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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
2
The Gayra branch of the Farmers Union calls a conference of interested bodies and citizens to discuss establishing an aerodrome at Guyra. With growing airline traffic and long distance freight, the town could be a key hub. funding may come via long term borrowing, and now is the time to act before opportunities fade.
The sudden death of Mrs. Mary Murel Mackenzie of Glenshiel removes a respected district figure. A 65 year old Church of England devotee, she managed family property after her husband died in 1914 and supported charitable acts anonymously. Survived by sisters and a brother, she died as family members served in the war. funeral held at Olleraast Thursday afternoon.
A stream of social visits and holidays is recorded across Sydney, Brockley Road, Guyra, and Tamworth with residents like Misa Mare Tarr, Mrs. Stuart Starr, F McCauley, G Walls, R Mackenzie, and Mrs. Prisk noted in multiple towns including Nambucca Heads and Tenterfield. The piece also mentions a marriage appointment at St Marys Cathedral Armidale and Miss Jean Fraser’s golf success and committee re-election with Inverell connections.
An unusual antique exhibition planned by St James Women's Guild opens Wednesday May 28 in the Parish Hall. It features antique furniture pictures needlework and china with local collectors and connoisseurs providing a wide range of items. A complete early scientific instrument collection lent by Dr K Shallard will be shown along with old wardrobe hardware and a walnut desk among other pieces. Needlework includes a 150 year old tape rake and a historic handkerchief. afternoon tea is served during the first session and a three o'clock opening is noted with evening sales.
Mr. W. J. Kirby of Black Mountain set a local record with a three and a half acre potato crop yielding 880 bags. The Seba and Katahdin varieties benefited from careful cultural methods and a sheep fold used as a shelter. This was the third consecutive crop on the land, with Kirby advocating horse drawn cultivation and citing English farming practices and a medieval saying about planting seed from one’s own crop.
Two recipients in Enghind were forwarded food parcels by the Guyra Sub-branch and A. LLA, with acknowledgments from an elderly Bradford couple who praised the gift as a welcome surprise. A Bradford gentleman, hired for the task, thanked the brothers in Australia and noted the parcels were renewed for deserving cases.
The Guyra Musical Soult reports new members and numbers, with mite singers among the recruits. The music selection committee struggles to choose strong ren? Mijas with balanced choirs as attendances at practice rise. Singers improve through concerted and private practice. Mrs T N Stephens notes possible piano tuning arrangements.
The marriage of Betty Battersby eldest daughter of Mrs Autovaby and the late W Boughton to Peter Frederik Boughton was celebrated at St Marys Cathedral officiated by Rev Father Healy. The bride wore a lace gown with train and long veil, attended by two Battersby cousins in pale blue dresses. Aly W Thorney stood as best man, Mico Noryl Battersby sang Ave Maria during signing, reception for 115 at the town hall, honeymoon at Rounds, couple to reside in Sydney.
A surprise party at the Navy Bean Board shed Tuesday night celebrated Misa Rae resigning from Wh roniTian with the Board and Miss Kath Moore’s upcoming marriage. Speakers praised Rae’s service. Moore received best wishes for married life as friends, family, and board members mingled over refreshments at Meo and Mrs Rae’s Malpas street home.
The Women's Hospital Auxiliary hosted a monthly suppers event raising eight shillings and five pence. An appeal for homemade jams to support the hospital met with a disappointing response, reflecting a weak season for fundraising efforts.
Thirteen members took part in a Saturday shoot at the 500 yards range. A sweepstake with handicaps was held, with the first three of the competitors proving successful. The next shoot over the soya is scheduled for Saturday. the Ben Lomond Ruther Cup is nearing, with E Pollock leading Thed Benpson by several points and Jinny two behind.
A terse May report records exceptionally cold conditions with a notable temperature drop on a Monday. Observations from the Guyra Post note low readings over the weekend and into May, signaling a brief cold spell for the area.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names such as Mrs. W and Catheron with references to competitions and envelopes. lacks coherent details to identify a single event or outcome.
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