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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
1
A crowded charity event at the De lite Hall features the Apeaidia Tiagtre with plans for a social showcase to support the war effort. Attendees include Police Tan Hails and the NBW band playing lively tunes as couples dance and bid for the title The Etelke of the OB while fundraising for a good cause draws a grand attendance.
Fragmentary reports describe potential German invasion plans as Britain readies defenses. The British government and Foreign Minister Clam are cited as involved in possible ultimatums and coordination with the Reich, with observers noting growing confidence in delaying any attack. The situation hints at momentous developments amid wartime tension.
Me J Griffin directs a visit to Guyra to boost War Saving Certificates. Delegates including Mr Complell and Lt Col White explain the system, gains, and local group formation. Efforts show strong local responses in Milthorpe Newm and surrounding districts. By last Thursday about £4000 had been invested in War Savings Certificates.
The Arcadia Theatre announces a Saturday showing of Dodge City style thrills starring Errol Flynn amid a lineup of action packed features. Fans will also see Charlie Chan in The Mandarin, Terrytoon Their Last Team, Exclusive with Anita Wells, and a Robert Taylor attraction plus Dark Magic and Scaly Trouble cartoons.
Engagements announced include Miss Valerie John Newberry of Osima... to Mr David, with plans for upcoming ceremonies in Mey cout Mees. An accident near Aberdeen injured several. Mrs Chen Indies and Mrs Albert sustained injuries. Peter Cowine attends New England High School with War Certificates valued at 54. Head bay Peter announces engagement of Miss Phyllie Turehell to Mr Den Creever of Caonberm. The Premier notes New South Wales balloon festival scheduled for August is panelled. Jean youngest daughter of Mrs Hi Thomas of Kogarah and Lance Roger Janes are listed. Oddfellows host 87th birthday party with proceeds for Patriotic Funds and a talk addressing wartime questions. Community event emphasizes heating arrangements and pre-addressed services with a backdrop of local sympathy and resilience.
The Secretary of the Armdale and New England hospital gratefully acknowledges gifts from Guyra Practice School. Items include seven pompons, assorted vegetables, biscuits, fruit, jam, pickles, potatoes, soap, and cola, totaling a charitable donation.
A wartime column urges calming nerves and busy patriotism to sustain morale. It argues deterring despair through productive work, collective spirit, and positive framing, stressing that Britain's fate rests on public resolve and resilience during the conflict.
At a Wednesday meeting the Ladies' Comfort Fund Committee decided to form a Ladies Auxiliary to the Soldiers' Comfort Fund. Officers were elected including President Mrs Hoath and Vice Presidents Mesdames Hurgens and Dunne, with a monthly meeting schedule and annual membership dues. Thirty five ladies attended and a washable comfort is requested for soldiers.
The Guyra Agricultural Bureau met with 30 members on the new second Saturday schedule. Talks planned include a lecture by district forester J J Noonan on establishing a bean growing industry, and delegates were appointed to Hawkesbury College events to coordinate state crop planting.
The note reports an evening lecture on arterial bleeding and tourniquets by Jared De at the Wardens event. A follow up meeting is announced for Monday at Bhire Chambers with Dr. Child speaking on prostures. Interested persons are invited to attend.
Urgent appeal by Lord Beaverbrook to Australians to donate aluminium scrap from worn pots pans and other items. British wartime production hinges on collected bauxite and recycled metal as Allies face shortages. plea notes Australia’s key role and promises new alloy research to repay national effort.
Classified notice seeks a quiet pony suitable for harness work. Describes one hande under and requests contact via MRA at Curtir Abbey Green Liangethlin.
Im memoriam notice for Ted Farrell who passed July 22, 1090 at age 0. The poem expresses grief and a vacant home, remembered by his mother and father and siblings. The fragmentary text preserves a family memorial tone and dates.
A damaged notice reports a wheel cap missing from a Ford utility vehicle between Guyra and Abbey Green. A reward is offered by AEGUS office Quyra for information leading to recovery.
Age Irish Apple Sod Peer Board offers prizes totaling 2200 for 10 to 14 year olds who submit 25 word essays on Apples and Health. Each entry must include 12 apple pips and copies may be submitted at drive from the Apple Committee 11a Thomas Street Maymarket, Bydoey for 1d. copy. The deadline moved from July to September to boost participation.
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