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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
2
The article notes that donations to the British Flood Relief Appeal in Guyra and district remain modest at about one in a thousand of the population. It urges residents to contribute despite hardships from post war rationing and recent floods, and appeals to gratitude for Britain’s wartime sacrifice.
Local notices record numerous social visits and greetings. Family and friends from Bidney Guyra and nearby towns gathered for ceremonies, birthdays, and memorials, including a Tabbamurra death and Flora Rixon’s passing in Glen Innes district.
The Guyra brass band plans repairs and setup for outdoor gigs with bandsmen gaining outdoor playing experience. Discussion decided to delegate outdoor arrangement to the Bandmaster. Aims include affiliating with the New South Wales Bands Association and clarifying social events and meetings.
Mr. R. G. Smith urged attention to 18 year olds as a neglected group. He highlighted global junior farmers clubs and warned governments rely on volunteers. He praised the Guyra Public School Re Union Club as a model and outlined aims of junior farmers to foster cooperation, information, work habits, and rural outlook.
Members of the Guyra Shire Council faced debate over refunding rates for the Memorial Institute. A committee reported no rule breaches and a deputation was asked to meet next month to discuss the 1938 issues while council agreed to refund rates paid and consider funds for library use.
Conia ton informed the board of Guyra and District War Memorial Hospital that the boring plant required for tests of the proposed water supply would be available before July 1. The letter notes architects have been tasked to complete plans promptly with a general recalibration scheme to avoid delays in tendering and project completion.
Record entries have been received for the annual Poultry Show to be held in the Poultry Pavilion at the Gayra Shows grounds on Saturday afternoon. Secretary Mr. Sad yesterday said entries include names such as Nate Glen Tomes, Tentertent, Arte Date, Urania and Watehy Woodward from various trusts and theaters, with committee members led by George Woolnough and Amy Reed noted as key organizers. The event follows lines from the Royal Show and promises strong participation.
Mr Vince Bell of Black Mountain received a deep gash to his forehead, was treated at the Aime Ale and New England Hospital after a collision with a shaving machine gear on the street last Wednesday. He was scratche and knocked down by debris during the accident.
Mr Don Beesley unveils an attractive new department at his premises Elise. The store expands to include water and electrical appliances with good stocks and an appealing display. Management under Mr Don Beesley oversees construction of the new department.
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