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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1949
Page
2
A critical view questions Federal bungling as the petrol shortage in Australia. It argues the prime minister used defence stockpiling as a distraction while Evatt and Dedman downplay war fears. It notes Indonesia and Persia as major sources and proposes loans to Persia in exchange for petrol.
Mrs R W Hudson returns from Sydney with her small daughter Robin. Mrs H Barrett leaves Ollera street to reside elsewhere. Mrs Doug Brazier relieves at Beesley and Sons during Miss O Donnell s absence. Theu Paulus visits Guyra as guest of J Comino. Shirley Bray returns to Newcastle after holiday with A Drew. Dave Harper visits brother in law Vic Hill at Bradley street. Mrs E Williamson convalesces at home after hospital stay. Valma Jones and Marie O Donnell take annual leave at Coolangatta by plane. Don Brown and family spend holiday at Scott s Ends. Noel Bell of Scone welcomes a son and heir. K Oehlers, P Williams and Pat Williams depart for Sydney for Freda O Sullivan s coming of age party. W F Hartwell of Glencoe named to Jen Innes and Deepwater District Honorary Vigilance Committee. Gowrie lost J A D Beesley and his wife to Sydney. Mr Jenkins of Glen Innes appointed postmaster of Guyra and will assume duties after Armidale reliefs. his furniture arrives at Guyra Post Office.
Since 1940 the Red Cross Day fund has raised a gross £1,096,689 through twice yearly appeals with £1,049,856 handed to headquarters. Five percent costs and a £7,759 prize fund reduced the net rise, aided by £202,496 from badge sales and other competitions. An estimated £17,000 net expected from last June day.
Ma Whiteford screened films at P and C Association noting The lie at Arabs on na Sahara Desert and SvenES of Canberra. A polycrosse club meeting is planned in Guyra for November 3 with Misses Audrey Stevenson and Leta iodide leading efforts. Six hour Day celebrations in Tanworth ran from 9 40 am to midnight, NSW wage rise to 6 12 with a November pay period. A donated doll prize by Mrs W Bennett will be sold by competition at the Guyra P and C. Chamber reps White and Wheaton spoke at Tamworth conference on regional interests. Junior Farmers meeting adjourned due to weather. another talk on Life of the Soil hoped. Flower show slated November 1 at Oddfellows Hall with schedules from Nin Youman. Weath ershed tenders invited for Tenterden public school. Guyra Greasers Association to meet October 24 to discuss worst ion. Local government matter with Lt Col Bruxner and Deputy Premier Cahill under review.
J Whiteford headmaster of Guyra Central School delivered an address on South Africa during a CWA International Day. He covered geography, climate, major regions, Cape Good Hope sheep and Orange Free State cattle, Durban gardens, Kimberley diamonds, population figures, and historical points from 1672 Dutch settlement to colonial ties with Britain. A travel talk followed at the Arcadia Theatre.
At a Tamworth conference of North and North West chambers, Mr. D H Drummond MLA said an air-conditioned train would run from Sydney to Glen Innes when available. He noted three new trains are nearing completion and one would run on the northern line.
Intermittent wet weather disrupts shearing in the Guyra district. Landowners who normally finish in two to three weeks are extended to four to five weeks with wool yet to be shorn. Wet roads hinder cartage as motor lorries struggle while bullock teams manage limited access.
The retiring head of New England in the House of Representatives, Mr Abbott, received a travelling case from colleagues in Parliament in appreciation of his services. A conference of country army organizing officials and leaders praised his ability and courage and hoped he would return to politics when health permits. The party whip, Mr Bernie Corser, said the House was losing one of its greatest.
Thirteen young ladies have submitted show names to the committee for presentation at the forthcoming police ball. The list includes Miss R Williams Coming, F Campbell, V Hiriwabuty, L Campbell, Datta, F Tansier, J Ditton, A Wright, B Bush, BD Little, Pietell, MM Wright, Prae hee. The event began Monday under the supervision of Mrs WL Booth.
A gathering of townspeople and district residents bid farewell to Mr and Mrs W Claypole at Black Mountain where Mr Claypole served as acting railway stationmaster for two and a half years. He is transferred to Condobolia and gifts were presented amid speeches praising their service.
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