06 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
1
Reports from the House of Commons show Britain urged to prevent Belgian invasion. Messages describe German bombardment along the Algerian coast, naval clashes and French tactical maneuvers near Belfort. Sydney and Melbourne note stock rushes and war declarations influencing civilian life.
Anglican Church services listed for Gayra Wan and Hack Mountain with times around 7.40 pm and morning sessions at 11 a.m. Presby terian Church in Wandeworth notes a 11 a.m. service with Rev EN McKie and HA.
The Annual Catholic Ball drew about 200 attendees, with elaborate decorations and Chinese lanterns, paper bells, and lattice work. The event, hosted by A Bowen, featured performances by Willey Bros and attendants including Tierner, Carewell, Crsev, Mewes, Ives, Wil lime, and Geothallagher, contributing to church debt relief.
Solky good order sale for seven shillings ten pence. T E Sole auctioneer Gayra. Potato farm lot acres Linngothtin cheap acres 100 to 2004 handy to Gayra call for particulars. T Sole auctioneer Gayra. For sale Cooper’s ve a and Ford Motor Cars. T Sole Auctioneer Gayra.
The event organizers express gratitude to the collector, over-keepers, and all who assisted with the supper and programs. They thank the M C and local figures for their support and donations, noting the year’s ball as an unqualified success.
Saturday saw about one hundred enthusiasts watch Rocky and Guayra vie in a return match. Rocky won 8 to 0 after a tense second half with Helyar converting a late try. Ward and Lavis sparked attacks as Rocky pressed the visitors, while the home backs, led by Telyar, held firm in defense.
Locale sought bellows to mend as visitors, in better condition, attacked well when opponents tired. Though close to crowning, they failed to finish. Backs Roche Swilks Watson and Peter Hyon shone, but lack of team cohesion showed. Tom Lavis led the forwards. referee A A Drown kept play steady.
Thanks from Rob MES A K McCARKILL to friends for letters and sympathy during a recent bereavement. Special thanks to Mr Harris Mr A W Coates Senior Constable O Neill and Mr W Com for their kindness.
Abbott M H M reports a chief electoral officer note naming Dangarleigh East Lynn Geenoa Goonco Jeogle Hillgrova and Tobbamarra as polling places within New England division Bowman K J Labor candidate will address electors tonight in Tattersall's sample room after Oddfellows Hall venue clash. War in Europe raises likelihood of Federal elections postponement. Guym Shire Council meets Tuesday. Zillah Harrison Entertainers return to Gayra Oddfellows' Hall Monday night with Miss Harrison Ernest Walibesso and Mollie the dancer reappearing anticiapted audience delight.
A zealously worded notice chain covers J R A McAlister and entertainment in Guyra featuring Hog Hastings and others, plus a sale by Eggleston's and police court fines. Fire at Back Creek, a second nearby blaze, and local real estate activity by John Bridge & Co dominate the docket. Ballarat band plans and a call for decentralisation and port improvements close the batch.
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