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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1949
Page
2
The piece argues Australians doubt the golden age touted by PM Chifley as costs rise and services strain. It criticizes high taxation and Finance policy aimed at building a national reserve, urging more sympathy and action than silent strength.
Severe lightning and rain lashed Guyra and surrounds including Elangothiin wi and Liangothiin street where houses were struck and residents injured but safe. Abbey Green registered 287 points with heavier falls north while many creeks flooded cutting traffic and leaving travellers stranded in Guyra with limited shelter. Bogged vehicles and impassable by roads persisted as storms lingered into Saturday with up to three inches of rain reported around the Tenterden district.
Gordon Jones of Revesby, a 39 year old process worker, recalls finally watching a talkie in a Sydney theatre this week after years of distractions. He watched The Fire Fly and Abbott and Costello in Hollywood, laughing as his workmate campsite Alex Campbell joked about the fun. Jones previously saw a silent film, The Ten Commandments, in the mid-1920s when a farmer in Guyra, and plans to take his mother and children to tonight's show.
Adelalide end Mr. Ford recalls their wedding in Bingara years ago and notes it will likely take thousands of pounds to restore the roads between Guyra and Bingara to a good condition, highlighting the costly repair needed for the route.
Local notices announce a police fundraiser at Bald Blair tomorrow night and an RSL carnival Miss Australia Quest at Guyra on November 1. Guyra Girl Guides meet October 26, P and C at Everett School organize Christmas picnic efforts, and a benefit event for Miss Australia Quest planned October 25 at the Fellows Hall with dancing and attractions.
A successful street stall for the Miss Australia Quest ran in Guyra last Friday and Saturday. Competitions awarded biscuits donated by Mrs J J Williams to Mrs Hi C Tisdel,(divine pieces) dinvleys donated by Mrs W J Schaffer to Mrs R Hiscox, and perfume donated by Mr R W Hurlson to Mr Tf G Fowles. Total raised was £22 5 9. The committee thanks all donors of cakes money flowers and products.
Renovations to the pharmacy of Mr. F. H. Kilminster modernized the building and added three new display counters. The space, once shared with Mr. A. Cox who ran a shoe repair business, now features a cream color scheme and a lighter, more inviting interior as the remaining rooms open to public view.
Guyra council considers contributing to the Children's Play Centre but requires other local organisations to match funds. Last year the council gave just over £4. this year it hoped to total about £20 with £20 more from others. Fitness Campaign Council and local Chamber of Commerce have started collections with £2 2s. Dr You ninagi’s motion led to a resolution to thank the Chamber of Commerce.
A fragment outlines a revision court for the Guy te Shire Council held on a Tuesday with Mr McCaulty and Shire clerk Wehandsen. It mentions that amendments or entries had been added to a list or records during the proceedings.
The Guyra CWA Younger Set held a "poor taste party" with good attendance including out-of-town visitors. Guests wore mismatched outfits, danced to live drums, and enjoyed decorated rooms, humorous mottoes, and light refreshments while Miss Nada Weerwar presided. Prizes were awarded for various amusing costumes and acts.
Fragmentary notes from a local poll show unclear counts and competing signals. Readers report partial figures and sporadic tallies at several districts, while officials caution that data remain provisional and awaiting verification.
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