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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
2
The article discusses postwar hopes for global peace through cooperation and the United Nations, noting the risk of renewed great-power conflicts. It warns that a European Communist agency challenges UN authority and that postwar uncertainties could spark another world quest for dominance unless peace-loving nations unite.
The annual district beta meeting of War Memorial Hospital in Guyra was attended by board members only. A pre meeting session reported to be more fortified than expected as attendees found the room cold and left. The main business concerned proceeds from an upcoming monster carnival to raise funds for hospital equipment and amenities.
The Fly River in New Guinea was examined after repairs. The vessel visited New Guinea to map the river and its surroundings. Captain Kin Blackwood of the Royal Navy received a ceremonial honor at a nearby cape.
A long, crowded column lists many local names with fragments of travels holidays and family events. It mentions W Chisholm, Albert Hixon, B Pearson, and others visiting relatives in Sydney or Maitland, plus engagements, birthdays, and a Sydney wedding for Vern Mildred Doakes to Donald Bowson.
Mr W A Roberta donates a silver cup to the queen winner as a memento and incentive. The gift accompanies the crowning ceremony amid carnival activities and a fortnights Sarson’s entertainment curtain.
At a Friday night meeting of the Guyra Chamber of Commerce discussions focused on surveys for the Guyra water supply scheme. Members noted the Shire Council had funded surveys while Public Works Department teams were already surveying the Memorial Hospital site and Falconer dam area. An amendment urged the Shire to expedite surveys, and the motion was carried.
Organisers of the auxiliaries to the Guyra District War Memorial Hospital urge farmers and home gardeners to donate vegetables to lower running costs. Donations include money and various food items from local residents and businesses, with eggs, milk, quilts, and bedding among the contributions.
Report from a meeting of the Parents and Citizens group indicates trees planted by the association and a focus on fundraising. The financial statement shows 8710/8 raised with plans to allocate funds to teachers and prize money for school sports at term end.
The Guyra District War Memorial Hospital Board discussed forwarding applications to the Hospitals Commission for selection, and considered water bore depth on hospital grounds. Tenders for end of year supplies were accepted from New State Stores and others. The board praised its own excess funding efforts and anticipated Commission support.
Bradley Street earns a reputation for litter as residents report rubbish on footpaths during weekends. The Guyra Shire Council plans to place rubbish receptacles attached to verandah posts to curb the nuisance and improve street cleanliness.
The chamber criticized curtailed railway services and ordered a protest to rail authorities. Members noted Guyana city papers delivered by midday while Sydney posted letters took two days. Mr H Morgan highlighted the two weekly mail runs and a plan to seek improved services via Mr J B P Abbott.
The final for the Hoosley Cup was played last Sunday week with Williams's team beating Beeley by five sets. Pairings included Bee and Parvoy, Tare and Roberts 2 6. Walker and Rudd 6 2. Mys and Tarr 6 2. Tarr and Walker 6 2. Jores and Parsons 6 6, listing the mixed results and participants.
Senator and Mrs B Amour spent a weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs A Navin at Hillcrest Black Mountain. Mr and Mrs O Little of Littlestar Crow's Nest entertained Mr and Mrs Littleer from Crow's Nest on a brief visit to New England.
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