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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1948
Page
2
The NSW Government should heed former Railways Commissioner Hartigan in Sydney as he calls for a five year plan. He warns that operating on twelve month funding cripples a large public system and urges long range planning to improve service and ensure profitability despite air travel reducing some rail revenue.
Mr Beesley chaired the first year of operation of the emergency hospital. Officers elected included Vireenresidents Masers W. Weivks and H. Sullivan as TD Burgess. Massrz Burgess Ilivan C.E. Wheaton and others formed the board alongside committees. Sister Poyke was appointed to the hospital staff by motion. The secretary N. Kirk resigned and the board agreed to return an unsatisfactory machine and seek other types. Nine males and females were treated at the hospital during the month.
Local social column lists Miss Joan Dean of Ollern Steed and Mims Pryor entertaining in Sydney and Brisbane. Guests include Miss Hazel Strack and Misses Lola and Lima Rob. Officials like Mr J Warne visit Guyra, while residents return to Sydney or plan moves. War Memorial Hospital appointment for Miss Pyke. Rev R F Kirby leaves Guyra for Gunnedah. upcoming church services led by Rev E H Arblaster. Several residents travel, move residences, or host relatives in Guyra, Lagoon Road, Ryanda Street, and Llangothilin.
Reports claim dog poisoners active in the area with incidents near Mr. Cc the chi Mayer and Mr J Birminhata's home. Nearby residents report poisoned fencing and additional dog poisonings in the countryside.
The 20th Century Fox adaptation of William Lindsay Gresham's novel Nightmare Alley will screen at Arcadia Theatre on Saturday. Tyrone Power stars in the lead with a notable supporting cast. Directed by Edmund Goulding and produced by George Tease, the film follows a man who uses all his strength and talents in a provocative tale.
Walter Johnson William Madden Prisk Keith Frisk and others admitted guilty pleas after giving false statements to police about who drove the vehicle in an Armidale road accident. Madden lacked a licence. Prisk fined for allowing an unlicensed driver. Five defendants faced fines totaling 18 pounds plus court costs.
In a brief notice the organizers of the Guytn P. A. and H. Association announce a call for fleeces of wool from the North Coast and Tablelands districts for the upcoming Royal Show. Mention is made of B G Jackson of Barnesietan and a manuhly weaving event as part of the proceedings. The report cites Mr. Tuckson commenting on the suitability and value of the exhibits.
The Guyra P A and H Association plans a fat horse weight estimation contest at the December 11 rodeo. Dutton and Mutton proposed the event. Williams to run the contest. Cattle drafting fees set with entry terms. proceeds to charity. a dance and refreshments organized. financials show a balance of £117 11s 5d.
A new system assigns postal symbols to towns to streamline sorting. Residents are urged to add the symbol SN to correspondence, with other town symbols available on inquiry at the Post Office.
The article describes prints showing children of other lands in native settings, and reports on a local education association meeting. Donations were sought to fund prizes for the annual speech night, with a note of expenses for fares and a request for an additional infant department teacher at Guyr Central School. The ministerial and financial updates follow, including acknowledgments to members and apologies from several attendees.
Ben Lomond Rifle Club held a practice shoot at 500 yards with eleven competitors. H Pearson won as Ben Lomond contributed 190 strong for Kwong Sing's cricket team in Glen Innes play week two. Tom Egarr and Kevin Walch led with ten wickets for 47 runs, while scores feature Mendes Egan Walsh and P. Pakes among others.
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