26 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
1
Fotiate Bell Co report notes wool waiters are quiet but market activity shows signs of adjustment. Officials indicate gradual changes in operations and pricing as trade pressures evolve amid ongoing industry demands.
An unclear report describes Priceh relying on Rydney prro duce extort Lif to Lad Ih and mentions a New Zealand landing in Sydney. Lang and Attor are cited with charges and a public discussion of higher grocer prices. A phone inquiry reveals grocers would resist price hikes and aim to maintain prem.
The Guyra Argus, published Thursday evening, presents local news and notices for the Guyra district. This August 26 issue includes community updates and brief notices typical of a regional weekly.
The Commonwealth statistician emphasizes the need for timely personal attire and wealth and income returns. Envelopes for transmission will be available at post offices and delays or inaccuracies can lead to penalties up to £500 or imprisonment.
In Ragland area, a church memorandum lists amends and notices for services and meetings. At 11 a.m. a lector is scheduled, followed by a ward meeting at 3 p.m. with Proakyterian Church authorities referenced.
By Tuesday morning, crowds in Fremantle attacked shops suspected of containing Germans or those of German heritage. A jewelers window was smashed, a furniture store window broken, and several private houses were damaged. A constable was struck during the unrest and remains in custody. No looting occurred.
An OCR filled page lists donors for the National Belgian Relief Fund with names, locations, and amounts. A grand total of 1390 185 is shown, followed by forwarding details and staff initials.
An above noted meeting has been postponed to Tuesday August 10. The notice directs attendees and confirms rescheduling details for the event and its organizers.
Auction notice for the sale of stock and machinery including ploughs, crasher, saws, and tools. Mention of Bavaron in mis sale, machinery in good condition, lunch provided. Sale held by A. A. Drown & Co, Guyra, with terms and location indicated.
An advertisement for a large sheep sale at Allman’s Yards in Warwick Queensland on Monday August 30 at 2 o’clock features 10 000 ewes and wethers with numerous breeding and shorn classes. The notice includes mis-typed mockups and stray paragraphs about cough remedies and unrelated items, reflecting OCR damage from the historical page.
The report covers a broad range of local matters from Armidale and central Queensland, including a correlative note on sheep stock, a hospital undertaking, and railway and protection news. It mentions deaths in the New England district, shipper and drover attendance at sales, and updates on weather, with several names and places tied to the region.
Fragmentary OCR item mentioning a fund or event tied to Australia Day and a prenatal context. Names such as Ward and Williams appear among garbled phrases. Readable pieces describe a total amount and a date fragment, but the overall event remains unclear.
Tuesday evening dances taught by Tom Veleta and Jon Gallagher with F C Atkins promoters. The event runs from 4 PM till 1 AM and includes Tango Waltz and other tunes for ladies and gentlemen.
Mr Pi J Buster formerly a Federal member announces his intention at New England. The statement sets out aims and future actions, indicating a shift in role and regional focus.
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