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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
2
The Australian Council of Trades Unions discussed postwar employment. It opposed guaranteed unemployment and urged giving returning soldiers the best available jobs if capable, noting the flawed Returned Soldiers' Preference Act of the prior war and arguing for fairness without denying others.
The New England Potato Merchants and Agents Association held its first annual meeting, three months after formation. President T L Caddy reviewed operations, and officers were elected for the year: president T L Caddy, vice president J Hill, secretary W D Caray, treasurer E J Hodder, management committee including E S Parkins and E Love-Ridge.
Local notices show Pte Arthur Vickery and Pte W Tibbs spending leave with relatives in Guyra. Visitors include A C J Keith of the RAAF and Pte Maisie Northey of the AWAS. Rev Harris recalls Pte Gilmour killed at El Alamein and plans sympathy for Mrs. Gilmour. Matron B Smith to leave Guyra for Glen Innes after marriage.
The Returned Soldiers League aims to raise £150,000 to equip its club opposite the Anzac Memorial. Aimed at all State sub-branches, the project can start only after the war, with work already underway to meet current needs. O R Pearson reported broad support at the Guyra sub-branch meeting.
Barry MacDonald aged months, son of Mr and Mrs Reg MacDonald, died suddenly at Tingha after choking on garlic in his windpipe. He died around 6 0 clock Tuesday evening. The child's mother found him on the floor and rushed him to a doctor and hospital. his father is a mail contractor between Guyra and Tingha.
The Guyra W.V.S. branch reports progress packing medical parcels for services members. A total of 67 parcels have been packed, with packing to resume Saturday as members are urged to attend. Gifts include three pairs of long socks and two pairs of short socks from Mrs. F Simpson and two skull caps from Mrs. Mott. Secretary Miss Barbara Dutton says dance arrangements are under way and donations toward the supper would be appreciated.
The Arcadia Theatre hosts a St Patrick's Day dance with a good orchestra and an excellent supper promised for tomorrow. Dancers may celebrate the occasion with music and food.
The speaker regrets having to sever associations with her but wishes her every future happiness and prosperity, expressing sincere goodwill despite the farewell.
Vegetable growers faced a harsh frost with peas beans and potatoes severely damaged especially in Tubamurra Bald Blair and nearby areas. Over 2000 bags of potatoes from the Regional Potato Distribution Office were condemned due to second growth grub mechanical injury and scab. The frost and ongoing dry spell threaten grass and crops, with more rain urgently needed.
The Guyra branch of the Country Women's Association schedules a Saturday meeting to discuss land sale in Bradley street per a legal notice. Secretary Mrs J F Parsons requests broad representation and thanks donors of herbs.
A Friday night card party in Arcadia lounges hosted by the Red Cross Society netted proceeds to support relief work. Mrs. G Mitchell won the dugley prize donated by Mrs. Richardson, with Mrs. Hanna thanked for providing the lounge space.
The engagement is announced of Valerie Eunice Menzies second eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Menzies Ardrossal Black Mountain to LAC L A White eldest son of Mr and Mrs A F White Boxpoint Black Mountain. The engagement is announced of Gloria Ruth eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G Taylor of South Guyra to James Dennis eldest son of Mr and Mrs J B Saunders of Pleasent Vale Guyra.
The Shire Council praised health inspector O Akin for his yearly collection efforts with tote funds. Clerk J Richardson noted substantial annual receipts and Dr W Youman, president, commended Akin's service and past congratulations.
Four men appeared before Mr J Scott JP at Guyra Police Court on Friday charged with theft and robbery. C A Giles and a minor, arrested at Ben Lomond, are alleged to have stolen footwear in Armidale and were remanded to Armidale. Ellen Wienst Atkins, arrested at Tenterfield, faced theft of 50 pounds from the Royal Hotel, Guyra, with further charges pending. Remand to Guyra PM's Court granted for March 17.
The Guyra sub branch is informed Tin Hat Day will be held on April 21 the Friday before Anzac Day with emblems on Armistice Day terms. Stickspins and badges will be available to order from a leading manufacturer as supplies come in. Last year the appeal raised £9000 and organizers hope for a better return this year.
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