09 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1942
Page
1
The notice lists Salvation Army events with prayer meeting and Sunday worship schedules. It mentions a Saturday meeting at 7 pm and a Sunday meeting, plus a weekly Wednesday gathering and a Christmas or holiday-related note. Specific times and names appear garbled in OCR.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Tenterfield centenary event with mentions of the New South Wales region, local governance figures, and a parade or gathering. Names and places include Rioert Alexander Penelison and Wisteria Swrbets with references to arts, freight schemes, and a speech. The text is garbled but suggests ceremonial activities and political figures connected with a regional commemorative observance.
Fragmentary June rainfall figures and local notices appear in a Thursday afternoon issue. Entries mention aid for Armidale and equipment, a deputy chief, injuries from a wheel incident, a thunder storm, tree damage, and a botanist society meeting with officials Reeves and Lenk listed among organizers.
A fragment discusses advertising in a newspaper, noting heavy revenue from drinks and liquor ads. It mentions 12 million pounds in value and references professional mourners and centerers, with focus on costs, sales, and readership across weeks. The text is garbled but highlights economic aspects of newspaper advertising and local services.
Readable fragments describe the Duchess of Kent hosting congratulatory messages for Beth Tol Aoson at Retordiy. Mentions of the King, Queen, Queen Mary, and various royal figures hint at a royal event surrounding succession and throne rites.
A garbled report describes an eccentric railway trek with a reward timeline and chain of events. It mentions participants, a bride, a dilemma, and a questionable prize, ending with uncertain details about temperatures, pain, and a tarp like epelches.
A meeting of the Comforts Fund Women’s Auxiliary was held last week to honor helpers of the Lom Mayor’s Pond appeal. Officers elected include President Mrs WW Vrain, Secretary Miss dever Ramil ery, Treasurer Mr W Bowth, and Vice Presidents Mrs TL Mitchell and H Jones. Annual report praised a strong effort and funds raised during the year.
Captain William McGovern longtime Guyra resident and former Bank official died after being struck by a tram in Melbourne while crossing Flinders Street. He served in World War I and later held roles at the Government Savings Bank Commonwealth Bank and other posts before moving to Melbourne. He is survived by a widow, children and brothers with services held in Guyra and Melbourne.
The death occurred on a Saturday morning in Armidale of Thomas Arn dell aged seven. He had lived in Guyra and recently returned from Wosion due to ill health. He was known as a splendid athlete, boxing and roving. Survived by a widow and five sons and two daughters. The funeral was at the Church of England section of the Garra Cemetery with Rev. HA Harris officiating.
The Volunteer Defence Corps calls for men to serve full time with Home artillery, with Army pay and allowances. Preference is given to ex soldiers of 0-pound duty, others considered. Weekend night shifts offered for Mine Jats, in location near old Gunners area. Apply to V.T.C. Headquarters behind Mint Building, Marchuary Myre, Sydney, or to nearest VC post.
Mr. Phil Williams, 55, dug 81 bags of potatoes in a session after eight acres of land near Sy Bien on Wir, Tron Morar, Pre dld, Tanke, Me, Walllawe. He previously topped 100-6 bags earlier this year but cited unfavorable conditions and moulded crops. Turnips were also harvested with the potatoes.
Government plans a nationwide salvage scheme to reclaim rubber from tyres tubes bath mats and other items. Local councils will set up reception depots to collect household and factory rubber while avoiding non reclaimable materials.
An elderly wagonette recovered by Mr Al Hooch traces its origins to Fayglawl in the early 1870s and is linked to Abraham Pole of Trommneth and other notable figures. The piece reflects the era’s craftsmanship and four to six horse-drawn field service use, highlighting repair and preservation by local tradesmen.
Passenger receipts for Theketa 25 equal 204 with revenue 38 pounds 202 shillings. Freight revenue 518 pounds 424 shillings. Goods inwards general 35 tons, inward dairy or 1a, outward goods 2 tons, special freight 983 pounds 40 shillings. Hay 23 bales 18. Livestock cattle milking outward pork 73 sheep 37. Potatoes 48 bag but 210 oats 1205. Turnips 212 162.
Last Saturday volunteers packed four parcels for Guyana and District soldiers overseas and in Northern Australia. The deliverables included pullovers socks mittens and writing materials with donations from Mare H White Mrs Allan Smith Mr W oA Roberts and others. A book carton for Camp Libraries arrived from Mrs Devideow and a knitting gift from Miss Ela Howe.
At Oddfellows Hall last night the group decided to hold a special meeting on Wednesday night next 15th inst to consider continuing farewell arrangements as before. A large attendance was requested for the discussion while concerns about solicitors leaving the district were noted. A Western exchange spy, once in Mudgee, brought two men from Sydney to assist in brick laying but the plan included the odd claim that two sows could lay bricks under a Preston scheme.
The article discusses willow varieties and their habitat along water edges, noting green leaves and reddish twigs. It covers garden care including pruning, planting guides for roses, peonies, and annuals, and mentions varieties like Federica and Jovely Talisman. It emphasizes soil, top dressing, and seasonal tasks for a flourishing garden.
The Everett Associates Golf club reports a mixed day with Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Ebert defeating Mrs Newton and Mr Briggs in a multi hole match. Individual scores list Mrs Ebert 74 and Miss Youman 7, with nine secret holes played for Mrs Ebert's trophy. A separate tale recounts a farmer delivering 19 of 20 promised bens to the Lorena market, the butcher noting lateness when the 20th bird arrived later that afternoon.
Ming Po Bteavntn of Ldnigethin Street visits Svikmes Mr and Mrs Pow at The Homimeredit Thhik while on vacation at Sort Cagat Mee Foo Purkew Tyrterdiat Reet. Several relatives and locals including Victoria Gorondotine, Mr. 8 Mesiovern, and TL Menzies are mentioned, with health concerns for Mrs E J Lucker and updates on duties resumes after illness.
Broadley Street notices a misprint or garbled text about a person named W. A. Roberts and a possible hire or claim. The fragment mentions Pain Spectaries and an unclear emule.
A Wilke business man argues against cutting advertising when supplies are tight. He says advertising builds goodwill with customers, providing security and survival of the business, especially in emergencies when normal relations are disrupted. Maintaining customer contact through local press ads costs the lowest premium.
A garbled note expresses gratitude from a premier figure to supporters and radio audiences. It mentions continuing efforts, a hope to provide more radio shows, and references a pipe and a treehome plan, with a brief allusion to Radio 4k and a person named T. S. Eggle.
An annual notice from the Guyra Red Cross Branch presents reports and official actions overseen by G. McLean and the branch board. It references anticipated roles, governance details, and organizational aims for the upcoming period.
Miss Jean Sanders and Mrs Geo Sanders will host an afternoon tea at Croan Hall on the afternoon of the 12th July. The event invites local residents for an informal social with light refreshments and conversation.
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