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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
1
Rain floods the course making play uncertain with a suspended weekend schedule. The Island vanished delaying swims and water polo for The Biggies while swimmers set new records in the Pump House relay amid boat wake. Nearby birds, trees, and a new club slogan Mawr with water reflect the soggy scene.
Boxing night in Armidale featured eight bouts at the town hall amid heavy rain and wind. Archibald defeated Kirkham by a heavy blow in round two, with Kirkham praising the punch and calling for a rematch. Dunn and his twin Herbert fought to a draw, while Teddy Hennett upset Peter Tillman and Blue McCarthy beat Mery Hyatt.
Guyra travels to Armidale next Sunday for a football clash with Easts in the final fixture before the semi finals. Guyra lists B Grade players led by F William and J Mann and A Grade lineup including P Starr and G Archibald. bus departs at 11 am.
Keith Ochlers of Guyra earns selection at centre three-quarter for the divisional team to meet England in a match at Gunnedah on July 12. The squad lists Fullback J Whitten Gunnedah Wings N Young Tamworth Centres K Ochlers Guyra N Young Tamworth, with backs and forwards named from local clubs.
The Brisbane team for Saturdays rugby league test lists Fullback C Churchill NSW Wing D Flannery Q Right D Graves NSW Centre N Andrews NSW Middleton NSW Five eighth F Stanmore NSW Halfback K Holman NSW Forwards L Cawie INS Jack F de Helin NSW Crocker Q2, AL Thompson Q, Schubert CNS, Holland NSW front row. Reserves J Troy NSW back H Davies QV forward.
North Hill tennis squads head to Guyra next Sunday to meet Beesleys. The men feature W Smith P Hogg F Nicholson J Kelly W Hanlon A Mowle with F Hanlon J Mowle Fo O'Brien and the women include Mrs Kelly Mrs Nicholson Mrs Verne Mrs Smith and Mrs Hanlon. Emergencies listed for both sides include H Wheaton and Mrs Vivian. Teams will depart Woodward and Purkiss corner at 9 am with pickups at Wilkinsons and Bower's corners.
Awn Ee match drew a large crowd as spectators filled the venue. The event showcased local participants and attracted attention from attendees and organizers alike.
Armidale College Tigers travel to face the hockey team at Pollen around 3 15 p m on Saturday with a full lineup including Ditton McKay Beath O Donnel Cant ron Hayden Starr Williams Ditton Campbell Johnson and Mather. Players should arrive at Coxsy Corner Cafe by 2 p m for the social. The season closes with a carnival in the Hows Hall featuring a shinty style challenge and various stalls.
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