This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1950
Page
2
Discussion on South Korea's postwar setup and U N control notes U N elections in 1948 electing Syngman Rhee, land reform under US administration, and clashes with communist elements. Mentions martial law conditions and calls for new free elections visualizing both North and South under UNO oversight. Personal notices follow about regional residents and visits.
The Methodist Youths present a lively program at the Armidale Oddfellows Hall with sketches plays burlesque and select items. Aimed at raising funds through the event, the concert features youth performers and community support.
A severe rain storm produced extended downpours in Gayra and area on Tuesday causing rivers to rise and several creeks to flood. A fire at Enarbrook near Mr Lary McKay disrupted telephone service until repairs on Wednesday. Overall, the weather caused fieldwork delays and dampened public activities as teams posted uneven scores.
The North and North-West Federated Chambers of Commerce will discuss establishing a community hotel at Glen Innes. Other items include a monthly Uralla council meeting on liquor licenses, Catholic hall preparations in Guyra, and local election notices.
The report notes a disappointing turnout with few spectators at the ground after the Watcha team did not appear on Monday, leaving the match abandoned or unplayed.
The August sale at Guyra conducted by New England Agency Co. Ltd in partnership with Tamworth brokers attracted 300 plus buyers from Tamworth, Walcha and Armidale. About 3000 Merino ewes and wethers, Western bred, were yarded and sold in 55 minutes with prices up to £8 2s for 450 twelve month old wethers and other lots selling from £5 18s to £7 4s. Jack McLean’s yards drew crowds. McLean praised for foresight in yard construction aiding town and district sale prospects.
Federal Minister for Air Mr. T W White said valuation reports delay the Commonwealth Civil Aviation Department’s acquisition of Armidale aerodrome. He noted Armidale Country Party pressure over reimbursements to the Armidale City Council and that interior department aims to obtain a valuation to authorize funds for repayment.
Monthly report notes McLaren unit moved from Warts pids to Guyte and ready for service within two weeks. Ulrichs gang finishes LT reticulation, one main substation installed, progress steady. Supply expected five to six weeks, seven miles remain, routes hindered by wet ground. vehicle access not possible yet.
The monthly meeting of the affiliated service group at the Memorial Institute discussed charity funds for a serviceman bound for Sydney, resignation of a welfare officer, and plans to maintain welfare contact. Members noted illness in the Cullen family and recalled veterans who fought in Tobruk and the Middle East.
The anausty meeting of members and directors of the New England Co operative Society was held in the Council Chambers last Saturday morning. Harold Starr chaired the meeting and guided a satisfactory attendance. Gordon Williams reported a good turnover for 1949 50 and noted plans to extend building operations despite material and labour shortages. Guyra branch showed satisfactory results. Directors elected for the next year include H Starr Fraser White Cameron King Rice Fitzroy Moffat.
The document fragment hints at discussions on aliens claiming friendliness with Australis and calls for careful screening. It references financial details from Bank of New South Wales and savings certificates, and mentions welfare officer arrangements for illness cases.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.