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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1947
Page
2
The article argues that trends are transitory factors in sociology politics and economics. It says people view each Parliament action or movement as ends in themselves rather than parts of a broad pattern. Trends reflect collective mental reactions and evolve into new avenues over time.
Local visitors and residents fill Guyra over the carnival weekend with family visits and holidays. Names include Mister Doug Stortenbecker and Mrs. J. Stan ton of Wollongong, Mrs. Eggleston of Bradley Street, and Miss Betty Lyes heading to Sydney for specialist care. Sister Elizabeth Kenny also visits, planning to return to the United States after New Zealand.
The Carnival Ball drew a full house as three candidates in white gowns, Fay Booth, Pat ODonnell, and Noela McLean, each escorted by committee leaders, appeared before officials. Mr. Fulton crowned Miss McLean, noting the late Mr. Clarence Moss and the Royal Alexandria Hospital for Children. Proceeds aided the hospital, with McLean topping bets at £1960 followed by Moonmet £894 and Booth £735.
The engagement is announced of Betty Williamson Rixon, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs ude Rixon of Guyra, to Private Charles Williamson, only son of Mrs M Williamson of Gladesville Sydney.
A November Argus report notes two additional heavy fleece cuts from wethers. Mrs Ron Gitmony’s wether yielded 18 pounds of wool in a £2 6s 3d sale. Jack Gilmour shorn it for patriotic raffle proceeds. A third fleece came from a 12 month old hoguet wether owned by Mr A G Williams of Roxethorne producing 14 pounds 2 ounces sold for 42 shillings 8 pence.
Monthly Red Cross at Guyrs ranch records October income of £12 16s. Details show Mrs Ht White scales 6s 18d and Gryra Band donation 16d. An annual statement notes a net stall at Bradley Street on Friday November 8 to augment funds with a reflection stall near T Kole and Co premises the following morning.
The fourth annual flower show by Gayra Women's Hospital Auxiliary at the C W A Rooms attracted wide local interest. It highlighted 20 miniature displays by children and a floral carpet by schoolgirls, with judges led by Mrs. F H Curty. Prizes recognized best rose, outstanding blooms, and arranged vases, aiding a fundraiser for country and auxiliary activities.
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