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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
2
Knowledge of others problems helps view affairs clearly. Two American agricultural officials visited Guyra to discuss soil conservation and rural issues across the Pacific. They stressed soil care as a sacred trust for future generations and warned against exploiting the land for short term gain.
Ideal autumn conditions persist with bright sunshine and cool nights. Old residents note no similar season in memory, as only two light frosts occurred this week. Guyra Post Office readings show daytime highs around mid 60s and nightly lows in low 30s to mid 40s.
Mrs Gladys Crampton writes to the Editor reporting a new art class formed by about six residents. Miss J W Claxton, assistant lecturer of art at Teachers College Armidale, teaches pencil water colour oil painting and drawing. She urges others to join and contact for information.
Sergeant Hyland, officer-in-charge of Police at Guyra, said the annual Agricultural and Pastoral returns are now overdue. Any landholder who has not submitted returns should do so immediately. Proceedings will be taken against those failing to submit returns.
Glencoe stock at Homebush on Monday led by R. W. Donald securing four bulls £16 1s average £9 9s 9d. One cow £10 7s. V. Sargent bought three cows to £11 1s, average £10 16s 4d at Winchombe Carson’s auction.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cameron visit Ryanda street while holidaying at Moree. Miss M Cleary from Newcastle visits her brother, Jim Cleary, and Mrs D McGreary and Rita enjoy Tamworth holidays. Newcastle visitors and local hosts appear, with locals and returning residents listed among recent trips and medical recoveries. Cpl Moore of Kyogle tours the Tablelands with his wife, visiting Claude Johnson in Guyra.
Aub Burgess reported the McIntyre River catch weighed at least 37 pounds, the largest cod a Yerman resident had seen locally. He noted it was not a world record but a notable local specimen caught on a very thin line.
A public meeting in the Shire on Saturday morning formed a committee to support the British Flood Relief Appeal run by the Red Cross Society. Dr W Youman, Shire President, outlined aims and noted previous fundraising success. Mrs Mitchell, Guyra Red Cross president, said sporting and organised bodies would be contacted and individual community members approached to collect.
William Henry Tanner a farmer of Hecty Guyra was committed for trial at Armidale Quarter Session on June 11 by S M Raschke for maliciously wounding Hector Roy Sheelagh on April 24 the charge following a spotlight shooting incident a full report of evidence will appear in the next issue
A list of appointeds and supporters notes new donations pushing the Guyra Red Cross total close to £300. Beneficiaries include Ben Lomond areas and Bald Blair with named contributors led by W. N. Barnes and L. P. Dutton among others.
Frederick Walls died suddenly at his home in Tubbamurra on May 4 at age 1. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Walls and survived by his widow Pearl Carpenter, five sons and three daughters, 20 grandchildren, and several siblings. The funeral, led by Rev. R A Harris, was attended at St James Church and graveside.
Mrs Elizabeth Fraser relict of David Archibald Fraser died at Roslyn Ryanda Street Guyra after a long life in the district. Born Ollera in 1863 she aided in Tangley estate hospitality and supported Red Cross and Presbyterian women groups. She was widely loved and respected by a large circle of friends.
Misa Mabel Howard, 63, Labour member for Sydenham Christchurch, becomes NZ's first woman Cabinet Minister after yesterday's ballots to fill a vacancy. Portfolios not announced, but Health is strongly suspected. The Camp Commandant Colonel O'Brien pledges to investigate men’s grievances.
Line on a 500 hook with a catfish head bait. Anglers claim a great fight when Mr. aunweald was landed. Earlier catches include two fish weighing 33 and 28 pounds. Charle Rogers and Aaron Sewell also hauled large specimens near Port, with a 63 pound jewfish noted. Sewell later records a 6ft shark.
On Sunday 20 competitors opened an 18 hole eclectic handicap with C Mitchell trophy at stake. O Hyland tops with net 60 ahead of T L Caddy and R Smith on 62 while Scott and Archibald also posted strong scores amid erratic play.
An elderly widow, long in poor health, passed away after a year of illness and six weeks in bed. Funeral was held at St. Columba's Church Guyra with burial in the Ollera Presbyterian cemetery. Rev. E N McKie officiated praising the deceased influence. Survivors include her son J D Fraser and five sisters and three brothers M Munro Moree J Denshire Armidale M Mitchell Tenterfield H J Munsie Chatswood M C Stewart Moray J T Stewart Moray D F Stewart Kelso D F Stewart Punchbowl.
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