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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
2
A public meeting backs a fund to endow the Rev E N McKie Memorial Scholarship at New England University College. The aim is to honor his life and work, extend soil science study, and support future scholars in agriculture and related fields, reflecting his broad regional influence.
An expert appraisal notes unusually high lagoon depths after Tuesday morning rain and a northwest wind. By early Tuesday the lagoon’s main northern sheet widened, flooding the golf course. rainfall near Guyra totaled 88 points over Monday and Tuesday, raising water levels for several years.
Personal notices list Mr H Burgess Mrs F Waskitt Frank Parsons Constable S V Osborne Mrs L Hogg visiting Guyra J Chinner H Wean Mr and Mrs L A Smith Gloria Smith Claude appointed caretaker Ararangie Hatchery staff Sgt H Dean Mr W J Moore new bank successor Mrs G Sole ill recuperating Mrs W N Mell visiting parents Hugh Ricketts on sick leave Miss Jill Wheator Joan Edna Drabsch Mary Ranger Judith McLean Helen Ranger Mrs Ross Ayre visiting Sydney bereavement for Turner family Mrs H Luscombe honored at Church Guild Mrs Bello Jurd dies at 81 in Singleton funeral at All Saints Then to Whittingham cemetery
The Guyra Court of Petty Sessions met on Tuesday with a notably brief procedure. Robert Hood did not appear on a charge of stealing a circular saw. he was remanded from Liverpool and £50 bail forfeited. Keith Prisk faced a no motor accident charge but the prosecution had no evidence. he was discharged. Diana Edwards did not appear on a stealing charge and forfeiture occurred.
Improvements and additions at Claude Heagney’s retreading works and motor garage in Ollera Street include an extended building a reorganized layout and an isolated noisier retreading section on the east side. The plant now operates with an enclosed buffing room bench and mould process a portable steam engine powers mould steam and battery charging a larger workshop greasing bay and an extended showroom displaying tyres batteries radios home lighting plants cycles and accessories. Two modern offices provide privacy and comfort.
The Certified Seed Potatoes N S W Co operative Ltd dominates seed potato marketing in the state through strict inspection. Last year turnover reached £46 146, a record, despite lower seed prices. Chairman W J Lowe urged early harvest and certification to maximise grower sales. 352 growers sought certification across 367 acres this season.
A stranger to Guyra reports seeing a Willie Wag Tail nicknamed Willie Wag Tail leucophrys a small insectivorous bird from New Guinea to Victoria. The bird perches on cattle backs to flush insects and is a notable feature of the North Coast fauna. The lone visitor may have been blown to the tablelands by last week’s gales.
A Guyra group held a competition to aid an ex serviceman group. The winner, Gordon Williams, received a new bicycle as the prize amid community support and encouragement.
At the monthly hospital board meeting at the theshire chambers last Thursday night the board agreed to add another nursing sister to address excessive staff hours. They paid tribute to Rev. E. N. McKie and Miss Mary White. Dr. K B Shallard was welcomed as honorary medical officer, while secretary J Carroll jr resigned due to business pressures. Spreasiers will be sought for the new post and commissions consulted about a new hospital erection plan.
Friends of Mr. Ben Franklin of Guyra have been surprised to pass him in the street without greeting. It is his brother Jack Franklin of Sydney visiting who has been mistaken for him. The brothers are identical twins and have caused confusion locally.
A lengthy memorial in The NUSW Presbytery The official church publication extols Rev E N McKie melding theology science and philosophy. It praises his lifelong devotion from childhood to death noting humility gentleness and steadfast love of God in Christ.
A fragment describes two men who resemble each other in appearance and behavior. They share likeness in walking talking and manner, making it hard to tell them apart, even when together. Both reveal similar bald patches when hats are removed.
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