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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1946
Page
2
The Guyra Town Planning Committee is now a reality and awaits an inaugural meeting. Its membership spans business and rural interests, promising diverse views to guide long term decisions. Citizens expect a mature, time oriented plan rather than frequent short term changes.
The Women’s Voluntary Services branch voted to donate £25 each to the R.S.5. and A.L.A. and the Guyra Red Cross Society. At the C W A Rooms meeting presided by Mrs. L. Mott resignations were accepted from Mott and secretary Miss A O Connor. Miss J A Moore was elected secretary to fill the vacancy. election of president postponed.
LATE FROSTS SINCE LAST WEDNESDAY RECORD four frosts at Guyra. After warm spells home gardeners were surprised as young vegetable plants were destroyed. Temperatures ranged from a low near 24 to a high around 64 degrees with multiple daily readings.
Mothers of babies and small children awaiting interviews at the Guyra CWA Rest Rooms will benefit from a glassed veranda section forming a waiting room. A ramp for perambulators was added and a sink installed by Turner and Atkin as part of the improvements.
Irene Millicent Penk youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Penk Tamworth engages to John Granville son of Mr and Mrs FE H Gunn Guyra. Local notices mention travels holiday plans and visits of residents between Guyra Sydney Newcastle Bondi Katoomba and Bundaberg. Community events include Rotary Club Charter Night and Talent Quest heats with residents and visitors active in social and sporting life.
The Catholic Church at Ebor was burned down on Tuesday night. Mrs. A Brazel spotted the blaze and raised the alarm as residents gathered but the wooden structure was already well alight. The mission had begun the previous day with Benediction and Fathers McCormack and Healy remained on site until about 10 30 p m. Valuable church property was destroyed.
Between 1921 and 1930 eighty Scotsmen per thousand left Scotland while five Englishmen per thousand emigrated. The figures reflect the scale of migration from both nations during the decade.
Dissolve phosphate of ammonia in four gallons of water and apply the mixture to the soil around plants. Do not spray on plants and avoid contact with foliage to prevent leaf burning.
The Guyra Sub-Branch of the K.S.L.S.A. finalises its bursary plan to aid education for children of returned servicemen in the district. Awards up to £50 yearly may be made on merit and need, with eligibility limited to local residents and subject to an inquiry by a bursary sub-committee. Closing date for applications is August 31, 1947.
W.V.S. members begin packing parcels on Saturday to send to men serving with the occupation forces in Japan, continuing wartime support efforts.
A large group gathered at the C W A Rooms for a pre wedding tea honoring Sister Joyce Hamilton and her fiancé Colin Hay of Sydney. Guests were greeted with song and flowers as friends presented a cheque and well wishes ahead of the November 7 Armidale wedding.
Mr J W Pisher tells Guyra Rotary Club that Dr D J Mather president of Macintyre Shire Council helped launch the county barry at personal expense and without claiming travel allowances. He notes all councillors and Acting County Clerk Mr J Gilroy contributed time and service to form and inaugurate the council for the community.
Parents are asked to check addresses with Miss N Jackson. Donations of cakes or money will be welcomed by the organisation.
Readable ad copy lists ladies blouses in white and various shades with fabrics and styles including Tailored Sports Shirts. Prices from 16/1 and 6 coupons.
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