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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1944
Page
3
The Lists of Electors will be exhibited at the Council Chambers Police Stations and certain offices from 15 to 30 August 1944 to let residents and ratepayers check enrolment. If omitted or incorrect, observers may submit a claim. contact the Shire Clerk. The last day for receipt is Tuesday 1 August 1944.
The Triennial List of Electors for Riding A B and C will be on exhibition August 15 to 30 1944 at Guyra Tingha Court House and police stations and in numerous shire offices including Aberfoyle Abrol Ben Lomond Black Mountain Brockley Bundarra Capeton Elsmore Guy Fawkes Guyra Hermani Llangothin Little Plain Tenterden Tingha Tubbamurea Wandsworth Waellomomby. Applications for enrolment or objections to enrolment may be made to the Shire Clerk Guyra by August 31 1944.
A street stall run by Mesdames N Williams and C Smith raised 13 pounds for a local appeal. Mr Reg Ward won the 10 shilling trophy for the stall and Mr King of Linngothiin won the cake prize, with thanks given to all contributors and patrons.
A archaic verse speaks of a remedy named Woods Great Peppersy Cure. It warns of death if not used and poetically urges people to seek the remedy to avoid illness and funeral rites.
Allied advances revive memories of the Le Mans 24 hour race’s golden era. The classic French road race began in 1923, drew 90 000 fans each year, and featured Bentley Alfa Romeo Chenard-Walcker and Tim Birkin records. The article notes high speeds, challenging night sections, and a shift to wartime victory efforts against Nagiam and for global freedom.
The Department of Agriculture says reaching New South Wales goal of 115000 acres of maize requires a special effort. White maize is in strong demand, with yellow and red varieties also keen due to grain for stock feed. Varieties recommended include golden glow types for Ben Lomond Liang Yoblin Guyra and Black Mountain districts.
An account recounts Ned Kelly and his gang invading Jalanderie New South Wales. They seize a bank strong room stash, capture Frank James and two constables, and impersonate police officers. The dramatic raid ends with the gang fleeing aboard a cart, while local authorities pursue.
Electors questioned at a polling booth answered yes or no on voting while the Red Cross fundraiser led by Miss G McLean and her assistants raised about £13 in small coins for the society. The secretary praised the public’s support and thanked donors.
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