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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
2
Tomorrow and Saturday Guyra will stage its largest yearly event a district show. Opinion argues the timing misses peak farm produce and strains farmer participation while shows across the region move north to south. Critics note a desire to align dates with best fruit and stock across the district.
Local society notes list visitors and guests including Mr John Gornon of Australian Petroleum Co visiting O Donnell Street hosts Mrs E Cockburn. Miss Beth Schaefer's appendicitis operation at Armidale hospital reported satisfactory. Several bank staff transfers and new postings noted. A church picnic assembled Presbyterians from Tamworth and nearby towns in Guyra, with a devotional service planned.
No new teachers have commenced duties at Guyra Central School. Mr W Burke now residing at Tamworth has been replaced by Mr R Corkill from Yarrowitch School. Mr Eric Harding of Armidale Teachers College replaces Mr J Small who has been transferred to Urbanville.
The Musical Society will recommence rehearsals next Tuesday night and all members and intending members are invited to participate.
The exhibit showcases primary products at their best before itinerant showmen take the stage. The display captures peak summer abundance, highlighting farmers' efforts and regional produce in a single, vivid presentation.
The American Army veteran Sergeant Ronald Colwell retires from parachuting after a career totaling 1090 jumps. He notes 27 hours spent waiting for chutes, and 923 miles traveled by parachute in his long service.
Mr Davis Hughes MLA was advised by the Minister for Health that, thanks to his representations for the Tingha Cottage Hospital Board, the Commission has determined a maintenance payment of £9335 4s for the current financial year, at the rate of subsidy previously paid per annum.
Ruth May Devlin and Ronald Walter Orchard wed in Tingha with Ruth May in a cream taffeta gown and veil, escorted by her father. Attendents included Miss Moira Devlin. Best man was Mr Norman Walmsley. Reception at Tingha Palais. Couple spent honeymoon at Coff's Harbour.
Miss Ellen Mary Simpson and Cecil Jack Halloran wed at St Mary of the Angels in Guyra with about 150 guests. The bride wore Chantilly lace over slipper satin and tulle with a frangipanni veil, bouquet of frangipanni and roses. Bridesmaids in pink and lemon broderie Anglais, best man Noel Heagney, travelling clock gift, reception at the parochial school, honeymoon on the south coast, future home in Guyra.
Grass fires in Enmore spread from Mr W Bruyn’s property to Mr B Finlayson’s. Mrs A F E House noted the fires burned a large area but caused little damage and nobody fought them. She added that rain would have helped, and by yesterday morning the fires were almost out.
Fat sheep sold from 30 to 32, aged and broken wethers 15 to 21, sound mouths 20 to 26s 6d, aged ewes with faults 13s to 1. Two thousand sheep yarded, about half sold. Market distorted by severe drought and world market fluctuations.
Zoologists after debate classify the kangaroo as the chief marsupial. Australia hosts many species from tiny to towering. the great kangaroo stands taller than a man and weighs about 200 pounds. It can leap fences, outrun dogs, and run near 50 miles per hour when threatened.
Evidence presented at an inquiry led by Commissioner A Halton weighs sites for Gilgal and Delangra to determine eligibility for a £30,000 loan. Inverell officials advocate Gilgal while Delangra interests include Macintyre Yallard Bingara and Ashford.
Glen Innes Cup winner Speechcraft may target the Armidale Cup next. Owner Mr C W Troy said in Glen Innes after the six year old gelding's strong Glen Innes Cup win, with prior impressive wins at Barraba and Keepwalter.
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