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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
1
A 1920 letter from an Old Ratepayer urges formation of a local fire brigade in Delgada. He notes Dr Roberta Lasgas suggested the concept about eighteen years earlier and recalls past sanitary service reductions and water supply issues hindering early plans. He questions if current councillors can advance the project.
Ben Lomond and Glenore clashed in a 214 to 209 type score line with players Butt Parrons G Rourke Mulligan and Martin contributing around the 40s. Guyra edged a tough game over Black Mountain with McCook Handebo and Dean among top scorers. Teams from Glen Innes and Armidale districts featured, with Oliver Shield implications and names such as Dizon Gilmour Chisholm and Parsons noted for upcoming fixtures.
The Gret stage of the Quinlan Trophy suffered in Sunday cross winds and mirage, producing low scores. Aytheford led with 62, Jones 59, Firth 54, Booth 58, Meal 57, Hill 55, Smithers 65, with O'Doonail 4d and Dowdell 4 among the low totals. Armidale Literary Institute visited Goyra meeting local reps on tour. Armidale beat Goyra 4 2 and Armidale 3 3, Bridga-Arm idale won by game. post match guests at Griges Central Oalo.
The Guyra Golf Club reports the year’s top mixed foursome competition won by Q A Biddulph and Mrs C L Mackeotie with a net 641. A celebratory match is planned for the following Saturday with teams from the President and Secretary, dinner at Tattersall’s Hotel, and a season-end social aim to unite club members.
A Guyra fishers meeting discussed member attendance and a year’s balance sheet showing receipts of £40 0s 3d and expenditure of £21 15s 0d with a £8 4s 9d credit. They approved prizes for largest fish by dressed weight and urged members to provide certified weights by the 3rd of the following month.
Minutes record a Saturday show ground meeting with officers Messia Soleehair Stanley F B Gordon Youman Williams Kelly Cregan Baker Green Stevenson Mulligan Woodward Curtis Everett Mitchell Jackson Moore and Brown. Resignations accepted and committees appointed to inspect grounds repair grounds use for New Year and Rosings Day events with concessions and cattle steward changes and future meeting scheduling.
Notices from local churches report Advent services across Guyra and surrounding towns with Holy Communion and evening meetings. The Guyra M.A.1.C.C.F. branch announces Boxing Night at Oddfellows Hall with electrical work complete, piano ready, and improved floor and supper facilities for a comfortable, enjoyable event.
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