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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1950
Page
2
A column criticizes Australian politics, likening ALP actions to Tito era erosions of democracy. It condemns party executives denying endorsement to four Labor Assembly members, arguing such moves undermine voters rights and harm public confidence in the Labor Movement.
Miss Dawn Darby spent a week end in Inverell as guest of Mrs H May and Mr F yw. Kiiminater. Rowe Krem returned from a Sydney holiday. Mr and Mrs W Dunne of Maipas Street Guyra are on annual holidays on the North Coast. Engagement announced for Barbara Ditton and Ben Dowdell. Mr and Mrs T McHugh of Guyra left for Sydney for a holiday. Miss Wilma Robinson stationed at Kalda. Mr Tom Adamson of the Guyra branch of the Commonwealth Bank on leave. Brownlees to relieve. Mr Jack Nipperess resumed duty after holidays in Wallangarra and Brisbane. A H Carles on annual leave in March. to be relieved by R Ford. Mrs M Stumbles entertained by sister Mrs Moore. Harold Steele of Nambucca Heads attended Apex Charter dinner in Guyra. Mr and Mrs A McCusker hosted visitors from Guyra. John Martin, northern rep for Cooper Engineering Co. Ltd, awarded gold watch for salesmanship efficiency. Miss Gladys Doyle of Glen Innes entertained at Apex tea. Mr and Mrs Howard Wheaton of Armidale announce birth of daughter Carolyn Margaret. Audrey Stevenson fell from horse Welshman at Inverell Show, minor injury. Mr and Mrs Jim Briggs and family plan motoring holiday to Sydney Canberra South Coast. cafe to be run by W Briggs and others in their absence.
Dr Mary Kathleen Laing acting locum tenent for Dr Kent Hughes escaped serious harm after a collision with a jerry driven by Jack Erle Mills at the Beardy and Jessie streets corner. The car rolled on its side and was badly damaged as onlookers watched.
The Guyra Public Library shows items issued since September and on loan to end January. Notable donors include Mor ale, a story of Australian Light Horsemen, Wallace, The Yes illustrated, and many science, farming, and cookery titles. The list names authors such as A J Cummins, Bromfield, Drummond, Genders, Graham, Massingham, Whyte, St John Ambulance, and Fitzgerald, along with various publishers and series.
Trustees of the Guyri recreation ground plan to file a government grant request and host a conference with tennis and cricket clubs and other sporting bodies. At a recent meeting officers were appointed including president R. W. Hudson secretary H. O'Donnell and treasurer Jark.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions India and a secret or “Guru” motif with unclear context. Names like Nixon appear amid distorted phrases, yielding no clear event, date, or location. The readable bits point to diplomatic or cultural discourse but lack a verifiable incident or outcome.
At the Guyra Country Women's Association monthly meeting, Mrs Drabsch presided as members discussed May conference in Sydney with Hial livan and W Drabech attending. Guests from Craft and local members were thanked for wool donations and a prize was noted from a Mary Prink win. The treasurer reported a balance of 11a5/11/3 and plans included completing the cultery supply, hiring tea settings, and presenting Sewing for the Home to the Gavanshire library.
Ned Ferris, son of Mr and Mrs Ferris of Armidale, died in an air accident near Padstow England while serving with the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm. Born and educated in Armidale, he had been in England for over two years and was training as air crew for an aircraft carrier. A memorial service was held at St Peter’s Cathedral with a large congregation including RSL members, and burial with full naval honors followed at St Mervyn’s Church Padstow.
The report notes ongoing efforts by Rudd over the past two years, with a victory attributed to Mr. John Brazier. A separate contest for a prize donated by Mrs. RB Bennett was won by Mrs. Tibbs. Mrs. Eggleston is thanked for offering to provide an afternoon tea on meeting days.
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