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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
2
The piece argues the coal dispute is national in scope and causes distress across society. It condemns miners leaders as threatening and supports compulsory secret ballots to curb Communist influence in unions, citing Broken Hill and Jaro ken Hill as examples.
Mrs Gordon Woodward of Malpas street holidaying in Inverell. Bruce Hughes of Guyra visiting Tamworth. Mrs May and Miss Metra Martin among social visits. Guyra Post Office changes and wedding plans for Dune Biddle and Geoffrey Morrow. D Parker joins Cameron and Cameron firm. Mr Cassidy to fill Guyra Post Office vacancy. Shelley Jane Stewart’s birth celebrated. various family travels noted.
Severe frosts have preceded a spell of fine sunny weather this week. Recordings at the post office show daily highs and lows from June 22 to June 29, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 53 degrees and notable cold nights.
Acknowledgments note donations to the hospital during the month include various items such as pajamas, scones and butter, vegetables, and other household essentials. Names such as Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Howe, Mrs. G. Youman, Mrs. P. Skinner, and Mrs. A. H. Sinner appear in the list of contributors.
A fragment notes a militant minority aiming to replace democracy with a totalitarian system, claiming there is no room for dissent or alternative governance in the envisioned order.
Guyra Public School activities by the Junior Red Cross raised £30 for five homes for children of ex servicemen. Juniors aided in selling tin hats on collection days. Half of takings, £13 5s, supported Junior Red Cross funds. The annual juvenile dance netted £14 17s with an additional 9s 1d from a tuck shop, showing strong, organized effort.
A conference of North-West and North-East County Councils agreed to provide at least partial electricity to Guyra during off peak periods within six months. Full supplies depend on Armidale station. They also considered forming a federation of electricity authorities and proposed a joint conference to protect regional interests.
Two longtime district figures, Mr. Kim Williams of Guyra and Mrs. Crick, met after 60 years yesterday. Mrs. Crick born at P Armidale, sister of M Hiscox, attended her brother’s diamond wedding anniversary with Mr W Hiscox, then traveled back to Sydney.
L P Dutton urged combining the Guyra P A and H Association with the Football Club to improve the show ground ring and dressing rooms by voluntary labour. The plan was well received while the secretary Mr MacKenzie noted stock straying onto the playing area, likely from rodeo pen releases at a recent sale, with no recent trouble known.
Local charity from Guyra provides flood relief footwear and basic goods to affected families. Volunteers distribute new shoes and essentials, aiming to ease hardship and support daily tasks amid ongoing recovery efforts.
The article lists sub committees and members for the event, including finance amusements grounds and various sections. It notes ensuring space for flowers, pavilion improvements, and future East and West exhibits. It also carries a message from W Yeo state president of Returned Sailors Leagues urging unity and non party political stance.
C J King returning officer announces successful candidates in the Navy Stonehenge Foot election held in June. Names like Surat Roderick Fraver, land Farm, Ran d, Desmwater Des ioe nipws ig earl rs appear in the distorted OCR as the winners.
The Guyes local CWA unit will hold a social afternoon on July 16 to raise funds for Mait Nand food victims. Proceeds support relief efforts and community aid programs.
Mr Harvey, long a resident of Guyra, left to take a post at Lcuts Grafton. Acting master Mr J Yearby praised his easy nature and thanked him for his service. Mrs Harvey received a salad bowl as a token of remembrance. Ron McKay was congratulated on his first appointment at Tenterfield Post Office and presented with an Eversharp pencil. Kon began duties at Tenterfield last week.
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