03 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1924
Page
1
A historical text fragment outlines a proposed assessment for power and lighting works with figures for street lamps poles wires and other equipment. It notes total costs around 7000 with loan and interest estimates, future rate impacts, and portions allocated to residents and property owners, including expected per pound tax rates and public billing details.
The report outlines a proposed electric lighting scheme with extensive figures on costs and revenues. It details street and building lighting, power consumption, and anticipated private and public expenditures, including projected weekly and annual balances.
Sunday services listed for multiple congregations including Church of England and Presbyterian groups. Times include 10 15 am Morag Prayer and Holy Communion, 730 pm Evansonp service, 37 am Milack Mruninin, with various locations such as Ben Lomond and Guyra. Unclear phrases and garbled text accompany the schedule.
A Tuesday meeting saw Lieut White Mesidenty and Cx Drattner elected to five evidency task forces for the Royal Council mission. The town prepared for the carnival with open classes and a festival program. Local clubs and residents expressed willingness to close businesses for the event while civic groups discussed hospital and public service needs and a new company formation.
In loving memory of Martha Anni Jackson who departed this life on the fourteenth of April. She is survived by her husband Me Mackson and loving parents Mr and Mrs D Mackenzie, with brothers and sisters.
Fragmentary notice lists a person with initials Mre T Williams of Black Mountain seeking a wanted bonds or unidentified item. Details are unreadable and not verifiable in the remaining text.
A social notice announces a Thursday April 24 fundraiser at Bene wick Hospital for Children in Sydney. The event features tea and card games and proceeds support the Guyra and Tasulent Cow upkeep, with thanks to Mrs Mel’can and other organizers.
The event to raise funds for a convent school building is announced for Wednesday May 14. First class music and speakers, tickets available with pricing details, featuring Mr. Akin and Mr. Merv C. Smith as joint honorees.
Fragmentary text cites a court case or hearing involving individuals such as Ed Holloway and references to a jail, penalties, and labor or trade matters. The garbled lines mention a Saturday or Monday event, a public record, and various place names and industries, but details are not readable.
The Shire of Guya requests ratepayers to consider a loan of 7000 pounds to fund street lighting within the Lighting Area. The loan is to be repaid on unimproved capital value, with a proposed license rate of 4 pence per unit to cover lighting costs. A petition against the scheme may be lodged by 25 percent of ratepayers by April 24, 1934, with Shire Clerk at Guyra Council Chambers.
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