations procedures are outlined.
W A Roberts writes to the editor urging support for a new Guyra district memorial hospital. Officials say £85,000 is allocated for a modern facility to treat 20 patients, with land secured and future expansion planned. A fundraising carnival and local auxiliaries have raised substantial sums, aiming to honor fallen heroes with practical help.
A Towdell report notes Guy Central high school event drawing clear turnout as students, led by figures including Gelin Stevensen and Ursula’s team, achieved a STO percent sale success. Local groups such as Tamworth and Glynn supported the effort.
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