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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1946
Page
2
The article argues that grower controlled marketing will stabilize potato industry profits and prices. It notes widespread movement toward national marketing boards across states, with Victoria approving a board and others preparing legislation. Consumers also gain from steady supply and fair pricing.
Guyra Shire Council approved two building applications on Tuesday. George Parry of Guyra plans a five room dwelling with bath laundry verandahs at Prinkatroot with fibro walls timber frame brick foundation and corrugated iron roof at an estimated cost of £985. James McPhail Youman of Forres Black Mountain seeks a produce and machinery shed using new and second hand materials timber frame corrugated iron roof and walls covering about 1200 square feet.
A brief wartime notice references Devon and public safety themes with a call to service and duty. It highlights the sense of national obligation among citizens, urging readiness to respond to national needs.
Personal notices show Mr N Bates spending three weeks in Guyra with visiting relatives Mr and Mrs Barney Turner of Burwood and Mr Jack Turner of Strathfield. Athol Arandale arrival and home plans at Quyra are noted, with Kentucky visitors Mr George Adamson and Miss Kath Ward. Mr John Adams of Sydney visits Guyra. Pte EK McCanna on leave with relatives the McCanna family. Johnson completes duties at Guyra station and relief duties begin. Mrs E McLean and two sons entertain Palmer Island visitors, former Guyra residents. A wedding occurs at St James Church with Rachael Hibbert and Clifford Bowen. A Sun paragraph mentions Nona Mackenzie in Sydney with her mother, pre-wedding tea for Nona by sister Mrs Paul Allen.
A large gathering of Guyra Public School Reunion Club members farewelled club president Allan Bumps before his departure for Glen Innes. The evening featured games and community singing, with supper served, as senior vice-president P Cullen presided and called on Mr J.
A Guyra businessman telephone call to Newcastle last week misrouted him to an asylum. After regaining composure, he asked the attendant to reserve accommodation, likely needed by the time he secured his correct number.
The Farlows speakers praised past efforts of the club after its disbandment in 1945 and noted Mr Simpson would carry valuable experience into his new role. Other supporters included Goof War Misses Valma Tower Til Rudd and N Youn The text records the farewell remarks from club members and outlines the anticipated benefit of Simpson’s future work.
The Ist Guyra Scout Troop and Cub Park were inaugurated at the first meeting of the new Scout Group Committee. Mr Fr Parker reported seven experienced boys joining as a troop and leaders in training, with plans for a troop master and patrol leader roles, and potential assistant scout master recruitment.
Thomas Murphy, 68, stood in uyra Police Court on a charge of begging alms in Bradley Street. He was found guilty and sentenced to 21 days imprisonment. He faced another charge for being drunk and using indecent language, found guilty, fined £2 with 4 days default and £5 with 10 days default.
Stoke Farm Tubbamurra won by seven runs against Llangothlin School in a tedious cricket match. Key players included J Looker, Gream, Jones, and Gould for Stoke Farm Tubbamurra with top scores and several dismissals by Gream and Jones shaping the result.
Frances Sophia Andersen died at 82 after a long illness at her home. Born at Webb's Creek in Denman, she came to New England as a bride. Her husband predeceased her about ten years ago. Surviving children include Mrs W Booth of Guyra and others in Armidale, Weemelah, Balgowlah, and Canterbury. Interment followed at Armidale Cemetery after a service at St Peters Cathedral.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Kane of Bank Paddock Falconer died at Clareton Private Hospital following four lengthy illnesses. She was 68, predeceased by her husband about eight years ago, and lived many years in Guyra where she aided the Parents and Citizens Association at Falconer. Surviving family includes sons John Sydney, Thomas, George, Fred, Stanley, Gordon of Guyra and daughters C Cameron Guyra R Fraser Cochrane Sydney E O Rourke Bingara and G Hatelife Guyra with Rev. R A Harris conducting services.
The Guyra branch offers assistance and co operation to back wool board efforts next week. Secretary N W Frewin notes farmers use the question box for agricultural advice and will forward queries to the relevant department. A pamphlet on insecticidal control of potato moth by N C Lloyd will be distributed to farmers. Mr Lloyd may be invited to speak at a future meeting. A CSLR rural activity work project by C Crane is underway for publication in simple terms. Wood classing bullion will resume in February as enrolment rises. The district plans a public meeting with Mr F J Muregan of the Bus Brothers Movement.
A church service was held at St. James Church Kugland as the interment took place within the Church of England section of Guyra cemetery, marking the final rites for the deceased.
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