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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
2
The Argus urges postwar duty and funding for rehabilitation of servicemen. It argues veterans’ sacrifices rival past front lines and calls for Australians to support the Fourth Victory Loan to finance national recovery and restore faith in a peaceful nation.
A string of personal notices from Guyra area including visits, bereavements, and military service. Families such as the Mackenzies at Malpas street, Allan and Shirley Pearson of Brockley, and Kay Reeves of Llangothlin feature amid hospital stays, POW news, and school construction in Tenterden. The region also notes poultry show prizes and summer holiday movements.
The people of Guyra and district mourn the sudden death of Mire Walter Briggs aged 64 from heart trouble. She came to Guyra from Tingha 33 years ago and helped run the cafe since 1925, forming many friendships. Survived by husband three daughters Joyce and two sons, with services held in Guyra and a large funeral cortege to the cemetery.
An Inverell dentist William Whitbread his step son John Peter Irvine and grandchildren Marlene Coggin and Peter Coggin died when their overturned car swerved into a six foot channel near Guyra. Mrs Mabel Whitbread and her infant and Neville Whitbread survived with injuries.
The Guyra snire rolls were brought up to date at the Revision Court held last month. Alterations in the supplementary rolls numbered 25 in A riding 49 in B riding and 43 in C riding bringing the total to 117.
R A Harris officiated at both services. Businesses closed for a hour to allow last respects. Central School pupils stood at attention as the cortege passed Bradley Street. Horn tributes adorned the casket. Coffin bearers were Messrs KH Dehlers Alex McKay Jack Mullipan Jim Dowdell and Don Spooner.
The Guyra and District Brass Band committee discussed incentives at its monthly meeting. Prizes of £2 for best attendance, £1 10s for senior players over 16 showing improvement, and 30 shillings for juniors under 16 were proposed with possible increases if more funds arrive. Prizes to be presented at the next annual meeting. secret ballot to choose most improved player.
A small block behind the Guyra post office is acquired as a well site for the Guyra fire brigade. District Surveyor Armidale reports the land was transferred to the Shire Council at a cost of 25 pounds.
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