Better Communications Debate Aids Guyra District Progress
A critical survey shows towns with progress owe success to better communications with outlying districts. Guyra lacks public transport to outlying centres, mail visits twice weekly in some areas, forcing a day’s work loss for shopping. Residents nearby want transport along Guyra Ebor road. The Guyra District Chamber of Commerce notes communication needs at its next meeting.
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Guyra
Guyra-Ebor
Guvraard District
Cricket Council Seeks Inter Association Trophy Event
The Cricket Council plans an inter Association competition for a trophy, with delegates from multiple districts. A request for wicket construction on the showground was discussed, with costs estimated and engineers reporting a £70 contribution. The treasurer showed a balance of £9 5s 9d and £7 held in the year, lent by Falconer Club.
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Rheas
Cars Crac
Peopou Council
Baerse
Bet An GC
Cockburn
Gunnedah District Cricket Association
T. Thartivan
Igcult
Yoai Dam
Falconer Club
Pt ‘Besn Tal To
Fragmentary Health Notice About Sore Throat Treatment
Fragmentary OCR text discusses urgent sore throat and cold treatment claims. It mentions timing and possible danger if untreated and references a person named Spratt in a mistaken context. The readable portion is unclear on specifics.
Local residents note visits and health updates across Armidale district
The column lists numerous residents visiting relatives in Kentucky Tamworth and Sydney while on extended stays. It records illnesses and hospital progress including appendicitis, Army separations, and recuperation at home. It also notes holidays planned, relocations, and engagements shaping community life.
War Service Women’s Voluntary Services Report
The Women’s Voluntary Services branch at Provident Guyra held their annual meeting noting the war’s end, welcoming servicewomen, and thanking partners. The treasurer reported a healthy year financially with 690 enlistments and 30 local women serving across RAN ALF RAAF Militia and more.
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Mra EJ. Mott
Guyra
Brine Warne
N. Jackson
RAN
ALF
RAAF
I Peintie
Lantheth
7Th
Ith
W.V.8
Guyra Hospital Auxiliary Reports Funds and Plans
The Guyra district War Memorial Hospital auxiliary reports generous public support but a small membership and poor attendance. A £100 addition to the Security Loan brings total to £300 with a £34 1s 10d bank balance. Primary income came from luncheon booths. £4000 is in hand for the district memorial erection. Month in service drives planned. meetings set for the third Saturday afternoon each month.
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Devplara Pn
A Guyra District War Memorial Hospital
Memorial
War Widows Craft Guild aims to aid training and sale of goods
The Guyre branch secretary Miss A O'Connor reports a circular from the Women's Voluntary Services chief urging funds to establish a War Widows Craft Guild training centre. It will offer handicraft training such as weaving and glove making, with goods sold to supplement pensions and provide a social hub. Over 106 war widows have joined, and the local WVS will appeal on Beitay and Saturday to raise funds.
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Guyre
Women's Voluntary Services
Miss A. O'Connor
Organizag
Cat
We Guild
Reminder to enroll for electoral rolls before election day
Federal elections notice urges any qualified person not enrolled or needing address or occupation changes to obtain the electoral claim forms at post offices or electoral offices. Correct enrolment is compulsory and failure to enrol or update details may incur a fine and loss of the right to vote in forthcoming elections and referendums.
Guyra Schoolboys to Visit Tamworth for Junior Football Carnival
At the Guyra Football Club monthly meeting plans were approved for the Guyra schoolboys to travel to Tamworth on August 1 for a junior football carnival. A £30 vote supported expenses while semi final venue decisions may be drawn by drawing from the hat. Delegates were elected to Sporting Bodies for Saturday’s meeting and funds were set to back a Princess of Youth Appeal for Anti-T.B. causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra
Tamworth
Memorial Institute
Kinidale
Punjose Messie
Harold Starr
R. Campbell
W. Hammond
G. McCain
Cart Iw
Princess of Youth Appeal
Anti-T.b
Ceredit
Technical Education Plans Considered by Guyra Council
Two wires from the Technicil Education branch report Sydney Cement College and Armidale official discussions with Guyra Shire Council on expanding technical education. Proposed courses include typing business studies wool handling farm mechanics and related subjects with tuition to start in 1947 if sufficient student names are received. Names should be given to J Richardson and J Mason at Guyra School.
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Technicil Education
Bropin
Sydney
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Cricket Council
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B, Bison
Bagerdngs
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Kentucky
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Bradt
Itrest
Areca
Black Mountain
Betty ‘McLeod
Bydneyers
H. Newton
Bank of New Bout Wales
Iyainey
B. Parsons
Harry Cook
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Wndes
Jones
Llangothlin-strest
Williams
Misa Val Wil- Mama
Alice Hogbin
WAAAF
F. Hogbin
Rantrootte
Lan Lyet
C. Res
Grystalbrook Road
F. Dunka
Maybola
P. D. Meehan
H. Meehan
L. W. Wells
Wanlda
Don Howorth
Tamwoth
John Walsh
Sas. Walub
Bhadow Vale
Paral
T. J. Newberry
Bellvields
Lily
Norman Heres
Tenterfield
Albert Simpson
B. Simpson
Moore-threst
Goncord
R. Roddenby
Ollera-street
W. Chisholm
Dutton’s Parade
Armidale
Newee Hospital
L. P. Archibald
Ollera Street
Betty
H. Burgess
Moore
Wendy
Carol
Goolangatta
Brisbane
Commmercial
Mins Lee Booth
W. Booth
O'Donnell-Street
Miss Booth
J. M. McKennie
Bank of New South Wales
Uralla
Lilian
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O.W.A
Mra. Bi
O.U.B.A
Asd
Mise A. O'Connor
U. SA
Overseas Appeal
Red Cross
Food-for-Britain
B.A
Salvation Area
A.O.F
Welch
Sonel
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Meadamas W. Foun
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Guyra Hospital
WAR Widows’ Craft Guild
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