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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1950
Page
2
The Full Arbitration Court in Melbourne ruled it cannot certify out-of-court settlements for the Victoria and South Australia rail strike. It urged compliance with the law, condemning Communist influence and praising lawful order as rail workers’ idle period nears one month in Victoria and 23 days in South Australia with vast wage losses.
Local social column reports Mr W Hiscox of Sydney visiting, couples at the RSL reunion in Mackay area, Mr A Cox formerly of Guyra now Tingha attending. Mr and Mrs G A Janes holidaying at Boggabri, Hazel Lockyer leaves for Sydney for annual leave. Mr Ni Walker transferred to Bonalbo. Mr and Mrs G Matthews return from Lithgow and Cronulla holidays. Marriage of Marge Mather to Youngest Meppen planned at Guyra Presbyterian Church on Saturday November 18 with 80 guests. reception at CW A Rooms. honeymoon to Adelaide.
Five members of the Guyra Dramatic Society will present a radio play from 2AD in Armidale on Thursday night. The one act piece Mr Hacket's Alibi features a Cockney household with cast including Robert Kirby and Beryl Brodie. After a technical rehearsal in Armidale next Wednesday the recording will be made on a wheel. The following night the Parish Hall will host the broadcast and the society will read Outward Bound.
Heavy weekend storms interrupt farming progress with delays in shearing and shed work. Despite frequent rain, some days bring relief, but overall farming remains slowed by unsettled weather. Temperatures range from the mid 60s to upper 70s with cooler nights.
A list of donations to the Police Ball is acknowledged including J Wiroceries Carlisles Cockburn Smith J Bennett New State Stores L Wheaton Prilk Bros G Parry Cam Helyar and others providing groceries meat and bread rolls. Individual amounts or quantities are noted with several items described. The record reflects community support for the event.
The NSW Department of Culture imported a felce Jersey bull named Ripey Whard Danby from New Zealand. After a season at Hawkesbury Agricultural College the bull will move to the Ginnes Experiment Farm to introduce a poll ed factor into the herd.
The Farm Hall hosted the Auxiliary meeting on November 2 with president Mesdam Smith and secretary Hyland Rudd among attendees. Apologies were received from Mesdames Wheaton Burgess Ayre. An income of £15 16s 6d was realized from stalls held on November 10 and 11. Winners included Bed socks won by Mrs Poulter, Sheky envelope by J Nipperens, and D Oyleys with Mrs A Holt among others.
Weekend sales by Junior Red Cross members raised funds for Poppy Day. Listed contributions include Elva Walls 4 shillings 7 pence, Meryl Clark 3s 11d, Helen Little 3s 2d, Helen Mitchell 2s 13d, Judy Jenkins 2s 7d, Madge Ditton 1s 12d, Pene Heagney 1s 8d, Edith Melean 12d, Leone Hill 11d, Beverley Feeren 8d, with other contributors Margor Sitonel Ann Parry noted.
Mr W Brodie retires after two decades as president of the Guyra branch of the Returned Soldiers League due to health reasons. The meeting praised his leadership and life membership, with Mr C E Wheaton and newly elected president Mr A Cleary paying tribute to his service and Legacy work.
At the Guyra RSL branch dinner in Ondfellows Hall, Archibald toasted Mr J Cleary as retiring president and urged broader membership to keep the League banner flying. Mr Brodie, retiring president, commended Cleary and pledged support, while speakers praised nurses and women in service and urged Legion cooperation.
Mr A Levee of Bingara shearing in the district reports former resident Legge first shared here in 1912 at Old Mill managed by W Hawkins. Since then the station was cut up and sold. The article notes changes in nearby villages, a hotel and stores, with traffic shifts and hopes for improved transport and shopping facilities.
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