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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1933
Page
1
The event showcased a formal ball and queen contest with elaborate preparations. Dancers performed under the direction of Mp Jinx Wiggs, while Miss MW McLene and Miss Tye were highlighted for supper arrangements and attire. The evening offered artistic music by the orchestra and universal satisfaction despite seating inadequacies.
The Queen Competition aims to raise funds for the Society's overdraft relief with five candidates listed: Miss Crv Judge, Miss Fyglestom, Miss Ji. homas, Miss Sean Jackson Owen, and Miss Doris Davideoo. The contestants worked diligently toward the honor.
An elderly local angler named Fratly is credited with extensive efforts in distributing fry to streams and hatcheries. He recalls deliveries in Falconer Creek and Bald Plain Creek in years 19%2 and 105 soup calls to various water bodies, with records of fry distributed to Alr TS Lawman and W Marshall among others.
Sedney Wool Selling Brokers report prices in the Sydney market edged higher with excellent clearances. Wool from Fitzgerald and Ralston fetched 264d and other lots sold between 234d and 2541d with broken 20d necks 18d and crossbred at 20d.
The event drew strong support for the Trojan faction as results showed Victoy Ay Late the declaration, with Miss J. Eggleston and Miss D. Davidson among top vote receivers. Lord Chancellor Sir AL Brent attended as crowd cheered the crowning ceremony led by Mrs. Everett and the Queen with her attendants receiving bouquets.
Last week 345 points dropped locally, month total 695 and since January Wg points. Nominations for A Riding close this evening with two received Mr James Symes and Mr Ho Db Hawkins. A fall in old age pensions due on pension day affects recipients and postal officials adjust payments. Fishing season opened yesterday with many anglers across streams but few catches due to high water from recent rains. MALCOM social committee hosts a fundraiser for Armidale hospital and ambulance next Friday in the lodge hall with Armidale Orchestra. Mr Ho Darke Shire Engineer involved in an oil incident Sunday night requiring medical care. A screwdriver injury to the ear requires surgery. Mrs Jos. Wouran slipped and fell on a brick path injuring her forearm. she is recovering in a private hospital. Local inquiries indicate her condition improving and friends regret the accident.
A home plane offer from PALING'S promises easy purchase terms for buyers. The ad emphasizes affordability and simple approval, urging readers to consider adding an aircraft to their residence and to inquire for details on available plans and financing.
The wool industry faces a shortage in the global supply with needed capacity and expertise for growing and selling wool. Sydney remains the world’s largest wool selling center, hosting major auctions that attract buyers worldwide and influence grower participation and market confidence.
Display of portraiture at Bola mon's Studios Armidale features Hollywood style portraits. Readers are invited to write for July and book appointments by phone for easy terms, with a date listed as 09% Golomon's Studios.
The notices record the deaths of Ste. Richard Moore at Armidale and Mrs Jane Howe of Praval Rasa Arundate. Moore, aged about 74, born at Cessnock, lived as a horseman and worker on his father’s property, with a charitable neighborly nature. Howe, 38, wife of Teseph Mee, survived by husband and son Valo, with services held at Armidale and Guyra districts and burial in the Armidale Baptist cemetery.
Weekend golf at Country Club saw A Widdulph and R J Donnell post low rounds while Mrs Fisher and Mrs Biddulph tied for associate honours after a tight finish. May play notes highlight Mrs Fisher winning the May comp with four strokes to spare.
After five inches of rain Friday night the links were playable for a Saturday afternoon event. The Kreeds need more sand. scores show T Jackson 4 2374 A Farrell 99 22 77 M Jackson 110 32 78 and Stewart 100 24 83. Charity stroke totals list Mrs T Jackson $8 144 Mrs J Cameron 0 1545 and Mrs J Jackson 7 18 54. Membership stands at 67 with new members joining weekly.
Mrs Stortenheker and Miss Briggs led the bogey round at Guyra Golf Club with nine playoff holes needed to decide the winner. Other players included Mrs Driggs Mrs Chisholm Miss Chisholo Mrs Darke Mrs Mitchell Mise McLean Mr McMister Mrs Stevenson Mian Stewart Mee Yountan Migs Youmma. Wednesday will feature the stick competition for the Roger trophy.
Notice announces a free dress cutting event at Oddfellows Hall Guyra on a Saturday in November at 2 pm. It promises the simplest cheapest and best system ever introduced to Australia for education and entertainment for all who attend the denomination.
In loving memory of our dear winter Mary who departed this life November 1 1932. Our hearts ache and many tears fall as we remember the face we loved and long to see again. Inserted by her loving father and mother sisters and brothers and brother in law CC Hill.
The Guyra Band presented a well received program on an adjacent vacant allotment before a large audience. Next Sunday at Wandsworth the band will perform marches and hymns including Invercargill Wildflower Lead Kindly Light Jesu Lover of My Soul Golden Awe Abide With Me Holy Holy Holy National Good National Anthem. The fortnightly dance shifts to Tuesday night per another column.
Friends learn Capon A. W. Coates is a patient in Tamworth district hospital suffering from a poisoned eye. Mrs Mayled of Tenterden visited Tamworth and conveyed his best wishes and remembrances to old friends, with hopes for a full recovery.
Guyra Shire announces an election to fill the extra ordinary vacancy caused by Councillor Drowning’s death. Nominations close November 2, 1933, with voting on November 15, 1934. Nomination forms available from the Shire Clerk and must be sent to the Returning Officer by registered mail before 3 pm.
Advertisement notes Gill’s best Genalen S valve wireless unit offered at £16 19s 6d or easy terms.
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