Overhead bridge urged for Guyra highway realignment
The Argus reports two recent accidents near the South Guyra railway crossing and urges realignment of the highway with an overhead bridge. The 1902 plan by the Guyra Town Planning Committee proposed Malpas street realignment to a bridge opposite the vicarage, but Sydney authorities have yet to act. Local effort is urged to press for urgent safety improvements.
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South Guyra
Guyra “Argus
Guyra
Starrstreet
Malpas Street
Vicarage
Sydney
Obituary of Mrs Isa bel Mary Pearson of Guyra
Mrs Isa bel Mary Pearson died after a long illness at 63. Her husband predeceased her. Married January 19, 1909, she spent 39 years in Guyra and was devoted to home and family. Survived by Cyril Pearson J Scott D Pearson and sisters Mrs J Tickle Mrs R Tatham and Miss F Brodie. One brother Walter was killed in action in 1917. Funeral held at Armidale cemetery after service at her home.
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Isabel Mary Pearson
Ryanda Street
Eelie Pearson
Guyra
Pearson
Cyril Pearson
Sydney
J. Scott
D. Pearson
Presbyterian Church
E. N. McKie
Armidale
J. Tickle
Gravesend
R. Tatham
Cold snap signals approaching winter in Guyra
Local report notes top coats and woolies back in use as winter nears. Easterly winds bring 36 points of misty rain and temperatures around the low degrees, with conditions still unsettled.
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Guyra
Rome
Easter Holiday Movements Round Guyra District
Local residents prepare for holidays with many heading to Sydney for the Royal Easter Show and other trips. Notables include the Camerons and Kanes traveling to Sydney, Rev. Kirby to conduct devotions on Good Friday, and numerous families visiting relatives or spending Easter near the coast. The report lists relocations, engagements, and medical updates across Guyra, Armidale, and surrounding towns.
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Beryl Cameron
Marcia Kane
Kentucky
Guyra
R. F. Kirby
Junior Red Cross drives badge sale in Guyra town
Busy Saturday in Guyra as Junior Red Cross girls canvassed the town to sell Guyra District War Memorial Hospital badges. A girl nicknamed Florence Nightingale urged a business man to buy another badge and another lass escaped injury during the outing.
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Guyra
Guyra District
Subscriptions Due Reminder for March 31 Payment
Subscribers are reminded that to receive the discount on subscriptions accounts must be paid on or before March 31. Full year subscriptions at the advance rate of 13 will be accepted up to and including Wednesday next.
Local fundraising night features scattered theft scare and cash tally
A report from Bradley street notes a shopper warning in front of Wheaton’s butcher’s shop as a suspect fled across the road. Miss N Youman received collections from several girls totaling 7 pounds with individual gifts listed for Margery Mitchell Judith Cone Barbara Band Cox Brenda Helyar Ann Parry Pam Heather Marshall Shirley Starr Shirley Hammond Ann Moore Jeanette Clark Betty Copeland Pam Bean and others.
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Bradley Street
Wheaton
Citime
Brenda Helyar
Ann Parry
Pam
Heather Marshall
Shirley Starr
Shirley Hammond Fi
Ann Moore
Jeanette Clark
Betty Copeland
Pam Bean
Fatal Accident Claims Young Man Near Guyra
A young man, Gallagher aged 26, was killed after crossing Starr street into a car driven by Norman Allan Marshall of Kooralbyn on Bradsley street near the railway station. Gallagher suffered multiple injuries and died at Guyra District War Memorial Hospital at 1:15 am Tuesday. He was survived by his wife Norma Rowlands, parents Mr and Mrs G Gallagher, two sisters Mrs Cassidy and Mrs K Vincent, and brother Frank Gallagher who was serving with the AIF.
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Gallagher
Starr Street
Norman Allan Marshall
Kooralbyn
Bradsley Street
Marshall
Guyra District War Memorial Hospital
Norma Rowlands
Merrylands
G. Gallagher
South Guyra
Cassidy
Coonabarabran
K. Vincent
Dubbo
Frank Gallagher
The
Auto-Bicycles Begin Appeal To Guyra Residents
Several Guyra residents have purchased the recently introduced auto-bicycles. Mr Ron Kelly was Guyra's first buyer and his lead has been followed by several others. The machines resemble normal bicycles with heavier frames and are equipped with a one horsepower two stroke engine.
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Guyra
Ron Kelly
Jead
Guyra Man's Death by Self-Administered Strychnine
In a Queensland inquest held after the death of Henry Lloyd Hague a 23 year old man, found dying near Hall's shed on March 7, was determined to have died from wilfully self administered strychnine poisoning. The man, described as quick tempered, had told witnesses he might be better off dead when in pain from a bad arm. He resided with his uncle and spent weekends at home. The inquest was adjourned once due to a missing witness and concluded with the coroner's verdict of death by self inflicted poison.
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Ilam Henne Uver
Stan Dawson
Hall
James Hague
Tilbuster
Henry Lloyd Hague
Motorized cycle claims 30 mph speed and low fuel use
The usual free wheeling pedal arrangement is kept so riders can assist on steep hills. Guvra owners assert their machines reach about 30 mph and fuel consumption is very low.
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Guvra
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