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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1945
Page
2
The Guyra Service Personnel Welfare Association warns civilians and ex POWs alike that malnutrition and wartime stress make returning prisoners vulnerable to alcohol harm. Medical experts urge ex prisoners to eschew drinking until health is fully restored, as hosts often pressure them to drink despite risks.
Stori es of holidays and hospital stays as Mr J Howe and Miss K Spooner visit Sydney and Nambucca Heads. War returnees include Pte Geoff Dean and Cpl Ted Rudd taking leave. Engagement announced between Isabel Little and Allan Graham.
Staying at the Royal Hotel this week is Mr. Connors a wool apparel maker for R Hall and Sons. Warrant Officer Nigel Hanes of the R.A.F. is also visiting Guyra and using the Royal as his headquarters during the stay.
Weather reports show Guyra receiving 190 points of rain in a week with falls up to three inches. Some areas near Tenterden saw no rain while a persistent southerly wind dries pastures and averts frosts. Pea growers fear weather persists as picking season begins. Oat crops around Guyra praised as excellent.
An effort to form a gymnasium for boys is announced. Mr H Burgess provides accommodation and a meeting of interested parties will be held at Oehler’s Cafe on Sunday at 7 p.m. All interested are invited to attend.
James Patrick Digger Dunn died suddenly yesterday morning at his Dee Why home following a heart attack. He was known as Digger Dunn in local circles and leaves a widow and children. His passing prompted tributes from friends and the Dee Why community.
The Guyra Parents and Citizens Association reports a juvenile incident payment of £13 3 6 and a current credit of £36 0 3. They push for urgent education department action on seating and playgrounds, consider a future area or central school, and plan text book schemes and water supply upgrades with voluntary labor and Old Students' Union funding.
The treasurer of Guyra W.V.S. Miss Norma Jackson appeals to discharged servicemen and women to inform her of their home addresses. Her address is Amana, Guyra.
Daring break in at Mr W Welcks shop in Bradley Street on Friday night results in theft of clothing and goods valued over £100. Entry through back window, thieves careful and hurried, some cartons emptied then restored. Nearby Mr W Roberts reports an earlier break in with no loss. The same night, Mr E Capeland at Tattersalls Hotel had his car stolen and drained of petrol.
Inquiries in film circles say Gr Arthur Rank has secured at least half of Greater Union Theatres Australia and possibly controlling interest. He is believed to have invested millions to expand the chain across the Commonwealth, signaling a film war between British and American interests for the Australian market.
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