15 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
1
Announcement states EGS sells the furniture and hardware portion to Trim and Co. and the big discount sale continues for a few weeks. Slaughtered lines and no reasonable offer refused. Rare chance for Guyra residents to buy early and select items before stock runs out with a five shilling discount.
Gayre won the third match against Glen Innes at the local ground by 0 to nil after a tense game. Wright and Brodie starred for Guyra with Doming goals, while Glen Innes pressed in the second half but could not convert. For the losers, Horne and Lonsdale stood out. for the winners, Moore, Wright, Brodie, and McNair excelled in the backs.
At Tuesday's Shire Meeting Guyra and Ben Lomond footpaths were criticized though officials argued no obligation to fund beyond grading, fearing special rates. Councillors noted parallels in Quirindi Inverell and debated utilitarian aims, with Dr Mulligan proposing a traction engine to speed repairs and resist protracted rain.
Local rainfall totals reach 180 points for the month with ten rainy days hindering ploughing. At Inverell Mr J Youman and Grant of Guyra wed, and Miss Mather of Inverell wed Mr A Awn of Guyra. Mr G A Butt of Messrs Pringle Co. ill with pleurisy. Dr J S Harris attending. Turkey earthquake devastates Danubian region, thousands dead or injured. Sam Moore undergoes surgical treatment. progress noted at Armidale Hospital. Armidale tennis and cricket results noted. England defeats South Africa by ten wickets.
The Court House sale saw five town allotments on South Guyre offered by auctioneer Mr A Mackensie. Bids failed to reach upset price. Richard Pearson bought three parcels for £40 and £50 and £50. The rest went to Starr and Mundy at the upset price of £50 each.
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