06 May 1937
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 06, 1937
Page
1
The church notes services on May 9 the Sunday after Ascension Day with times 4 am 11 pm and 2 15 pm at Green-Tubbomurra and Linn respectively. May 12 Coronation Day lists Quyra 7 30 am with nearby offerings and mentions Bev KA Harris and B A in attendance.
The Presbyterian Church at Bonlay hosts services Sunday May 11 at 11 am and 7 30 pm in Tenterden and Guyro to mark the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with a note that there is no service on Wednesday May 12 Rev E N McKie officiates Salvation Army programs run through the week with prayer meetings Bible class and youth meetings. Stan McCabe and Mr Dwyer visit Father Healy at the Presbytery and meet Convent School pupils sharing autographs with about twenty pupils among warm farewells.
Mine Joan McLean won Mrs Phelan's trophy for A grade at Guyra with 125 strokes. B grade winner Mrs Cameron took the trophy donated by Mrs Cameron. Results list multiple players with scores and handicaps. A follow up notes next Saturday’s TB Cup preliminaries and a May 12 Coronation Day special all day program.
A large turnout at Angwe Night at Arcadia Theatre raised 116 pounds door donations plus 810 pounds from Hen Lonend residents. Net profit benefits the Diggers' Fund. Two orchestras provided music until 4 am and a staged Anzac trench scene impressed the audience.
The Arcadia Theatre will feature Cheser the Hollywood canine star in Trailing the Killer with live onstage appearance. The film includes dramatic wildlife scenes and an intense fight between Caesar and a Puma, with a musical background. Also shown is Viennese Love Song starring Jean Muir and Gene Gerrard, plus The Perfect Set Up crime short. No screening on Coronation Day due to PCWA Ball engagement.
The fragment mentions the Country Women’s Association and a coronation night on May 12 with judging for fancy costumes at 10 am. It notes the Acting Premier of Queensland predicting a federal election in October and references defense policy and population aid development as responses.
Lith monthly prize event drew thirteen members in good form with two new recruits, total about twenty. A club dance to boost funds is planned for May at the Rifle Club Hall. Mr A B Jackson maintains a low handicap and faces NASA Spoon and Captain's Cup prospects while prize winners are listed with scores and initials.
John Henry Williams aged 72, longtime pastoralist and manager for the Marsh Estate, died from injuries after his horse fell on him at Boorolong. He was born at Boorolong and was respected as a stock judge and estate manager. Survived by Mrs Williams and three children Harold Glengarry Arthur Boorolong and Miss Williams. Funeral held Friday from St Marys Cathedral to Armidale Cemetery with Father Tully officiating.
Mr A G Tibbit of Glen Lanes and Bank of New South Wales resumes duty after illness. Miss Mona Wade named official hostess of Australian House London, formerly Armidale resident. Engagement announced between Lorna Hutton of Armidale and Aloo Crossman of Uralla. Edmund Burke Newcastle Abattoir Board official to miss weeks due to medical advice following sudden illness.
The death of Mrs James Pryor of Tubbamurra occurred at Armidale Hospital Sunday last. Her funeral was brought to Guyra for interment. She leaves a widower and a six year old child and the notice expresses sympathy for them. Rev Father Wealy conducted the service at the church and grave. Piddingtons Armidale had charge of arrangements.
The Gwydir by election sees vandalism with three Country Party car tyres slashed and another car’s petrol tank filled with water. A radio broadcast quotes Mr. Curtin asserting Labour candidate Scully would back the Federal Labour platform if elected. Organisers say the by election is the fiercest since Federation, with 500 to 600 meetings planned this week.
The Commonwealth Statistician reports a favourable Australian overseas trade balance for the first nine months of the financial year at £27,084,000, up from £22,400,000 last year. Exports of greasy wool, wheat, and wool drags drive the increase. March 1937 shows a total balance of £5,000,000.
Classified brief lists a 1934 Studebaker sedan in first class order, a Chevrolet Touring Cat in good running condition, a 2 ton Morris truck guaranteed in first class order, a Rugby Touring Car described as cheap, and a note to watch this space weekly from Herb Burgess Motor, Electrical and General Engineer.
The article notes a special Chamber of Commerce meeting to discuss shifting show days to Friday and Saturday and to gauge business impact on the community. It urges all shopkeepers to attend.
The Shire President Dr C D Judge invites all citizens and public bodies to assemble at the Arcadia Theatre on Coronation Day, Wednesday 12 May at 10 40 am. A civic programme will be presided by Dr Judge with an address and formal proceedings to express loyalty to the King.
Vacation-School will close on Tuesday May 11 and reopen on Tuesday May 16. A Coronation special holiday is granted Thursday May 14. Train passes for travel during vacation are not as cheap as excursion passes, but passes are available. A PY. U-A special meeting tonight with Dr. J. D. Russell and Mr. G. E. Madgwick will feature Balopticin demonstration. Four hundred children from nine schools attended the Show Ground event with fifty four events and up to six heats. The annual inspection by Mr. Inspector H. P. Willcock is underway. Additions to donations are recorded: A. McLean, J. Williams 10/-, etc. Total to date £99/18/6.
The Minister for Education Mr Drummond announced a state wide school holiday on Thursday May 13. He noted the term would end Tuesday May 11 and that teachers’ loyalty would ensure Coronation Day activities proceed on Wednesday May 12 without strain.
Mrs Lerch is set to be permanent, waving at Mick McMillan's Saloon. The May Ltd booking encourages early reservations, with phone number 114 provided.
The Trustees of Llangothlin School of Arts are declared vacant under the Trustees of Schools of Arts Enabling Act No 64 1002 IL T Willaox Hon Secretary announces the action.
The Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction issues a notice to all creditors and claimants regarding the estate of William Robert McKay who died about 25 November 1936 and whose will was probated 4 February 1937. Ida Maud McKay is executrix and claims must be sent by 14 July 1937 to Weaver Gentle & Harrison in Armidale with service addresses in Armidale and Sydney.
A Rifle Club dance offers good music and floor for dancing with refreshments and tickets priced at one shilling sixpence for ladies and two shillings for gentlemen, arranged by A. Spicer the honorary secretary.
General servant and another girl sought to fill positions at Mrs A G Ward boarding house in Gayra. Application letters directed to Mrs Ward outline job duties and housing arrangement.
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission received an application by Whitby Simpson and Aubrey Elwyn Witts for dam and race works on Back Creek Portions 18 and 64 in Sandy Creek parish Har dings and a pump for mining and domestic supply. Interested parties are invited to object by 28 May 1087 with reasons, sent to Secretary H Revan, Box 2708C Sydney.
Probate granted in New South Wales to Charlotte Mary Dawson Henry Albert Dawson and Ernest Reuben Dawson for the will of Thomas Garner Dawson late of Rocky Flat Guyra. Creditors must send written particulars by July 14 1937 to the Executors care of Weaver Gentle and Harrison Armidale with non liability for unnotified claims.
Public notice announces H Willcox will start a milk vending business in Guyra on April 1 1087. The ad urges local patronage for prompt early delivery of milk and cream, stressing cleanliness as a motto and inviting first class music.
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