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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1949
Page
2
The September 19 announcement saw Britain and Australia devalue versus the dollar. The British pound drops to 2.60 and the Australian pound to 2.24, provoking mixed views on trade, inflation, and export competitiveness, with critics noting inflationary strain and higher costs.
Mrs. W. H. Weicks of Ter rial visits Trends n Guyra while Mina Lola Smith of the Guyra Junction Garage office sett spends annual leave at Bondi with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. R. Sweeney of Guyra holiday with relatives at the home of Mr. Frank Parsons of the Guyra Junction Garage who returned from a business trip to Adelaide. Mr. and Mrs. J. Sullivan of the Bank of New South Wales at Guyra host their son in law and daughter and grandson. Rowsell and Barbara of Wingham visit Mr. John Tarrant of the Postal Department, transferred from here to the Manilla Post Office. The Hon J. P. Abbott and Hon D. H. Drummond M.A. attend the public library opening in Guyra on Saturday at the Memorial Institute. Lola Campbell Nosline Starr Melvan O’Donnell Faye Johnston Ruth Kelly, pupils of Guyra Central School, attend a national fitness camp. The death of Mrs. Baxter, grandmother of Mrs. C. W. Hyland of Guyra, occurred at Willoughby. Parish Priest Rev Father Bernard O'Brien to Urata. Rev Father David Hiscox to succeed at Guyra. Coral Elizabeth Kelly and Edward Earnest Sisson announce their engagement. Coral is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Ra Kelly, and Edward is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sisson.
Guy Menzies of Black Mountain met a second accident on the Pinch while riding a motorcycle. He skidded on gravel, the machine overturned, and he was thrown unconscious. He was taken to Armidale and New England District Hospital with concussion.
Sgt C W Hyland reminds dog owners that the final registration deadline is September 30. The notice urges timely compliance to avoid penalties.
The public already bears higher prices from inflation and rising costs of living. Officials warn that further currency depreciation will push living costs up in the coming months, shaping public burdens and economic outlook.
Local Girl Guides and Hoy Scouts promote street sales and weekend competitions in football tennis and hockey. The annual Country Women's Association meeting is set for September 24 in the Restrooms. The Shire Council plans a new £5833 99 h.p. grader with two-year delivery, invites bus operators for student transport to Armidale High School, and opens a flood relief fund in Kempney. The library opening is Sept 24 at 7:30 pm and a Monday Sept 26 community event raises funds for Guyra District War Memorial Hospital.
A partial line notes the sum of 82 pounds and 7 shillings collected in Guyra for World War II widows. The fragment hints at charitable collection and beneficiary details within the community.
The Guyra Parents and Citizens Association held a well attended meeting at the Central School last Friday night. Vocal items included discussion of a potential wool classing and dressmaking course, a possible technical college branch, and a domestic science class. The group also sought a reply from the Shire Council on graves on the tennis court and urged funds collection for a projector.
The Postmaster General’s Department opened a district radio inspector office at Council Cheminera Rimestreet Armidale Brisian to handle broadcasting and radio communications matters in the northern and north coast districts.
At Devil's Pinch a crash between a semi trailer driven by Gordon Smith of Coolamon and a PMG line truck injured several aboard. Gordon Smith sustained spine and head injuries, with shock. Daniel June of Tamworth had spinal injuries and pelvic damage. Two PMG workers were slightly hurt. ambulance crews attended.
The Guyra shire council presses ahead with the town water supply project. Shire president Dr Wheaton and engineer T Stephens travel to Sydney to meet Minister for Works and Local Government J J Cahill to advance the scheme toward realization.
The Bishop of Armidale will dedicate the new door of St James Church of England Guyra on Sunday afternoon September 25 commemorating the life and work of the late Mr Peter Williams, a devoted Anglican churchman. the door is a gift from his wife and children.
In Guyra residents note boating on the transformed Mother of Ducks Lagoon now a large lake. Locals like Doug Heagney added a motor to his boat and many request rides as visitors comment on the town’s water shortage while a lake backs the town.
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