16 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
1
Local cricket features a Guyra touring side clash with Grafton, with Cameron scoring 39 and 28, H. Chisholm taking 4 for 7 and 2 for 44, Crockatt 23, Evie 2 for 28, and multiple bowlers contributing. Umpires note strong performances as players achieve notable scores and bowling figures. The report covers innings totals, fall of wickets, and individual efforts across the match.
An incoherent OCR fragment mentions Ming Taube Weterson and alleged NAV Tuatitation for the Meat god Bomb. It references a Swanitation, past yance, and children aided by sleatness wod iludness with vague and corrupted phrases. The text also hints at Doilitings, £4KN, and directors seeking some tunable object but details are unclear.
A fragmentary recount of a social event with fashion notes, church figures, and wedding preparations. Descriptions touch on gowns, gloves, jewelry, and floral arrangements, mentioning Miss Millie and Nellie McConkes among attendees. The narrative glimpses the ceremony’s setup, gifts, and post event receptions within a parish setting.
The wedding between Miss Jemina Starrs and Mr Thomas Muirie was held in a Catholic church with Reverend Father Caronian officiating. The bride wore ivory satin with embroidered headwork and orange blossoms, while the groom and guests wore formal attire. guests included Mrs and Mrs Cookra and many elegant attendees. The reception followed with travel by carriage, and the event featured traditional nuptial gifts and celebratory well-wishes from family and friends.
Saturday night Aleavy fest noted with anglers reminded of the close season from 14th inst until next October. Mr W Woolwind showcased a Drumhead Cabbage grown by himself, cake for the occasion praised, and wedding cuisine by Mr Av Heiver called splendid. School duties resume on Walcha syndicate day.
The Jersey Herd Society council gains new member J P Dutton of Aranangie Guyra, elected at the society’s meeting. Other notes report local dairy trade updates with Black Mountain Cooperative Dairy Co Ltd pricing, butter sales, and March production figures. The piece covers regional cattle sales, hospital races, and local legal notices with various names and places including Sydney Shaw and Gladsome TM.
A damaged OCR style commercial snippet lists items like wheat and oats with numeric codes and odd units. It references peasants of unknown origin and scattered quantities such as 40 bushel, 69 £ 15, and 2G to 1h painy rounlans, rendering coherent interpretation difficult.
The text outlines a fundraising draw by the Eight Moves Committees for the public hospital in Ava. It mentions ticket prices around 1 pound, approximate total proceeds near £290, and incidental additions of £108. It notes the event aims to support public causes and includes the distribution of prizes and administrative costs.
The Guyra Shire Council announces a tender for PruetteX EIS related work with bids due by Monday in April. The notice cites local statutes and tender procedures, detailing sale, storage, exhibition, conveyance and delivery terms under Ordnance No. 58 and Section 100.
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