15 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
1
A historical ad-like fragment promotes cough remedy savings and procurement advice. It mentions obtaining ingredients from leading chemists, comparing store prices, and buying in bulk for better value. The text lists assorted ailments and purported uses while urging practical purchasing tactics.
Annie Gibson, president, writes on behalf of the committee of 0.4 Vetter near Me GA Britt. She explains a dispute over transport charges for a January 1917 association event at Bandy Creek. Misunderstandings led to blamed misprints about carting costs and payments to Messrs Pringle Co and others for horse hire and gear.
Report notes Nool Appraisal for John Bridge & Co. Ltd covering the 1918 1919 season beginning September 17. Mentions death of Betty and a series of ill health events preceding her passing. Describes funeral arrangements and community sympathy.
The Guyra Shire president chaired a sudden meeting appointing several members to oversee war loan efforts. Towns and shire districts named for cooperation stretch beyond the area, with a quota set at 30,000 pounds and 300 hectares to be covered. A progress report on subscriptions was expected to be published soon.
The readable fragments reference a misaligned and corrupted note or caption likely from a period newspaper. Names, dates, places, and actions are indiscernible, leaving only scattered terms and unclear context regarding events or individuals.
The March to Freedom committees met at the Council Chambers to finalize matters including a visitor connection with The Column to Guyra. A financial statement showed subscription income of five pounds and remaining balance, with public inspection of the accounts. A vote of thanks was given to the Red Cross Society and to teachers who aided in the procession and to those who provided motor cars for transporting the visitor to and from the railway station. A further meeting of the Guyra and District War Bond Association discussed applications for assistance to returned soldiers and other matters, with grants issued and appointments announced.
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