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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1954
Page
1
An Armidale woman received burns when a radiator overheated at her home yesterday afternoon. The ambulance attended and she was treated for first to third degree burns before being taken to England Hospital this morning. The incident is under investigation.
The GUIRA CLUB NOTES report stroke handicap results in A and B divisions with players and scores led by O Crampton 81-15-166 and N Jackson 88-23-65 in B. The Briggs Cup second challenge saw Ted Rudd and Stan Faulkner lose 2 and 1 to Charlie Mitchell and Rod Mackenzie. prior match had Rudd and Dowdell beating Jack Mitchell and Bob Dowdell. Upcoming events include a Canadian mixed foursome and a Sunday stableford and four ball event. George Jones’s death is noted with condolences to his family.
The Associates held an 18 hole stroke event on Thursday July 1 won by Mrs Newberry with 107 36 71. Mrs Mitchell 110 36 74 and Mrs Lves 122 35 77. On Sunday July 4 a four ball post ball stroke event went to Mrs Jackson and Mrs Johnson with 105 36 69. Upcoming: July 11 four ball best ball stableford with partners, July 15 flag competition, and the SJG 0 Medal first round. L.G.A Medal six round format noted with best three round net aggregate.
Bernie Newberry retained the singles title after two weekends of finals, defeating Ossie Campbell 2 sets to 1. Don Agkeon reached the semi finals with a 6 4 7 5 win, while the final saw Campbell win the second set 6 2 after Bernie took first set 6 4.
Guyra took the lead after a 3-1 win over Ramblers despite a heavy field and poor weather slowing play. Pat Tarrant scored twice with Elaine Campbell adding a goal, while Guyra’s defense held Ramblers at bay in a brisk contest.
Bermie seized the advantage and captured the set 6-4. Ossie Campbell overcame Fletcher in a 1-6 6-4 6-0 comeback, with Metcher strong at 6-1 4-1 before Ossie dominated to win the deciding set.
Rov ers beat Guyra 10 0 in round two of Glen Innes competition. A Rover try was disallowed for linesman error and a second try, ruled correctly, was discarded after Guyra mishandled. Spectators saw fast play and several injuries. Cyril led Guyra’s defense with solid work.
The B grade match ended Uralla 1, B team 0 with the B side holding Uralla to one goal. The report notes strong defense and hopes for entering two teams next season. Scorers listed include centre forward and left inner from Guyra, with lineups for A and B grades detailed.
Guyra selects teams to meet Inverell next Saturday with A grade lineup including L Lyes P Sole K Cheeney G Smart J Tarrant R McKay D Moore N Simpson G White and others Reservers K Schaefer D Hyde B grade lists multiple players while last Saturday A grade had a bye and the third grade were defeated.
Prnietana published by Roy Leslie Blair of 120 Moss Road Armidale for the proprietors The Arms and Newspaper Company Armidale.
In a tense early display Gu defeated Rovers 3 to 0 as Guyra’s standout youngster, who starred for Guyra, was hurt late in the game and rushed to Armidale District Hospital. Reports suggest a possible lung injury though players remain hopeful.
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