29 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
1
Council correspondence notes a new ordinance regulating refreshment rooms in Guyra Shire. Premises must be licensed by the Local Council after a three month period and licences may be refused for past food safety offences. An inspector will audit rooms to ensure compliance. licence fee is 2 shillings 6 pence.
A council meeting reviewed a letter from Lt. Col. Hruxner proposing a National Emergency Services scheme for civil defense against attacks and disasters. Mr. Mose was nominated Chief Warden with deputies for Tingha, Ben Lomond, and Liongatha. other local officials and volunteers were named to assist in preparations and road and safety issues were discussed.
Catherine Harvey of Kellys Coins becomes engaged to Jock, son of Mr and Mrs Williams of Lake won, Black Mountain. Farkers Dance Band reappears for dances at Guvira with return of the popular combo. Women’s Voluntary Services hold first meeting at Council Chambers with a guest speaker from Armidale. Mrs Garrahy of Quirawang is recovering after appendicitis operation at Armidale and New England District Hospital. Mrs Zadok Wella under treatment for a poisoned hand. Mr and Mrs Doug Reynolds holidaying in Queensland and visiting Greg Barris Reef. Northern defeated Souths 3 2 in football. Centrale beat Ben Lomond 8 2 with Gerry Ainsworth scoring all Centrale points. Armidale Teachers College Tennis vs Goyra Club scheduled. Association tennis suspended pending July Industry.
For sale items include a 1937 Chevrolet Standard Sedan in very good order and registered a Ford A Tourer in good running condition. Also a Chevrolet 4 Cylinder Tourer well shod and running well at bargain prices. General goods to be sold at low prices.
Preparations by the euthaniietic committee led by Mr Croker are under way for the Mad Hatters Ball at Arcadia Theatre tomorrow. A record crowd from Glen Innes Inverell Tingha Armidale and surrounding districts is expected. Dancing starts at 4 10 pm with Leggo's orchestra and Professor OCM Taki's Russian Jazz Orchestra. Judging of Mad Hatters at 9 45 pm and prize presentations follow. Professor Ziffeki and his orchestra perform around 10 15 pm with copper serving at 10 45 pm and hot tea after. Novel novelties stage decorations and a new ticket back design add to the night’s appeal.
A dramatic ode highlights the pig as the most valuable and versatile creature. It eats waste, roots soil, and can roam freely while providing a wide range of products from bacon and lard to gelatine and leather goods. The piece emphasizes the pig’s high energy value and nutritional benefits compared to beef.
Vague weather bulletin lists days with unclear events and names. Mentions Friday and Thursday with partial notes. No concrete readings or temperatures available.
A mixed program at Arcadia Theatre features Loy Douglas adaptations and a parade of features including performances by Jackie Cooper and Jay Dalrymple. The bill promises suspense romance and adventure with a Western travel segment and short reels such as Ki Flight and Hoy and His Dog.
The eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Marshall of Paleaner was wed to Mr. G. Dennett of Aberfoyle. The bride wore a white satin wedding dress with tulle and a coronet of orange blossoms, attended by bridesmaids and a grand bridal procession. The ceremony at Be Colomba’s Church concluded with a reception, guests, and gifts. The couple will reside at Huyny.
This item describes a bequest by the late Mr Andrew Melt, merchant formerly of Wehirnong, directing payments of 20 to the trustees of the fund for unpaid ministers salaries the ministers fund for widows and orphans and for the church missionary society at Waliroomga to the Byeinee Cli Mission Details are fragmented with no clear dates or locations beyond broad references to church accounts and beneficiaries.
At the Giura branch meeting presided by Abra W Youman, plans were made for this year's International Afternoon celebrating The Netherlands on 22 July. The Oldfellows Hall supper room will be used and cooks may request recipes from the secretary. The Treasurer reported a profit of 2 pounds 35 shillings and 7 pence. A Shire Council meeting on 1 July in Giugra aims to form a Women’s Voluntary Service Corps, with the Lady Mayoress of Ardvale and other speakers attending. The opening of the Australian Aerial Medical Service station at Broken Hill drew pride as Lond Gowrie noted a £1,000 donation from the association, with State President J. W. C. Neveridge speaking me.
The marriage of Cluff Muldoon and Doreylui Murgee was celebrated at St Mary’s Vesnion Sydney. The bride, elder daughter of Mrs Mulhin of Leretto, Brisk Street, and the late Mr Itz Muldoon, was formerly of Tingha and Arniole. The couple will reside in Wollongong with many relatives in attendance and Mr Flot attended as host man with Hon. Puther Freeman in affiliation.
Incomplete text mentions a lake area and a second feature or point of interest. It references possible development or survey but provides no clear names dates or actions. The readable words suggest a location near a lake and a need for further information or verification.
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