Returning servicemen urged to shape civic life in Guyra
A welcome home social featured Rev. E N McKie praising returning servicemen as the flower of the nation, likely to energize civic affairs. The piece notes Guyra's strong postwar citizenry, calls for water service and essential projects, and urges schools to expand civic instruction through activities like a shire council and county council observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. McKie
Commonwealth
Guyra
Ashford
Personal notices from Guyra on leave and arrivals
Pte Steve Stephens enjoys leave with his wife and family from South Guyra. Transfers and visits mark the week with R.A.N. and R.A.A.F. members at home on leave. Mentions of travel to Sydney, Armidale, New Guinea infection cases, floods at North Star, and community discussions on debating societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Guyra
Pte
Steve Stephens
Backwater
R. Morley
Nigel Hanes
R.A.A.F
Guyra
Royal Hotel
J. Mackenzie
Malpas Street
Mrs
Les. Pearson
John's Creek
Wedding of Kathleen McDonnell and John Munro at St. Michael's Church
The ceremony at St Michael's Stanmore united Miss Kathleen McDonnell and John David Munro with Rev King officiating. Guests admired the bridal gown and bouquet while Angela McDonnell served as bridesmaid and Frank Munro as best man. The reception at Amory Ashfield featured massed pink lilies, toasts, and a three tier cake. The couple left for a honeymoon in Leura and the Blue Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's Church
Stanmore
Kathleen McDonnell
John David Munro
Q. McDonnell
Ollera Street
Guyra
K. J. Munro
Ashfield
King
Angela McDonnell
Leura
Blue Mountains
Dissatisfied Consumer Seeks Guyra Power Reform
A letter to the editor from a Guyra resident criticizes local councillors for blackouts and high electric bills. The writer proposes the council consider purchasing the aging Electric Light Company plant, explores bulk power deals, and calls for a ratepayer referendum on future lighting, voltage issues, and better service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of
Guyra
Electric Light Coy
New South Wales
Little Heather Marshall Injures Foot After Chair Jump
Heather Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Marshall on Ollera street jumped from a chair and injured her foot. Rest is advised and an X ray examination may be needed to determine fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merylee
Heather
Bert Marshall
Ollera Street
Woman Injured When Car Wheel Collapses Near Armidale
A back wheel collapse on a Grafton road vehicle near Armidale injures Mrs. Nelson a passenger. Driver James Hillier of Ebor and passengers Sylvia Claude Aubrey Robert Cavanagh and Mrs N Hobbs are listed. Mrs Nelson received taxi transport to Armidale for abrasions and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Armidale
Grafton Road
James Herbert Hillier
Ebor
Sylvia
Claude
Aubrey
Robert Cavanagh
N. L. Hobbs
Tingha News Brings Home Returned Service Members and Socials
Tingha residents share homecomings as Private Charles Willis Private Jack Page Private Ned Johnson and LAC J Hillard return on leave from service in New Guinea and the South Pacific. Families from Inverell Road Bun-darra Road and Guyra Road host or travel for visits and weddings. A large crowd gathered at Tingha football grounds to see Tingha versus Uraila for the Bow Cup with Uraila winning by three tries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Page
New Guinea
Inverell Road
Tingha
Ned Johnson
Lac. J. Hillard
L.A
C. Hillard
Air Force
South Pacific
Uraila
Wy Thornton
Hospital Land Purchase Fund Subscriptions Rise
Additional subscriptions to the Hospital Land Purchase Fund include Ephraim Moore 60 shillings N Parnell 1 pound Mr and Mrs C A Spicer 1 pound and Thos Carrall 1 pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Land Purchase Fund
Ephraim Moore
N. Parnell
C. A. Spicer
Thos
Carrall
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Che Gayra Argus
Oto
Lamong
Per
Fred Cox
Glen Innes
Aee
Mr. S. Smith
Tenterden Street
Gunnedah
R. J. Morgan
Sydney
G. Moore
Bradley-street
Percy
Norman Wells
Cessnock
L. Wells
H. Tarr
Llangothlin
Mr. H. King
New England Hospital
Bradiley Street
Keith Oehlers
R.A.N
W.V.S
Max Turner
M. E. Turner
Nincoola Street
Max
Belmore
Doris Simpson
Liangobhlin Street
J. Wilson
Keith
Ryanda-street
North Star
Doug. Robinson
Wilata
Madge Lean
Pott's Point
R. Gimour
W Rey. Morris
Young
Mrs. Young
Rusden Street
Armirals
Lac
AW. Young
TAAF
Lac. Young
Munro—McDonnell
Una Cox
L. C. Willis
Bundarra Road
Charles Willis
Mrs. Strand
Guyra Road
Beesley
Patons
Baldwins
H. Beesley
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