09 Nov 1939
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1939
Page
1
Local column details social visits including Mrs Archer and Miss Mes in Linogothlin and Glencoe, and engagements with Armidale Teachers College staff. Mentions Youth Temperance Council, Second ATP, and community events at Arcadia Theatre, with football, cricket, and Convent examinations noted along with frosts affecting gardens.
Arcadia Theatre features a pairing of Lettro dietion and Time Out for Murder with Andrea Leeds George Murphy and Edgar Bergen forming the drama and comedy duo. The program includes Mother Goess which adapts Kate Douglas Wiggin with Shirley Ruby Kelley and Virginia Weidler among the cast. Short subjects include Gor Gang Comedy Little Ranger and Hebert Thenehley Read plus a Robby Jordan feature.
On Saturday the senior Red Cross unit will sell poppies to raise funds for Returned Soldiers Sailors and Nurses and dependants. The event honors the fallen and aims to support the wounded and bereaved.
For sale at Herb Burges Garage a comprehensive range of cars and trucks for every pocket and purpose. Chevrolet Tourer and Ford seven door sedan advertised with lay-by payment option. Reliable service and guaranteed satisfaction emphasize showroom inspection.
The 14 lobe Stroke event saw Mrs P Jones’s trophy won by Mrs W Caddy aged 24 with Mrs Ebert 24 at 73 close behind. Other placings include Mrs T Cuddy 63 and Mrs Whriggs 72 followed by Mrs Mitchell 74 and Mrs Biddulph 75. Next events include Monthly Boge and American Tournament with Brableford Par for Fisher’s trophy.
A gathering of the Women’s Voluntary Service is planned for Saturday afternoon in the Shire Council Chambers at 1 o’clock. Members are urged to attend to discuss knitters’ wool purchases and related fund-raising efforts, with contributions accepted at the council chambers.
Obituary notes the death of Mr. G A Drabach of Pelivan Mount Pleasant after long illness. He farmed and ran a cavemill with his wife Martha Gore, lived in New South Wales and Queensland, and left a large family. Survived by widow Martha and many relatives. services held in Brisbane area.
Rivette led the field to the post and won by a half length over Maikai with Pantler third in the 1439 Melbourne Cup. Rivette also claimed the Caulfield Cup earlier, beating Maikin with Respirator in third, in what may be her last big season.
At a recent meeting the Soldiers Welfare Fund discussed applying for exemption under the Charitable Collections Act and opening an account with the Bank of NSW. An appeal to public bodies and the general public for donations and comforts for soldiers was authorized, with a reward kept. The next meeting will invite all citizens and patriotic group representatives to attend.
The article argues Australia must exploit farm output and oil supplies, led by Texaco, to back Allied efforts. It highlights oil's role for navy air force and army, with Texaco tankers ensuring wartime deliveries from Persian Gulf routes to safeguard Australia’s food and military needs. It notes improved farming and power farming, acreage gains, and strategic oil supply lines through British protection and allied partners.
Mr. Evans, local Station Master, will supervise the Piet Aid Olw wardens on Monday at 8 pm in the Oddfellows Hall. Wardens are urged to attend. the Chief Warden thanks the Shire Council and M.U.T.O.F for accommodating their needs.
A successful Ambulance Dance at the Armidale District Ambulance Hall featured Gorden Hinck's orchestra providing music. Funds raised totaled £39 with expenses leaving about £31 for the ambulance fund. The event praised by President A. E. Taylor and committee members for donations, prizes, and food contributions from Guyra and local businesses.
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