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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage mentions names such as Mod Merveteasat and Fuso Mite with references to Decherd Wrwateworth and Vaylor Presby. Numbers like 780 Bey appear, but readable facts are limited and no coherent event or outcome emerges.
A telegraph note reports the Guyra Progress Committee pushing to open lagoon lands for occupation, but recent meetings show no such move. The lagoon remains dry amid years of drought with scarce water after last week’s rain, while public notices cover court cases, exams, land sales, and a farmers’ visit to the Glen Innes Experiment Farm.
The report covers community happenings in Armidale including meetings of Woolmakers and Buyers Associations, a forthcoming sales week, an open air meeting, and a wedding in progress. It notes the United Mission opening at St James Church, school and hall meetings, a governor’s visit letter of thanks, and various local notices. It also mentions Rail strike impact on train services, upcoming races, and industrial dispute actions affecting permits and coal transport.
The Newcastle strike tightens as mayor proposes a conference with congress representatives and mine owners. Proposals stall as owners refuse joint talks, 800 tons per day halted. Acting Premier condemns stance. Railways pledge fair pricing despite reduced coal output and disrupted train services across the district.
H A Barraclough and partner Sid run a high reputation firm offering eye care and glasses. Thousands have benefited from its services and the prescriptions are described as precise and comfortable. The firm will visit Guyra regularly with appointments by letter to H A Marreclough Ltd 385 George Street Strand, Sydney.
The piece argues against nationalisation as a coal strike remedy. It cites Messia Hughes and Bowling, contrasts private vs state mines, and notes Eden’s comments on government efficiency and costs. It warns that public belief in easy state control ignores practical failures and argues troubles would rise under government management.
A letter from the Progress Committee urges establishing a local land office near Gayrn to save time and support the community. Minutes from the Moluerny’s Hotel meeting record plans, correspondence, and motions including land ballots, rail yard repairs, and a January gathering agenda.
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