Unclear fragment prompts local notice or event
Fragmentary OCR text references names and dates without clear event or action. No coherent incident or outcome can be established from the readable parts.
20 Aug 1936
Page 1
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1936
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references names and dates without clear event or action. No coherent incident or outcome can be established from the readable parts.
A school notice from Nesk reviews interim terms and spring vacation. It notes view opportunities for parents to assess progress, mentions dates for term end and upcoming attachments, and urges timely completion of required reports and attendance records. Names of local officials and schools appear in the fragmented text.
Fragmented OCR text from The Guyra Argus reports a meeting of a Landholders Protective Association at the Shire Chamber, with attendees including local figures such as J Slam Or, W Newman, and J D AVieidan. The account notes discussions on duties, road matters, leadership, and the association’s aims, with remarks on attendance, motions, and future events.
A county weed control meeting led by Dr Kt Lath examined the threat of invasive weeds in Welitellawe Haile. The gathering reviewed spray methods, training slides, and farm-wide removal plans, with emphasis on Skeleton Weed and related species.
A historical summary of a Leura branch gathering featuring Mr Wadue SeENP and several department officials. The session covered weed lecture, junior farmers’ questions, and awarding trophies from R Hall and Arcadia Sires. Arrangements for field demonstrations and seed varietal trials were set, with a future meeting planned and new members elected.
The IRD brigade plans a March Taigworth demonstration with a charity dance and party to raise funds for participation. About eighty brigades statewide are expected to join the program featuring competitions and activities designed to boost efficiency in baton and blade demonstrations.
A funeral service was held Friday afternoon at the Methodist portion of Guyra cemetery for Mr John Hawke and family. Rev HN Mem Re led prayers while Sir Yarner oversaw arrangements. Burial followed the service with attendees reflecting on the late Mr Hawke and relatives named in the notice.
Mrs J Morrow aged 71 years is reported dead in Sydney. She spent most of her life at Werfeth Hillgrove. Survived by two daughters Mrs W Pris of Guyra and Mrs A Bayley of Linderehsta, four sisters Mrs J Pinto Hi rove, Mrs J Pinckett Woollahra, Mrs Carnes Marten, Mrs Swith New Zealand, and one son Mel Calline New Zealand.
Old resident Jeremiah O'Sullivan, 75, died after a long illness following railway work and farming in Indifferent Health Yur area. Survived by Jeremiah, Michiel, and Patrick of Werris Creek and Town. Remains interred in RAC portion with Rev Father OU.
For sale radiola wireless sets with 14 models featuring high sensitivity and selectivity. Includes tuning panel, automatic volume control, and a roadworthy speaker. Demonstration available upon request.
The Coronation Cookery Buck led by Mrs. Matt Sawyer and Men Moore plans a book with recipes, home remedies, diet for children, and craft notes. Members of the CW A urge inquiries and copies are available from the local branch secretary. A meeting of the Guyra group is set for August 29, 1910 at 8 pm.
Fragmented OCR notes show temperatures recorded locally for Thursday and Saturday plus scattered figures for other days. Readable items include a high near 81 or 82 and a low around 6 to 31 with several garbled entries, indicating missing data and transcription mistakes.
The report notes Colonel White and others attending the Heisbace Show with several accompanying family members. A separate item mentions a death after an illness at Glen Tu Viet Hospital and a memorial at the New England Experiment Farm.
The Shire of Guyra publishes electors lists and public notices at Guyra Court House and Shire Office with inspection dates through August 23 1926. Impounded stock from Sandy Creek Reserve by WP Beard Armidales branded cattle GRZ HY not released to be sold at public pound on September 19 1936 KV Moore, Poundkeeper.
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