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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
2
The article urges Guyra district residents to unify for postwar development including a new school site with better facilities, expanded technical education, a public library, a plant breeding station for potatoes, and a modern water supply plus recreation amenities. It warns complacency will doom future growth and stresses immediate action by all citizens.
Fal coner Public School reports half yearly examination results with multiple classes and student rankings. Names such as B Bell N Archibald R Cameron D Moore N Sree and H Mooie appear among top marks across Class 1 4 and 5.
Long column of social notices lists visitors and homecomings in Guyra, Newcastle, and Armidale areas. Entries mention Mrs H King returning from Graf. VOR, Mgr Jim Wing, N Hodgkins, Miss Nola Peters, L/Cpl Ken Martin, Archie Campbell guests, and many others visiting relatives, holidays, or on discharged leaves. Engagement announced for Mary Marcella Duff to Edward Gabriel of Glendon TWEE.
The Tingham Red Cross branch held an annual meeting on July 10 with Mrs. Faulkner presiding. Officers elected include President Mrs. Faulkner and treasurer Mrs. Ferari. plans for a poster and screen campaign for rabbit skins and a fundraising drive were set, aiming to raise £1 per member by October.
Chairman W A Roberts appeals to Guyra district residents to subscribe to the War Memorial Hospital Fund. He notes £3000 raised so far, NSW Hospital Commission approval, and a £10,000 estimate to start Guyra General Hospital within the coming year. A public meeting is set for July 30 to hear the report and discuss the hospital proposal.
The Citizens of Tingha Committee met on Monday July 15 to plan the Welcome Home Banquet on August 1. Presiding was Mr E L Dettmann with apologies from Mr J Nicholson. Members approved catering by Parker Bros and a menu of meats poultry corn meat ham salads bread rolls fruit trifles jellies tea and coffee. The NSW Tobacco Association cannot supply 400 cigarette packets due to short supply. Two speakers were proposed Dr Cox and a RS L representative. Hayden will arrange a short musical program and table decor will be handled by the Ladies Committee.
Tingha Cottage Hospital directors held their July meeting. A new board member, Mr. R Morris, was welcomed. Tenders invited for the mortuary and fumigation room. Leave granted for Marion Knott to attend a matrons conference in September. Collector of the HBA to receive a month's gratuity. June admissions 10 males 74 females with 2 male and 1 female babies born. Financials show £446/9/10 in cash received and £386/7/10 paid. Accounts £280/4/10 due. Subscriptions paid by HLA members totaled £196/4. Various staff and patients mentioned with travel and study plans and a bone graft operation recovery noted.
A large crowd attended the Hall on Saturday for a Princess of Youth contest held to aid the Footballers' Candidate. Miss Pearl Robinson led the youth pageant with Black's Orchestra providing music. An early Spot Waltz won by Mr and Mrs Starr. A two dressed fowls drawing was won by Miss Elsie Johnson.
The Advisory Council of the Agricultural Bureaux of New South Wales may appoint an officer to collect prepare and publish scientific farming material for farmers. The Guyra bureau meeting backed this, noting the science exists but lacks a coordinator. pamphlet uniformity and a possible visit by the wool industry film unit were discussed. Attendees included N W Frewin secretary C Williams Rev N McKie Col H F White and M Williams.
A vintage promotional blurb urges preparation and quick action for danger. It extols self-preservation as nature’s core duty and promotes the Woods' Great Peppermint Co product line as instant relief for coins and readiness for emergencies.
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