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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1946
Page
2
A survey of rural prosperity argues diversification of production as the key to steady growth. Guyra district benefits from sheep, cattle, potatoes, peas, and newer canning and soy bean crops, reducing market and seasonal risks and boosting rural employment and future progress.
At the annual meeting held in Oddfellows Hall members urged continued potato control for orderly postwar marketing and support for inspection to ensure higher grade produce. Officers elected: President T L Caddy Vice President E P Purkiss Secretary C G Mitchell Treasurer E J Hodder with four executive members and E Loveridge J Hill. A 1945 activities report was adopted praising the president and Caddy for tireless work.
Army demobilisation and discharge updates as residents return home. Military personnel including Lieut. Bob Frewin and Pte. Percy Lansley rejoin ships and await release. Residents and relatives visit Sydney for leave and holidays, with several family groups travelling and resuming work. Community mentions include scholarship awards, health updates, and local business trips.
Stationmaster reports February totals include 571 tickets issued, coaching revenue 753 pounds, livestock revenue 29 pounds, miscellaneous 20 pounds, total 1585 pounds. General goods in 141 tons, special in 168 tons, general out 272 tons, special out 2691 tons, wool out 83 bales. Cattle in 4 trucks, sheep in 1, cattle out 12, sheep out 9.
Miss O'Donnell topped the Goyra Associates par nine hole event with a card of (16) 3 down. Results include Miss Youman (7) 4 down, Miss Pearson (12) 6, Mya Mason (16) 5, Mrs Tierney (18) 6, Mrs Fisher (7) 7, Mrs Mitchell (13) 7. An 18 hole Stableford for a trophy is set for Wednesday. players are asked to come early.
The C W A Younger Set invites all old and intending members to a Saturday meeting on the 30th. The main aim is to fund and upkeep the Baby Health Centre and assist the Ebor Bushowsing and Far West Children's Health Scheme.
Guyra Junior Farm ers' Club members featured prominently in the Junior Farmers section at Armidale Show with 48 entries yielding 10 firsts and eleven seconds. Keith Williams led with four firsts and one second, winning the P and A Cup for most successful exhibitor in vegetables. John McKay, runner up, secured three firsts.
Guyra residents discuss the future of technical education tied to securing a suitable building. If found, courses in shorthand typing farm mechanics bookkeeping and wool classing could begin. Dressmaking classes resume drawing new business girls as night students while day classes still have space.
Readable fragment lists winners for classes including cumbers apple and Australorp entries. Names highlighted include Keith Williams Les Kirk Ned Wark among others with multiple prizes noted.
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