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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
2
An Australian reader questions Prime Minister Chifley about Soviet supportive declarations during war era. The piece argues the word welcome to Soviet forces is hollow and predicts potential sabotage and industrial disruption if war breaks out. It warns against complacency and urges proactive defense measures.
Improvements at the Church of England grounds proceed this week with the old fence removed and a low new one being erected. Entrance gates have been refurbished and the goal is to enhance the church and Parish Hall surroundings as grass is mowed and maintained.
Local society notes show numerous visitors and holidaymakers in Guyra and nearby towns. Senator Amour visited during the weekend. residents Jean and Bettes Peant son Jett spent holidays in Brisbane. several families from Tamworth Newcastle Armidale and Sydney are holidaying or visiting relatives.
Gordon Woodward won five first prizes and a championship award at the mart poultry show. His entries secured top honors in bantam and other divisions, driving Oak Lane Show team to notable success.
A meeting of all citizens interested in forming University Tutorial Classes in Guyra will be held at Guyra Public School at 8 p.m. on Wednesday March 16. Md A W Eberle of New England University College will discuss the tutorial class scheme and facilities for Guyra residents. Courses include written and spoken English current affairs psychology child study vocal music and pottery.
In an interview with the Argus on Saturday Senator Amour argued that continued belief in the United Nations Organization offers protection against war and its devastation. He praised Australia’s prosperity, urged government support for farming needs, and said population growth could expand a domestic market, though he offered no details on how protection would be achieved.
St James Church of England Guyra drew a full house on Tuesday night for a religious film demonstration by West 3 A Baker. Films shown included The Message from Canterbury and Westminster Abbey with coronation scenes. A sermon by Dr Temple was screened as the town’s congregation joined in songs led by the St James choir and organist Mrs E Cullen.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting Mr. R. Morgan urged immediate ambulance service for town and district. He cited a private car difficulty and a long delay when Mervyn Winkworth injured his finger, noting the community is pursuing options to install the service.
Miss N Woodward presided over the Younger Set meeting as secretary Miss B sent treasurer Mis T Cavanagh and others discussed the Presbyterian Fellowship invite and the CWA grounds cleanup at a cost shared with the WA parent group. Amy Savi and Miss Drew were noted, with a bake sale, craft exhibition, and cookery contest planned to support the Stal y.
A fragmented report tracks weather and teen activities across the week. Mentions light showers on some days and sunny periods, with unclear references to names and dates such as March and a list of figures. The text is garbled but centers on forecasted conditions and weekly notes.
A court report from Guyra details multiple defendants fined for public drunkenness and related offences. The record lists prosecutions and fines imposed on February and March dates, with notes of forfeitures and defaults. Local Bradley Street incidents are noted alongside penalties.
A fragmentary notice lists several individuals such as Mrs PA Jiveren Miss BP Mackengle Miss HP Jaekes and Mrs K Done, among others, with scattered initials and titles. It mentions competitions for a note and a bottle of wine to be held on Saturday at the cookery event, amid a dense OCR garble of names and roles.
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