09 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
1
The H Albion matches and the Lim Almonw Hrendoaughte Wavateie 9 fixtures are delayed to a later week due to severe weather. The third round will be rescheduled as teams travel and venues adjust to ongoing conditions.
The piece discusses the railway strike as a major industrial conflict, noting workers demand reduced hours rather than higher pay, and criticizing the Railway Commissioners for an alleged rigid approach. It cites Royal Commission actions, government rejection, and the broader impact on public welfare and governance.
A military recruiting drive spread across regions with rail, motor convoys and local support. Volunteers told to fill roles if strikers fail to return, while police guard key lines. Innes and Guyra hosted gatherings, with Private Jackson among those traveling to Armidale.
Local notice reports a Church of England Parish Hall sale of work planned for 20 and 30 November and December to raise funds for the church debt and vicarage fund. Messages note services at Guyra and nearby towns, a memorial for Mrs Finlasson, and police and railway travel remarks.
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