30 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1928
Page
1
The issue of prohibition dominates the page with analysis from judges and clergy, arguments for and against, and calls to vote on Saturday. The piece cites United States opinions, costs of enforcement, and potential effects on liberty and state reform.
A brief notes on various phonograph records featuring Wahdalt Hatt, Jones, Pau, and others. The column mentions performances, recording choices, and audience reactions to several selections.
A proposed Public Hall and Picture Theatre outlines the plan to create a new hall with a supper room and a picture theatre. Estimated total cost around £10 590, with £6 500 for refreshments and a £2 000 lighting system, under supervision by Mr Hishon and the local solicitor team. The project aims to provide accommodating space for the public and will be open for community inspection in coming weeks.
A fragmented church notice lists schedule items for September with times and places including Back H.C. and Rev. B Nordan McKie. Dates referenced include Sunday September and Monday events at locations such as Brockley and Tenterden with varied afternoon and evening services.
A fragmented ad promises a free Aladdin lamp. Text is garbled with unclear pricing and purchase conditions. It mentions an agent and a promotion of multiple lamps, but specifics are unreadable.
Balderaleigh and Geol star as 1M and 14 goes dominate the singles events at the Tamworth Tournament. Gusta Club members deliver strong showing with a standout performance in the singles championship, though the ultimate winner is Walera. Willard tops the Open Singles, securing praise as one of Australia's best players.
Town Improvement proposals considered at yesterday's meeting. A letter from the Town Improvement Committee requested cost estimates for a lighting scheme to illuminate lawns and streetside rail areas. Councillors debated funding through rates, with a proposed 3d local levy and existing rates. outcome pending. A social event to raise funds for the scheme was planned, and athletic fixtures and a new Ford car delivery were noted.
The Guyra group discussed a complex agenda with votes on station master duties and payment terms. Key figures named include A W Bearett F H A Curtin W Woodward T Neloo and Grown, with decisions on credit balances, grounds improvements, and future arrangements.
On Monday at Cayra Police Court Mens A A Brows and Jos Mollulien charged Withiam Buenos with stealing tubes valued at £176 8d from Orcas Randolph Pearson. Accused denied, witnesses testified tubes were taken from a car and later found disposed behind a butcher shop. Convicted, fined and placed in Tallgworth Gaol for three months. On Tuesday jury member Meesley JP imposed a further 10s on two drunks for contribution to the revved.
A scattered fragment describes a luck driven punter involved in a hunt or game. The text mentions a hacker, a valet, and an owner amid brief scenes of elation and confusion. Specific details are unclear but the piece hints at betting or contest activity and social reactions.
Auctionseer H A Chisholm & Co of Guyra offers farm implements and tools. Items include power sieves, baggers, forks, wire, anvils, mills, washing machines, belts, hoses, and various harnesses and tables. Contact 105 and 106 for details.
A sale notice offers a farm located one mile from Ongrawall depot. The document lists auctioneers Anon A Patfienlaveenna and J HUDAUN 800 with the title the Aegon Boillings Ongre.
Classified notice lists sale items including a four farm dray and a threshing outfit with a plough and related equipment. Details are fragmentary but identify items by old terms and vendors Worden and Goyren.
Readable parts invite participants to a casting competition at Urvovlangie Htahrey on Sunday September. The notice mentions B J Hudson and Hon Sao as organizers or officials coordinating the event.
The Annual General Meeting is set for Thursday September 4 at 7 80 p m at Bhire Chamba. A strong attendance is urged as important business items will be discussed and prioritized.
A garbled OCR item lists furniture and household goods for sale including sewing machines, chests, chairs, settees, linoleum, rugs, blankets, bedding, and mattresses. Mentions new and second hand stock and related sale terms.
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