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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1951
Page
2
A Sydney University professor who quit to join a road gang illustrates the pull of living one’s own life. The piece weighs executives’ dual loyalties to employers and subordinates and asks what would happen if leaders themselves struck, suggesting societal disruption and the burden of responsibility.
The Guyra Horticultural Society held its last meeting and decided to stage an autumn display of floors and berries in the Parish Hall. A small competitive prize schedule was drawn and will be mailed to members soon.
A stream of local notices lists residents from Armidale and Guyra on holidays and transfers. John Nipperess of the Commonwealth Bank at Guyra is bound for Dublin around March 27. Dr. E T Mulligan and family head to Sydney for Blues Night travel, while Dr. Kelvin Erge begins practice in Guyra.
A film unit shoots in Armidale for a biopic of Thunderbolt. Crowds gather near Vida Police Station as Interior scenes at Armidale Court House proceed under Cecil Holmes. Cast includes Grant Taylor and Rosemary Miller. first Australian television feature shot for global and local release.
The Guyra Shire Council, at its monthly meeting, forwards a resolution for the next Shires Association conference. It asks that extra compact funds from the increment tax be allocated to road maintenance. The association executive is to review bridge builder and carpenter awards, noting councils may grant higher pay than minimums.
A small audience gathered at Oddfellows Hall on Tuesday as recruiting representatives stressed the urgent need for a national defence plan. Moving pictures showed Australian soldiers in the Middle East and New Guinea, Air Force training, the 77 Squadron in Korea, and Navy life. Brief talks were given by Mr. K Joyner Captain Arthur Newton Group Captain W J Duncan and Commander W C Mather.
The Guyra Apex Club proposes dances in Guyra Kaid Blair and Black Mountain to fund their forthcoming ball. The Guyra Younger Set plans an April 14 15 battle drive. NSW Potato Marketing Board meets in Guyra March 19 20 with a plate growers meeting at 10 30 am March 21. Tennis films planned March 19 at Oddfellows Hall. Auction sales advertised by local auctioneers. New Zealand WWI veterans to attend Anzac Day in Sydney. Glen Innes sheep sale records high prices. Proceeds hoped from Back to Tingha celebrations. North West County Council aims bulk electricity for Guyra end April. Tingha consumption exceeds 100. War Settlement scheme Newstead North Inverell application close March 7. Guyra War Memorial Hospital board vacancies close March 31. High Court finds Communist Party Dissolution Act invalid. Possible federal double dissolution anticipated. A resident jokes Nincoola Street should be None Cooler. Electricians wanted ad cited from Gladesville Sydney.
At the Guyra R S L Auxiliary there is progress on the Diggers Ball with a tasty supper planned. Ten ladies attended the last meeting led by Mrs J W Wilson. The group has 37 financial members and seeks full attendance at the March 30 session for final stall and ball preparations.
Guyra Post Office announces Easter schedule changes with limited hours on Easter Saturday 9 am to 11 am for postal and telegraphic business except money orders and social services. street receptacles cleared at 9 am. outgoing mail closes 11 am. normal delivery continues. Easter Monday hours 9 am to 10 am for certain services. street receptacles cleared at 9 am. outgoing mail closes 11 am. no postman delivery.
The death of Mr. George Charles Ryan occurred at 18 Owen Street Lindfield on Saturday. Aged 16 he had lived at Green Hills near Guyra and Boorala Wacy. He is survived by sisters Mally Annie Annie and Kate and brother Joe. Funeral held at Summer Hill Vacy on Monday afternoon.
R McLean Friends of the McLean family report the deaths of Robert McLean on March 8 and his sister Letitia Woodger a few hours later. Surviving include William and Joseph McLean of Lewisham and Black Mountain, plus four sisters and two deceased brothers. Robert McLean, born Black Mountain, spent most of life in the district and retired in 1946 after 50 years teaching, largely at Llangothlin School. He enjoyed tennis cricket and hunting, was highly respected, and lived in Crookwell after retirement, leaving a wife and two daughters Mrs John Broadbent of Crookwell and Mrs John M White of Pymble.
Mrs Letitia Woodger died after a brief illness. Her husband Rev Harold Woodger, once vicar of Guyra, predeceased her by ten years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs Ron McCal man of Warren and Misses Mary and Dorothy Woodger of Roseville.
Overcast skies persist in Guyra for several days with no rain and notably cooler nights. Readings at the Guyra post office show a steady drop in temperatures over the past week from March 8 to March 14, with highs around the mid 60s and lows near the upper 40s.
Wheat growers facing delays in superphosphate deliveries may obtain special permits to use road transport. The Minister for Agriculture, Hon. E. H. Graham, M.L.A., announced the concession last Thursday and urged applicants to contact their nearest country motor registry or the Commissioner for Road Transport. A nominal 1 shilling fee applies, exempting the carrier from charges under the State Transport Act.
Members of Guyra Rotary and Bowling Clubs held a lively night at the Bowling clubhouse with dancing and a supper. Music by Mrs Johnson and Mr Hiscock, MC by Mr Whiteford. Proceeds near £60 aid the Far West Children's Health Scheme at Manly. Seven or eight children have received treatment from Guyra.
Mr T N Stephens, engineer for five and a half years with Guyra Shire Council, will resign on April 14 to become engineer for Warrin eah Shire Council near Manly. Dr R W Hudson noted 37 applicants, with the Institute of Engineers recommending Stephens. Council to call for applications at £1150 salary plus £50 for town planner.
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