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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
2
The article argues against sabotaging the 85 million Commonwealth loan aimed at bridging the war to peace. It urges local support, noting taxation if failed, and frames lending as honoring soldiers and funding postwar public works. It stresses unity, not party politics, and cites Guyra's past support as a model.
Personal notices recount annual holidays in Sydney for residents including Mr Jim McDonald and Mr J Jones while noting visits from Guyra figures such as Pte P McLeod and Pte F McLeod. The item also covers a wedding at Darling Point and several returning soldiers, plus hospital patients and staff changes at Arcadia Stores and Stoke Farm School.
Local residents from Tingha and surrounding areas are on leave or holiday, with Mr. S McArdle and Mr J Hayden in Sydney, Mrs A Meade seeking treatment, and families visiting relatives. Warrant Officer Budden returns from New Guinea, and Mrs. Ramage mourns a funeral as community ties keep residents traveling for medical care, reunions, and wartime updates. Captain Stephens takes a home in Guyra after eight hour days serving across the shire.
Janet Helyar daughter of Mr and Mrs L R Helyar of Bradley Street passed Grade III pianoforte in the recent Conservatorium examination.
The vacancy caused by Mr. H. H. Nielsen's resignation was filled by the appointment of Mr. E. A. Williams. Williams has supported the Union loyally since its inception and his election is regarded as well deserved.
Miss Nada Woodward of Malpas street leaves for Sydney and Newcastle for holidays with Miss Bonnie Smith of Tenterden street who plans a month at Orange before moving to Gunnedah. Constable Fred Clarke, en route to Tamworth Police Station, is struck by a motor vehicle on Bridge street. the driver fled. Clarke escapes with minor injuries.
Memorial Institute reports 73 new books catalogued and shelved by the library sub committee amid wartime scarcity. The wood shed was painted. Treasurers show a credit over £77 with war savings certificates and honor roll tallies. Proceeds from the victory ball, services, and donations boosted funds while a vacancy was created by W Booth. The war savings ballot favored J McLean, donated to the hall fund.
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