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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1945
Page
2
A 1945 parliamentary note argues Australian producers will not accept pre war prices. It highlights the need for guaranteed prices or cooperative marketing to shield farmers once controls end, warning against reliance on old supply and demand laws. It stresses unity among primary producers to secure fair value.
Mr Holdup from Armidale visited Guyrn on Friday to enroll 20 pupils in a motor maintenance course. Mr Cox was appointed instructor and Mr Bureeps lent his workshop for classes. Enrolments were praised and plans discussed to extend to farm mechanics with classes every Wednesday at 7 pm.
Armidale residents host visitors from Guyra and Sydney including Mrs E Roberts of Tona, Mrs T Swailles with son David, Miss Joan Mitchell, and Pte Reg Moore on leave. Local service personnel, returning from overseas, and hospital patients are listed along with distances and brief family updates. Joins neighbors in welcoming former residents and noting POW returnees and servicemen homecomings.
William Wardrop 59 died at his Nincoola street home after a career in journalism spanning Maitland Lockhart Calcairn Goulburn Coona barrabran and finally Guyra where he managed the Argus. He earned wide respect for punctuality in duty and service to the district. pallbearers included local officials. The Presbyterian service was led by Rev E N McKie.
Sapper Bruce Jones of New Guinea sends thanks to the Comforts Fund for a cake. He writes that food has been scarce for two months in the Wands area and warns that without relief the soldiers will be starving. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. S. Jones of Llangothinn Street.
The Guyra War Loan Committee reports a weak response to the Fourth Victory Loan with a quota of £20,000 from 250 subscribers but only £300 pledged and 20 subscribers. They urge state councillors to help meet the target, tying servicemen rehabilitation to loan success.
Cliff Starr and Messrs T L Caddy and W Brodie attended the funeral of J Wardrop. The widow, Miss Mary Wardrop, and Sgt J Wardrop were among the mourners. The Rev J Maries conducted a simple service in the Methodist portion of Guyrn cemetery with M E Turner in charge of arrangements.
An appreciation for Bill Wardrop who died after a brief time as editor of the Wistriot’s paper in Guyra. The piece recalls his fairness humor and faith, his ability to meet strangers, and the town’s mourning as his widow receives community solace. Wardrop’s Christian name Live is noted with affection.
Ex prisoner of war Allan Kelly Davidson home from Japan was injured when a car driven by his brother Richard crashed head on into a telegraph post near the Shire Council Chambers and Railway Station. Kelly suffered severe head and bodily injuries while Richard and Peter had cuts and shock. Police and Dr Child aided the victims before ambulance transport to Armidale and New England Hospital.
Totals show 3588 bags of potatoes delivered in the New England control area for the week ending last Thursday. Major centers include Guyra 1612, Ben Lomond 590, Waleria 473, Tamworth 255, Llangobhin 243, Armidale 182, Glen Innes 145, Tenterfield 88.
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