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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1952
Page
2
A historical note laments NSW and other states accepting federal funding postwar and later regaining taxing powers. It contrasts earlier grants with rising payments through 1945 1950 and argues the Commonwealth must enforce fiscal responsibility or risk political backlash. The piece criticizes state pressure during Liverpool Ashfield elections and warns of dependency.
The Guyra Musical Society held a Parish Hall social on Tuesday night to dispel fears of declining local music life. About many attendees enjoyed an impromptu eisteddfod with 16 entries, guest artists from Armidale, and a lively program ending with a splendid supper.
Miss K Simpson returns from Sydney holidays on Llan othlin Street. A son born to Mr and Mrs D Lockyer of Lakk ey Street. Mrs J Eggleston and son return from Sydney holidays on Llangothlin Street. A son born to Constable and Mrs L Goddard. Miss Joy Varley of Ollera Street takes three weeks’ vacation from St Ursula’s Con vent Armidale. Mr K Simpson of Llangothlin Street visits Sydney.
A fragment notes that certain topics in recent years seem beyond their ken, implying limits to understanding or explanation without further context. The line hints at a boundary between current knowledge and unexplained events or ideas.
Ted Norris and his wife Mavis of Paddington fear their 50 year old Brisbane suburb home is haunted. Mrs Norris described nightly footsteps and a midnight walking ghost, prompting consideration of relocation. The couple reported hearing the sounds recently and Mr Norris chased footsteps in the hall.
In response to a call from the Vicarage on Tuesday night the Guyra Fire Brigade under Captain B Archibald turned out swiftly. The alarm was raised by a report of a smouldering ceiling in the residence.
At the Tingha Pensioners Association meeting presided by Mr. J. Locke the group honoured late treasurer Mrs. K Carrington. Secretary Mrs. K Locke announced ongoing efforts to get the Shire Councils to waive general rates for pensioners, noting 22 NSW shires already do so. The gathering also backed a fighting fund to reclaim a joss house tenement for Mr. Warwick and praised community support including a shawl donation by Mrs. C M Trevithick and a £2/2/- contribution to the fund.
The Guyra Dramatic Society will stage the Victorian thriller Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton. Tom Phelan directs as rehearsals start now for a show benefiting the Far West Scheme and the Spastic Centre with performances beginning Friday October 10.
A garbled report notes prompt intervention by neighbour Mr Frankie Teach preventing a potential fire in the dining room of the Vicarage. The Vicar said he was sure aid would come and praised the neighbour's timely response.
The Mountain Rose Lodge installed new officers during its annual meeting on Saturday night. Changes included Br R. P. Putler as Noble Grand and E V utter as Vice Grand with J Butler elected Electing Secretary. The resignation of Sister B Martin as treasurer was accepted and P R Butler became treasurer. The lodge lists 52 members, with 22 contributing to medical funds, 18 to hospital benefits, and two to widows’ lunch. A Friday night ball at the Literary Institute featured Reeves Orchestra with M C H Little, M. Bush, and M. Maloney winning novelty and cordial contests. deer takings were about £8.
Recordings from the Guyra Post Office over the past week detail weather observations. The notes track daily conditions, temperatures, wind and precipitation patterns for local monitoring and historical records.
The Guyra and District Chamber of Commerce approves enclosing the verandah at the Councy Chambers to protect peony plants from the elements. Dr. K H Croese aims to form a community blood bank with volunteer blood type grouping at the hospital. The Armidale Trades Fair is set for September 15–20 at Town Hall and Literary Institute with space for exhibitors from New England and Guyra.
The figures show the white races doubling over 80 years while the yellow and brown races double in 60 years and black races in 40 years, highlighting significant shifts in population trends.
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