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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
2
The notice describes land 12 miles east of Guyru with well watered red and black soil. It details four blocks of 64 Avra each offered as CONDITIONAL FURCHASE leases, outlining terms and eligibility for purchase under the conditional arrangement.
The lands specified will be open for application for conditional purchase lease on and after 16 December 1908. It covers 353244 acres in our blocks, parish of Lagune, county of Clarke, located 12 miles from Guyras.
Fragmentary notice from Armidale solicits prompt inquiry to Gordon & Co real estate for commercial buildings opposite Tattersall's Hotel with a date noted January 4. The garbled text references soil formation and development terms. Further details requested via the listed office.
Quynveratt correspondent reports progress on sheeting and high quality construction toward the metropolis. Several weddings planned. a man, 45, died by suicide at Wandsworth. funeral held there. Mr. OKoxie arrived in Guyra. telecommunication service updates and land sales planned. Notable local figures receive awards. racing events in Melbourne and elsewhere noted. A boy perished in a rabbit burrow incident near Henderson, NZ. Community meetings and upcoming council actions referenced. movement of the Erogrose committee discussed.
The report lists tennis results with Corel Hout defeating Alexander of America at Malbourne on Monday to win the tennis title. It notes Australian rugby team beating Barrow 21 to 0 on Saturday and lists players and earnings, plus wool bale sales totaling 6700 bales today and 46500 bales at auction.
Progress Committee Aperage of the Guyra Progress Committee met at Mrs Carroll's Hotel Monday night. Resolutions urged the police to provide lockup at Guyra and the Lands Department to ballot Bald Blair C P L locks at Guyra rather than Armidale. The Lands Department to reserve land at Guyra and North Guyra for homesteads in small blocks and to auction land for building sites. Postmaster General to establish rural post and telephone facilities at Guyra. Shire Council to consider street lighting and tree planting. An area south of the Guyra railway was reserved for homestead leases. a triangular block between 40 and 80 acres near Tingha and Katoola roads could be made available. Meeting adjourned after routine business.
On Friday night last the annual ball connected with the RC Church at Guy drew a large crowd. Dancing continued lively from 8:30 pm with Mia Williams on piano and P Williams sen and B A Hooker on violins. Exchants by Miss Carrot, Messrs M Carcoll and I Sparks kept the music strong. Ladies in charge of rooms praised for arrangements, spice table, and decorations. Numerous costumes were worn by attendees, with many noted for their elegant attire and stage presence.
Local race meeting at Guyra on Wednesday draws entries for both main events and supporting holds, with facilities upgraded and track prepared. Organizers anticipate a large attendance, improved amenities, and smooth running weather for the opening handicap and principal races.
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