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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1949
Page
2
Local column urges volunteer efforts to support the Guyra Hospital grounds and district clubs. Notes many residents visiting, moving, or returning, and highlights need for improved hospital facilities and ongoing community service by unsung workers.
Do not drive under the influence or at reckless speeds. Stop after any accident causing death or serious injury. Convictions for failing to obey yield to oncoming traffic carry a twelve month disqualification. Do not pass another vehicle on a bend crest or where vision is obscured.
Tingha progress meeting requests a bench in front of the council building for bus passengers and seeks a verandah seat at the Post Office for trunk line callers. They will also ask authorities to provide accommodation for witnesses at Tingha Police Court, noting current street stands and rain exposure.
Stormy conditions hit Tingha with heavy rain over the week, 231 points on Thursday and 44 on Sunday, plus up to two inches elsewhere. The town prepares for an Easter meeting after the local hotel changes hands and Barry Burke departs, while residents anticipate increased activity and a move to enlarge the area.
A. Brown and Co. report a satisfactory fats cattle sale at Guyra Show Ground on March 10. Prices included fat cows to 17 pounds, Ard calves to 20 pounds 7 shillings, fat bullocks to 18 pounds 16 shillings, fat black polled steers to 17 pounds 10 shillings, Hereford yearling steers to 11, Hereford two year steers to 15 pounds 3 shillings, mixed steers to 14 pounds 6 shillings. The next sale will be on May 1 and full details will be advertised later.
Group President Mrs Nata Woodward and Mrs Walton praised the Younger Set exhibition and Miss Savage despite her absence. The event featured a successful cookery display and a wide loaned collection of tapestries paintings and handmade items with many prizes awarded for guessing competitions.
A rambling account recalls an Armidale visit with notes on the town known as The Dales. The writer mentions settlers, early goods, Beardy Street, and street life, alongside names like Mr Brisk and a show judge. The piece blends memory, place, and local detail.
Girl Guides from Tamworth will visit next weekend though transport issues delay their Anzac Day plans. They will spend an extra day in Gayra and take part in Ateac Day ceremonies and a march. The Armotials company will also stay. arrangements aim to entertain visitors with a camp fire and concert.
A fragmented local note mentions Mr. B Scurena Mrs Janine and Mrs G Crampton amid references to a tea cake event labeled Afternoon Dozen and a Date 1eal in Cameron. No clear outcome or details available.
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