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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
2
The Guyra Argus notes the forthcoming policy speeches by Prime Minister J. B. Chifley and Opposition leader R. G. Menzies will not change the December federal election issue. It contrasts socialism with free enterprise, highlighting Britain's socialist difficulties and warning electors about Labour plans versus national prosperity.
Local notes report Miss Melva McCaskill and Miss Gwen McCaskill visiting from Tamworth to Guyra, and relatives like Miss Freda O Sullivan returning to Sydney. Rev Father B O Brien’s garden party is planned at Ursuline Convent grounds, 3 PM Sunday. A 72-year-old farmer Rudolph Hartmann was found dead near Dundee, likely struck by lightning, with an inquest to be held at Glen Innes.
During the three months ending September 30 a total of 2388 kangaroos and 897 wallaroos were registered as killed in the area near Guyra where an ape season had been proclaimed.
A fragment notes electors vow to uphold freedom through sacrifice and to vote for free enterprise, underscoring a political stance during a period of uncertainty.
Monthly Guyra Chamber of Commerce meeting in Shire Council Chambers tonight. Work bee at the showground next Monday October 10 at 10 am. Annual meeting of Guyra District Potato Growers Association next Saturday October 8 at 10 am with important discussions. More than 80 Europeans employed in New England, enabling night classes in English and civic affairs at Armidale. Armidale Robins win senior marching bands championship with 160 points. Glen Innes Chamber seeks Main Roads tar on New England Highway over Ben Lomond Range. Revision court to revise supplementary electors list for Guyra Shire on October 18. Bald Blair Sports Club dance tomorrow night.
Les Porter, a driver for the firm, was injured while assisting with luggage on the Woodward and Purkiss bus at Guyra on Saturday afternoon. A broken bag strap caused Orler to fall head first onto the concrete footpath, leaving him unconscious until medical aid arrived. Porter recovered consciousness but was not allowed to continue driving. abrasions to his head were noted. A relief driver from Armidale took over and the passengers finished the trip.
A party at Pp and Mrs E J Hayden Opal Street Tingha marks Margaret Hayden’s 21st birthday with Fifty guests, games, and a blue and gold two deck cake by Mrs Hayden. Entertainment from Vein Gordon Lewis and W Carswell. A Queensland wood inlaid key from Mr and Mrs Carswell was presented after supper.
A hare drive at Falconer on Sunday produced 180 hares. Geoff Starr led the hunters with 21 hares, closely followed by Col Cameron who bagged 20.
A large turnout attended the Guyra Band Ball with door takings surpassing £86. Winners included Hefman and partner in old-time waltz, and Bob Atkins with partner in slow foxtrot. Miss Joan Wilson among many gowns, Toni Starr and partner won a spur waltz. Olin Heagney won open groceries.
The Federal elections will occur on Saturday December 10 with enrolment closing Monday October 31. Writs issued October 31 and nominations fixed for November 14. Parliament expected to meet before February 28, 1950. Three candidates anticipated for the New England Electorate including D. H. Drummond and BD. M. Shand endorsed by the Country Party and W. H. Wilson nominated by Labour.
A meeting of the Citizens and Boy Scouts Building Fund Committee was held last Thursday night at Central School. Attendees included Mesdames Mitchell Clarke Youman and Messrs Cad div Conn McHugh R. W. Hudson McHugh B B. White and J. Baniforth secretary. Apologies were received from Mrs Yearby and others.
The field day planned on Mr Cameron's property at Tenterden yesterday was abandoned due to wet weather.
At a district meeting two rival sawmillers objected to Clare's licence attempt. Basil Smith called the case the roughest in years while others cited lumber shortages and hotel and theatre concerns. Despite uncertainty, Clare's application to move a mill into Guyra received support from W Schaefer and R Morgan.
The meeting discussed raising funds to build a hall for scouts and cadets. About £600 was needed. A special effort would be staged on election day. The next meeting was set for November 24 to discuss holding a ball.
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