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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
2
A Hamilton newspaper column argues the Labour Party aids Communist wreckers while Australian troops risk their lives in Korea. It urges support for the Anti- Communist Bill, criticizes Senate obstruction, and backs Prime Minister Menzies stance to confront Communism.
Personal notices describe Mr W Briggs returning home after spending winter in Ponth Lismore and Mr Len Lyed leaving for Sydney for a vacation. Miss Melva Martin and Noelene Matherett depart for Kentucky for annual leave. Mr Don Hiscox returns after a brief stay in the RAAE. Mrs Giles and family are holidaying in waterlioo Sydney. Sergeant Hyland reports patrols in Guyra as holidays continue with multiple residents traveling or hosting visitors including Mr and Mrs Gilbert Forsyth and family at Guyra. The baby clinic regrets Sister Neu stepping back after 35 years with recognition planned in October.
Death occurred at Clenes Hospital on Saturday morning of Richard Moore Jezeara aged 66 after a long illness. He lived in Guyra all his life and was a farmer and former footballer for Guyra. Survived by his wife, one sister Mrs. D Robinson and one brother Mr. William Izzeard. Funeral Sunday afternoon with interment in the Presbyterian Cemetery after service in St Olumba’s Church. Albert O’Hara of Glen Innes in charge of arrangements.
In the icity a report records wallaroos and other marsupials near a roof structure at Guyra. The incident mentions animals observed on the scene and details are limited to the fragmented account.
The Northern Tablelands Group of the Countess of Women's Association held its annual conference at Glen Innes Town Hall led by eight branch delegates. Mrs. Gelfius praised branch enthusiasm, noted eight rest rooms and ongoing home services, and highlighted international Day honoring Mexico. The gathering urged faster country killing centre setup, radio programming shifts to include more music, and cheaper rail fares for country schoolchildren.
Advertisements list events from noon next Saturday September 30 to December 15 rodeo and Police Ball changes. Demonstrations at Black Hills, Rugby League fundraising dance at Bald Blair hall, and a Siggers Ball clash moved to December 1. Guyra PA and H Association meet Saturday morning to appoint show judges. Community notes cover fencing work, regional sports, a light blue pennant awarded for loan contributions, new Dry Cleaners van touring town, trout season opener October 1, and the Golden Fleece arrival at Guyra station.
A comprehensive sporting programme is arranged for Sunday and Monday with cricket, a racket match, tennis court competition, and a walka match against Walcha. Proceeds fund improvements on the recreation ground and a public can booth will operate on site.
The text notes rising fares on the brook to Woolbrook and to Armidale, saying a mother with several children could not manage days out. Nundlebranch tables a resolution seeking a more spacious rendezvous due to overcrowding on the Show Boat, with concerns voiced after the conference’s first day.
The Guyra Musical Society re-elected Rev. R. F. Kirby as President and Mr Don Brown as Conductor with Mrs LT Stephens as Secretary and Miss am Croft as Treasurer. The Glen In invited Tamworth’s quartet for a concert, and Mr Whiteford presented items on the Australian horn and hunts in South Africa. The society plans to stage Trial By Jury at the Christmas party with rehearsals to begin next Tuesday. A large attendance of men was hoped for.
The North County Council announced that all prior electricity use restrictions are removed across Inverell Bingata Detut Warlatha and surrounding rural areas. The minister could not attend so no Inverell ceremony was held to mark the switch to bulk supply with official team arrangements planned in Tagha Ashford and Bundavra.
Public notice states that on Monday next October 4 a public holiday in Guyra the Post Office will open 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. only for postal business excluding money orders. Outward mails will close at 5 p.m. that day.
Guyra branch of the Country Women's Association held its meeting with 2 present at Heng. Members and apologies listed, notes on grounds improvements increasing property value, and plans for a baby centre operating from September 13 alternating Wednesdays with fee details. Delegates reported on the North-East Tablelands conference. Mrs Bennett donated for a library book. afternoon tea served.
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