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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
2
The Farmers' Union argues against closing one teacher schools, contending that centralized schooling erodes local life. They warn that strict logic would push Australia toward longer work weeks and inland neglect, ignoring the social value of small local schools and their community role.
Personal notices from Wy By Amthibald report attendance at the Shires Conference in Svanew and Diocesan CEMS meeting in Tamworth. Other items mention hospital discharge, a wedding at St James Church, travel for golf and tennis clubs to Inverell, and lists of attendees including Isobel Sisson and various local residents.
Guyrn Rotary Club elected officers at a meeting asay President L P Archibal d Vice President Vi Hill Secretary J Cleary Treasurer A A Matvenzie Junr Board directors appointed Messrs W chart J Biringhen B Smith D Parker and Dr Croese.
The Church of England Women's Guild will hold a jovial afternoon in the Parish Hall next Saturday. One attraction will be a 9piate competition to the Jungs by Dr. Kent Hughes. Musical items will be performed by Armidale musicians and afternoon tea will be served.
The Farmers' Union pledges full support from public bodies against a planner of education who wants every child bused to noncentralized schooling, arguing the proposal imposes an injustice on rural communities and endangers children.
NEWS AND VIEWS reports Frederiksund Denmark where 600 men about 40 percent of the male population grow beards for the Viking Festival on June 168 to welcome King Skjold back to the Fjord. After the event beards vanish but photographers expect 600 portrait orders.
A well attended concert at the Ageatia Theatre by Guyra Youth Club raised funds for the community hall. Performers from Presbyterian Fellowship Association and Young Communicants contributed across piano solos, violin roles, and sketches. Notable pieces included Wayside War and Waiting for Us with ensemble and solo acts, compered by Mrs. Phelan, teenagers leading, and supervision by Rev. RF Kirby.
Enrolment updates for the Division of New England in Moye ME show 97 names added and 300 moved during the month. Deletions include electors transferring or deaths, with two applications. total alterations reach 266 as electors adjust living place. Legal proceedings began against electors failing to meet Commonwealth Electoral Act enrolment provisions. Division total remains 38 997, up from 38 927 in April and 38 874 in May.
A major July Searchlight Tattoo in London, the first since the war, will rival Aldershot in scale and will raise funds for the Soldiers Sailors and Airmen's Families Association. More than half of the attendees from the last full-size show at Aldershot are expected to return, with the event staged on Whitehall.
At the Guyra RSL sub‑branch monthly meeting members praised the Elizabethan Ball and planned a 1953 Coronation Ball for Queen Elizabeth. Proceeds reached about £300, with a £28 19s 9d Angas Day donation to Northcott Neurological Centre.
The Empire Ball proceeds totaled £180 after the opening night. Mrs J Parsons endorsed the president, noting younger members were taking over. A donation plan was set of £50 to the Younger Set and £40 to the Seaside Homes Appeal. A showground event on June 5 was scheduled with tea and luncheon. A note of thanks was sent to BPA HM Society for use of facilities. The St Peters Kindergarten Centre in Armidale announced daily openings and urged use of the church facilities. A UN flag making kit was offered by the general secretary. Present were Mrs Drabisch president, amongst others including Mrs Streeter group president and several members.
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