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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases and names with possible place and date markers but lacks clear events or coherent details. No identifiable people, organizations, or actions emerge to form a concrete news item or summary.
Quyra Shire invites tenders for sanitary works including steam machinery carts and labor for Burra Bye Tinghe and Byra Spray Tyra contracts. Depots located about two miles from town centers with daily service payments and August 1909 completion date. Applications to Shire Office Guyra W. July 1909.
A garbled note from the Guardian discusses a royal matter involving Atos banguela Emmaville and King Ned VII. Py Jobson and J Rache are cited as respondents while the Guardian omits whether Kling Jack or other titles are involved.
Local notice reports that at Tattersall’s Hotel in Guyra on Saturday afternoon a sale by auction will erase rights of the Guyra racecourse connected with the Tattersall operation. The annual meeting follows that night with attendees noted and remarks on forthcoming race events and attendance figures. The Rev. EJ Merchant departs for Inverell as Organising Secretary for six weeks, with arrangements for care by Rev. J M Devenish. A rain event is noted and debates are set for the Friday night gathering in the town, including a discussion on bachrlure taxation.
The Bundarra Advocate on July 2 urges a Uralla to Inverell branch via Bundarra, critiques local Railway League for inaction, and backs a government backed Inverell Coff's Harbor link as the viable route for Bundarra's rail connection. It notes the 16 mile reach to Bundarra and urges district mobilization to back the proposed line.
Tenders addressed to the Shire Engineer Guyra end or ed Ten der for Roid-work will be received up to Thursday August twelfth. Tenders from Guyra to Miunstain and New Buck Mon toward Boorolong Spevitieatw may be seen and Tender Purina obtained at the Shire Office Guyra J Solomon shire engineer.
A local gathering at Sehurd of Sanne Abee ARe featured social dancing led by Misses Grills and Bath. Guests enjoyed refreshments under careful organization while couples mingled and the event proceeded with expected decorum.
Nominations closed for Liberal and Reform interests for the federal election. Listed nominees include Recher T. Voner Aruiale Robeas Armstroft Sydney W. M. Fleming M.LA Upper Hunter Alexander Alay Berry. A poll to select the candidate will be held in principal centers on Tuesday the 17th. Rolls close next Tuesday AMA 10.
Sketch outlines Mr J E Bray of Cartes Abeefople presenting a new sheep transport device to the NSW Railway Commissioners. They consider trial against the New Zealand truck, claiming lower cost and easier cleaning. The report also mentions a local Guyra dance event with details of attendees and organizers.
At the Qayra Shire Council meeting Dr Bray argued for procuring a road roller to consolidate loose formation and reduce ruts and water pooling, saying it would cut future costs. The Engineer warned a big roller would damage the road. a small one might help but natural consolidation negates benefit. Councilors debated but lacked knowledge to fund purchase and the motion was rejected.
The Armidale Sports Ground hosted The 10 Miles Marathon and a full athletic meeting yesterday with about 1000 spectators. Seventeen runners started the marathon with A Devlin taking first, followed by J R Hiddine and A Gray, all from Armidale, then C McAint from Dumaresq. Other event winners include G Brown in the Boys race Elsie Sinspon in Girls, Annie Melexp in Ledina, and C Reppin in Potato race.
A ragged 조r of uneven notes reports minor incidents and economic moves across the Glen area. Mentions Edwin Tawneend property disputes, Aravidale transport, a 1000 square area activity, and a factory shutdown. Binkh Walm rail position gains, Mr W S Bellamy promotion, and rising weather impact on the Guyre district.
The article reports widespread road deterioration around Tabbamurra and Abe Wlllary affecting transport of timber and produce. It notes poor dry light conditions, costly transport to Arevilla, and calls for council action with several locals and farmers detailing specific problem spots from Howe's Creek to Byrie's paddock. Dated 3/4/00.
Fragmented notes refer to Barraclough's visit to Guyra and a standing meeting of aid organizations. Mentions a RM expert visiting Atarr'e Hotel and a planned trip to Piru and Quyre with dates in August. Details are unclear due to jumbled OCR text.
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