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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
2
The Guyra Argus announces weekly Friday publication and lists subscription prices per quarter in advance and advertising charges. It notes first inch rates and reduced rates for additional words with special ad arrangements.
A fragmented line from a patriotic ode appears on page page feature recalling the cause and resistance for a better future. The text invokes distant progress and the good we strive to do.
A newspaper critique denounces sudden shifts in government stance on drought relief. It questions why Sir John changed position within days, accusing officials of opportunism to gain federal funding while condemning the government’s perceived lack of genuine support.
Heavy rain doused the district on Wednesday causing widespread flooding in gul lies and flats. Crops are described as splendid with record wheat and oats expected to be harvested. concerns include troublesome dogs at Hillsborough and livestock losses at a local station.
A heavy fall of rain has lifted crops in the Sandy Creek area boosting prospects for a good summer. Livestock look healthy, wool is in good condition with likely favorable prices, but roads suffer damage from the rain and a mail route change proposal to Black Mountain faces local opposition.
Heavy rainsfall has boosted stock and crops while causing damage to forward crops. A big crowd is expected at Ollera as rival teams Ollera and Brushy Creek meet in cricket, with Grasy appearing splendid and the creek running high as the ground hosts a decisive match.
Notice from Ben Lomond records the death of James Mackson, son of Jas Mackson, aged 19 years 10 months. He died after admission to Glen Innes Hospital on a Tuesday and was conveyed home by the Bundaberg night mail train. Funeral held Monday with large attendance. the obituary recalls his health and esteem among locals.
Sydney reports widespread rain across the eastern regions with Riverina relief and Armadale river rise. Mount Cromedary records eighteen inches since Monday as floods inundate creeks and river systems feeding the preapec dam. Political talk and a rail crash near Redfern are also noted in this chaotic weather day.
Reported tension in Caracas continues under President Castro with rebel editors released then imprisoned again for involvement in a new revolutionary movement. Castro proposes arbitration with Britain and Germany on all disputes. A German officer on the cruiser Venita was killed in the Cabello bombardment. Earthquakes in Russia cause deaths and widespread damage.
A ram owned by Johnns of Rosebank yielded two and a half pounds of wool after last week’s horn. The Guyra Medical Association, through N Chapman honorary secretary, promises donations to attract new residents, with lists postponed due to a rush of adverts. A Gayra Hotel cook escaped serious burns when her apron caught fire, and editor Grumage reports Mr Wine’s new account and a children’s guessing competition. Weather remains unsettled as we go to press.
Prices realised at Homebush markets after yarding 688 cattle with prime bulls at £162 to £19 for extra prime and £8 for medium. Cows ranged £7 to £13 5s, 5,000 sheep penned with time marina wethers up to 16s, extra prime to 18s, good to fair mutton 9s, beef now valued at 528 per 100.
Sydney markets list latest station quotes for Wheat at 64 per bushel, Flour from £11 15s to £14 per ton, Chaff £7 10m to £8 per ton, Onion hay £7 to £7 1a per ton, Maize up to 6x per bushel, Potatoes £6 to £9 per ton.
The notice lists church services for Christmas period including Church of England at Puddledock and Black Mountain with morning and afternoon times, and Roman Catholic Maas as every fourth Sunday of the month. It records Guyra services at 7.0 and 7.80 pan, and children’s program at 7.3 pan.
In consequence of the Xmas Holidays the next issue of the Awavs will be published on Wednesday, 24th inst. Advertisers please note.
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