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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
2
Notice states the Argus will publish each Wednesday evening with subscription terms per quarter and advertisement rates. First inch is priced, additional inches charged per inch, and special arrangements are offered for standing advertisements.
A Guyra Argus excerpt laments a grim link between cause and effect and urges suppressing Mr Haynes Bill from the notice paper to prevent further tragedies. The tone questions government acceptance of such suppression and warns of political entanglements.
A Sydney Assembly hobby bill on abolishing capital punishment recurs each session. Mr Haynes presses it amid eloquent lapses, but it is repeatedly dropped. A pattern links prehearing crimes to renewed debate, with recent brutal constable murder renewing opposition and suspicion.
Tenders for the new bank close on Saturday. Mr Wright moves for road repairs from Gayra to Guy Fawkes. Violin and music lessons offered by Miss Mulligan with Trinity College credentials. Gayra Farmers meeting set for Saturday at 2 30 pm. Prospecting for precious metals continues with no Eldorado yet. A plan to form a Progress Association near Aberfoyle is announced. Mr Button ill with pleurisy, removal to Armidale Hospital advised. Death of Ethel Ruby McDonald aged 8 at Hazel Glen Armidale Hospital. Armidale District Court opened with four cases listed. Road conditions and department concerns noted. Mr EF Ladsow to take over Guyra Hotel lease. Progress meeting postponed to Friday. Guyra school fund for Mount Kembla sufferers reaches a modest total. Missing storekeeper Margolius found in Barraba river. Mr Wilson of this town improving after pneumonia and his daughter’s arm injury. Social gathering at Mr Frame’s to celebrate drought break up ends at dawn. Wife of Albert May shoots her four children then herself. May shoots himself. Bullock price record set at Homebush, £315. Market reaction to rainfall affects stock feed orders in Sydney. Carlton plays Tamworth for New England championship. Armidale School defeat noted.
A mixed report from London and abroad covers Boer negotiations and diplomatic prompts with General Botha and De Wet, alongside French intervention rumors. Navy actions, Mount Pelee activity, disasters at Filey Beach, and a Devonshire honor for General Kekowich are noted amid political debates in Cape Assembly and Pretoria practice.
Rhee-8000 sale notes include 1200 New Zealand crossbreds and prime Merino and crossbred lots. Prices quoted for wethers and ewes range around 20s to 27s with Prime crossbreds at 24s to 28s and extras. Cattle yarding listed as 60 head. Overall bidding and competition described as brisk with prices cited.
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