28 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
1
The Guyra Argus newspaper prints its weekly edition every Thursday evening. This issue is dated Thursday June 19 1028 and notes standard weekly notices, local briefs, and community updates for Guyra residents.
At a midwinter break up a large crowd gathered to farewell Mrs G J Mitchell after eleven years on the staff of Guyra Public School. Speeches praised her 27 years of royal service and dedication handling older girls and younger pupils alike. The event included gifts, music, and a final chorus of For She's a Jolly Good Fellow as teachers and parents bid her well in retirement.
Mrs Pauline Jones a well known resident of the district died Thursday afternoon aged nearly 73 after a lengthy illness. Her funeral at Armidale followed services at her residence in Guyra with Rev E W H Shaw and Rev N McKie officiating. Survived by a stepmother, siblings, and several relatives, she lived a long life from Germany to New South Wales, working as domestic help before marrying and eventually settling in Aberfoyle and Guyra. Her memory was described as retentive with keen observation.
The Evans family expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for kindness and loving care shown to Pauline Joven during her illness and passing.
Tenders are invited by the Gaoyre Lowy Improvement Association for planting trees and related works in 1978. For details apply to B. D. Morgan, Hon. Secretary, Gaoyre Lowy Improvement Association.
Basalt records show results across grades from First to Eighth. Names such as Stuart Starr, Geof White, Gordon Moe, Donald Hill, Aubrey Pearson, Daphon Peswell, Joan Stevemson, Muriel McKay, Dorothy Jackson, Phyllis Stare, Nancy Chisholm and Joy Miner appear with top marks and class rankings.
Church of England Guyra Bald Blais Ben Lomond and Key BR Presbyterian and Methodist services listed by date and time across Guyra Black Mountain Finlay Paul Tenterfield Wandsworth Troterden and Linngothlin with Rev E Norman McKie R J Williams Salvation Army and Oddfellows Hall Guyra including Young People's meeting at 2.15 pm and Salvation Meeting at 7.15 pm all welcome
Tenders for painting and repairs to the Court House at Guyra to be received by 2 pm on Wednesday 11th July 1928. Specifications and tender forms available at the District Works Office Guyra and Archdale, Glen Innes, via Acting District Engineer W E Rowson.
Notice warns that any person trespassing or laying poison in Ellerslie Paddocks after this date will be prosecuted as directed by law. Preview permissions withdrawn. Signed by J F Parsons, Ellerslie, Guyra.
The item quotes America magazine admonishing the Prohibition era League to pursue moral suasion and Christian principles to curb youth drinking. It warns that neglecting temperance could yield a degenerate next generation and calls for vigilant guidance of boys and girls. An ad praises Weeds Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy against winter ailments.
On Armidale ground Guyra Convent School boys defeated St Marys 47 nil. Captain John McDonnell starred with seven tries, backed by O Connor and Giles as Guyra extends to 72 points with no against. In a later draw with South Armidale 16 all, Guyra leads 7-0 at halftime and aims to win the Ambulance Cup by beating North Armidale.
Notice warns prosecution for noncompliance with motor vehicle parking regulations in Bradley Street on Saturdays. Cars must park at the kerb for no longer than 30 minutes, with allowed parking at the intersecting area near Bradley Street. Shire Clerk B Phelan signs the notice dated June 28, 1928.
Report details a series of races with notable performances including Wenresthin and Williama. Mentions 114 races in Erade region plus 14 wins over 10 months and 18 more by another competitor. Notes a November commencement and protest by Yost.
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