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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
4
A child notes spelling hints and hidden gifts around the house as Christmas nears. Parents chatter about Santa and Kris Kringle while a boy recalls clues from the wardrobe shelf and a playful ruse about a word spellings and secrets.
Poem urging residents to take responsibility for their town by working together. It argues progress depends on individuals facing tasks, not blaming others, and that a town grows with community effort when neighbors contribute.
A venerable squire argues for simple living and the worth of common joys over wealth and progress in a lively scene at the store. He contrasts old days with present trends, praising homespun life while a younger observer reflects on growing old and a mundane ribbon exchange.
At a social gathering a stranger intercedes as chaos erupts, guiding Lillian Merton home after the event. Mr. Roper, humiliated, is warned off by the tall figure and later speaks with Lillian, revealing a plan involving Lionel Dare and a return to work at the department store, while family tensions loom.
A disturbed Christmas vignette unfolds with a coroner inquest into a death in fog and gold mine perils. Narrator and friends recall love, betrayal, and a fatal chain of events tied to Sadie Grant, Captain Grant, and a elopement plot, ending with a wary spin on spirit lore and small-town gossip.
Effie, a sensitive girl, plots to rid her home of a brigand by using a red backed spider. The spider is trapped in a matchbox and eventually discovered, leading to a tense close call and a confession of affection between Effie and Herbert as they plan a lighthearted escape from danger.
Dora’s toy and fancy goods department bustles on Christmas Eve as the floor supervisor known as the tiger clashes with Lillian Merton. A fainting incident, rescue by a concerned customer, and a quiet morning confrontation reveal a shifting mood before Christmas Day. Mr. Roper returns, claiming service and a request from Mr. Dare, Lionel, recently arrived from America.
A fragmented poem recalling a boy in khaki who joins the war effort with heart and grit. Neighbors and family memories reflect on duty, sacrifice, and a child becoming a soldier. Mothers, visitors, and relatives recount his bravery and the moments that shaped his path.
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