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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Land Board meeting attended by Moeotinga in a district setting. Names and places are unclear, with garbled street terms and uncertain affiliations.
A Guy Fawkes settler laments terrible road conditions between Guy Parkes and Aberfoyle and says residents will travel to Armidale for business. He accuses the Shire Council of neglect and questions Council accountability, noting lack of reports on Guy Fawkes roads and urging improvements from the Public Works Committee.
The Annual Meeting of the members of the Court of England, Parochial District of Gayra, will be held Tuesday April 27 at eleven in the morning in dames’ Correeh Gayra. Business includes Proventation o’ Annon Re orate and Bianae Sheet, Election of Officers for the current year, and nominations for Parochial Council in writing signed by two parishioners. Nominations due by Saturday April 24. Rev E J Merchant, Clerk in Charge.
Deputation from the Guyra P and A Society met Hon. & W. Moore in Sydney to press for a 20 acre show ground and an independent recreation ground for cricket lawn tennis and sports. Moore expressed sympathy but could not decide before consulting department officers and promised to advise later. The report also notes a New Zealand boxing match where Whelah defeated Fogel for the championship.
At the Sydney Labor Congress opening Tuesday, Mr. Bowling urged action to prevent law maladministration and miscarriages of justice in Tom Mann's case. Speakers warned Wade that workers will strike if needed. The Guyra ALM squadron plans a major military tournament within a year to fundraise, while Guyra Central Post Office reopened last Sunday. North Guyra railway station offices closed. mail deadlines listed for Sydney 9.20pm, Glen Innes 6.15am.
Military sports report shows the Guyra half-squad organizing an Easter Monday tournament due to funds shortage for the annual encampment. Lieut H White and S S Major Bollard led a keen program at the lagoon site with strong crowds as riders from Mitchell and Pryor teams claimed top places in events such as Single Tent Peering, Tilting at the Ring, and Rescue Race.
A social at Oddfellows Hall drew over 80 couples after a sports day. Miss Brigdale supplied music with extras from Miss K Ryan and Messrs Atkins Gallagher and Carroll. Lieut White awarded prizes, urged a big tourney and encouraged youth to join the Light Horse for defence duties.
The Industrial Exhibition and Sale of Gifts at Guyra Oddfellows Hall was opened yesterday by St James Church of England fund organizers and runs today and tonight. Mrs Purser leads the fancy work stall with Miss Purser, Gertie Moore oversees the sweets and flowers, and Miss Grant with Miss M. Fairclough runs the produce stall. Mesdames Griffen Gill and Dean manage the refreshment booth. Exhibits in the industrial section are strong though entries fall short of driving keen competition. awards are limited.
One of the most important subdivisions proposed is Winscombe Station near Bundarra. It covers 19 901 acres cut into 15 blocks, all fenced and improved on liberal terms 25 percent to be paid and growing land and wood ear fees. Land seekers to arrange with selling agents for inspection before the Bundarra sale on April 29.
The event showcased vegetables with price winners and crafts by Mrs. Purser Miss Gertie Moore Kate Stapleton May Moore Ranger and Tyerell. Exhibitors praised the ladies committee for organizing the fete to aid the church building fund. A brace auction and clearing out sale are planned for 8 o clock tonight.
In Guyra on Thursday the Petty Sessions and Small Debts Court handed a £176 11s 6d verdict against George Cook for goods sold to John Moloney. W. T. Page summons continued. N. Blake v J House adjourned a week. W. K. Caskill fined £2 6s for dairy act breaches. Maintenance order against James Campbell raised to 10s 6d weekly plus costs. William Hanley case withdrawn after threats of whipping noted. An assault case was adjourned.outicipant
A collection of short notes reports on school openings at Glenross with Mr Foster as teacher, church and dog association meetings, travel plans of Mr RB Bell, Easter holidays in Guyra, debates over government spending, and local construction progress including roofing and timber prep for a new church at Gayrewan.
Yesterday's sales show fat cattle with a strong start and prices near last week. Pear River Cays cows topped at £705. Porter's bullocks at £8198. Porter's bike at £24. Haydon's heifers at £4100. vealers at £3. Fat sheep included good wethers and lambs with prices steady. Victery and Lantes lambs, hoggets, and ewes sold to market highs. Next sale by Waddell & Co at Gayra on Saturday at 2:30 pm, Row Abbey property from Llangothlin.
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