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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
1
An article criticizes the Shire Council for leaving thousands of pounds idle in banks while residents in the eastern part of the shire complain of poor road access to markets. It accuses officials of prioritizing idle revenue over needed infrastructure and cites recent local building and road concerns as proof of mismanagement.
In a chaotic note from the Brisbane show the top prize went to Leesa in a record time, with First Prize awarded to Sydney and Second to Bracaas. The event highlighted performances by Wow Kug and noted participants Ayra Lou Innes and Laver, earning praise from the crowd.
A fragmentary report notes building work advancing with new openings and finishes described as comfortable. It also mentions Mr Denis Holohan addressing Guyra railway defense, urging a coastal railway as national defense and describing strategic positions if attacked. A New Importation review covers carbide, machinery, and local improvements, with community notices about upcoming events and weather-related delays.
At a Apelluyt meeting four months to balance petition signed by 43 residents of Ward's Mistake, the complaint targets the road from Smile pen to Ward's Mistake bund station via John Grungu's location. It is referred to the works committee for inspection and report with no action yet.
The Inverell P and A Association reports a horse parade on Wednesday in September with a ring programme including high jump buckjumping trotting and pony events. Details are available from Mr PN Stevenson North Guyra and Mr J Meliveen Inverell secretary. An effort to organise a District Exhibit at the Sydney Show is discussed with comments on costs and finances from recent Maitland and New England exhibits. The Tamworth News praises Miss McFayden daughter of D McFayden of Guyra for her role in Mrs Willis Will.
The text describes a social scene around the arrival of the American Fleet in Auckland Harbor. Battleships and other vessels entered in formation amid haze, with thousands ashore and afloat witnessing the event. Rear-Admiral Perry praises the reception as enthusiastic, while local builders and residents report ongoing activity and progress in town.
The report notes a partial victory for Old Sol over J.P, with “the triumph of Old Sol- for the time” and mentions cutting yards by Mr. Wm. Moore averaging 10Bibs per bag. Slippery roads and drain issues hinder progress while returning travelers from Queensland praise the country.
July output totals 42 tons from two Warwick butter factories. Sydney will receive the American Fleet on Thursday, entering our harbor if all goes well. A shooting drive at Pleasant Vale North Guyra yielded 8 shooters with 135 bears. Boorulong leases feature in Angus article by S J Kearney. Ben Lomond to Guyra road blamed for poor travel. Indies meeting to revise Gayra Show schedule held in pavilion. F Sale succeeds. Liverpool expedition noted. Marcharmson story ends.
A brief market rundown notes mixed moves across stocks and bonds with some sectors edging higher while others pull back. Traders watch economic data and Federal guidance for clues to the next session.
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