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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1952
Page
2
The article honors Australia’s elder statesman William Morris Hughes, praising his faith, perseverance, and moral courage. It notes his rise from humble beginnings, party changes for patriotism, and compares his impact to Gallipoli and the Sydney Harbour Bridge era. It cites criticism but lauds his lasting legacy.
Mrs G Sole of The Ranch Guyra is on holidays in Sydney. A son born to Mr and Mrs Gordon Williams Milera Street. Mrs V Nichols Ryanda Street on holidays in Sydney. A son born to Mr and Mrs R Dowdell White Street. Miss Beryl Cameron Guyra Exchange leaves Monday for holidays Glen Innes. Mrs A T Campbell Baldblair Street receiving medical attention in Newcastle. Mr and Mrs Keith Simpson Maine Street return from honeymoon at Southport. Miss Fay Booth O Donnell Street visiting Sydney.
The Guyra CWA monthly meeting presided by Mrs R Drabsch welcomed new member Mrs J Prisk. The group discussed curtains be donated to Red Cross, thanked donors of blankets for a migrant family, refused a wedding catering request, and set dance rental rates. Finalized plans for International Day and noted thanks to local ministers.
Two men were arrested at the Royal Hotel Bradley Street on Saturday afternoon and charged with riotous behaviour. They will appear before the Guyra Court of Petty Sessions. On Tuesday a man was arrested on vagrancy charges and will also appear in court.
Critics once blamed Hughes for many acts yet look back to his remarkable career and deem him a truly great man who defined an era.
Master-Sergeant Charles Lineberry at Frankford airport mails wire recordings to his wife, costing about £125 for two recorders and reel wire. Danish ships add sewing machines to crew leisure on long voyages. A UK firm unveils a petrol driven wheelbarrow with front wheel drive, usable all day on a gallon of petrol. Romeo and Juliet, Rome Zoo elephants, await their third calf with keepers polling names. Sun powered night lights on the Don Volga canal will auto turn on with sunset. Bernard Miles reflects on filmmaking and human cooperation in the BBC interview.
Guyra P and C Association held a manual bazaar and fair last Friday in the Oddfellows Hall. It realized 80 pounds with well-patronised stalls and constant entertainments from games and a diligent worker group led by Mr Gordon Woodward. The proceeds will aid the Guyra Central School and local children's amenities.
Tingha School headmaster Mr. H Harris announced a visit for students to hear the Sydney Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mr. Eugene Goossens. He called it a wonderful opportunity from one of the world’s best orchestras and outlined the proposed school programme before Christmas vacation. A Parents’ Night was rescheduled to Thursday November to avoid clashes with other entertainment.
P and C Ball treasurer Mrs Val Cox announced a net £74 0 3 raised, crediting poor weather and a failed pluvius insurance payout. She compared with past Ball totals: 60 13 3 in 1949, 59 14 9 in 1950, and 111 2 1 in 1951, noting the decline.
A successful street stall held last weekend by the Sere branch of the Red Cross Society saw prizes won by J Newby and J White with Savelleone, Mrs Chas Mitenet for cake by Gilmour, and F Hea with tobacco from R Bloxsome. The lock ticket drawing is planned for next month.
On Saturday a lorry driven by Richard Burey of Rosewood Guyra struck a stationary utility owned by William Russell Spooner of Armidale in Bradley Street at 11 p m. The front of the utility was damaged.
The Guyra Red Cross Society records donations totaling £16 4s 6d from numerous local donors including Mrs R Wing Mrs J Rudd Mrs H Pearson Mrs H Prater Mrs M Ewing Mrs R Newman Miss Howes Mrs T Youman Miss A Youman Mrs L Wheaton and many others. The list also mentions Red Rose Cafe and several named individuals contributing to the fund.
The Department of Repatriation informs incapacitated ex servicemen they may arrange for their wife to collect their pension on a composite certificate. This avoids the need for the ex serviceman to attend or complete orders each pay day. Alternatively a wife may have her husband collect her pension. Applicants should contact the Deputy Commissioner, Repatriation Department, and return all existing pension certificates.
A society column lists Mrs. Brazier Mrs. Lockyer Sister Parker Mrs. Hengney Mrs. Prior Mrs J Eggleston Mrs R G Bett Mrs Ansell Mrs Tezeard Mrs D Beesley and Mrs Brazier along with Mrs 33 Bennett and Mrs L Faint. The item records social connections and invitations in a dated community roster.
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