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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
1
WilLeaonm Surgeon Dentist of Armidale will visit Gayre twice a month on the first and third Monday. He may be consulted at Parnell's Tattersallis Hotel and offers high class dentistry using Hoglish and American systems. All plate work is guaranteed with his anaesthetic. next visit January 7.
The council considers the Shire Act aims to level wages and transfer staff from the State to Shire service. It notes the Du Shire’s actions as pivotal and watches other councils closely. A Saturday meeting saw a motion against compulsory engineer appointment and a plan to ally with others on engineer appointments. The council approved £200 salary for the engineer, including all expenses, after previous sums of £150 plus travel allowances.
A heated critique argues the Dumaresq Council underpays engineers and overextends travel costs, calling for higher wages and better oversight. It condemns the council's stance as a grave mistake and laments the North Shire's mismanagement amid Christmas seasonal tones.
Stockowners urged to report stock to the district inspector between January 1 and 10 with penalties for noncompliance. License renewals noted for Guyra hotels and billiard licenses for McGovern Lancaster and Carrull. Pig owners must arrange premises for a year by May 1 to 10. Dairies must register before month end. Ben Lomond New Year ball to raise funds for the School of Art building with tickets on sale. Armidale auction tomorrow features 20 Hereford bulls and 120 cows and calves from seasoned herds, described as prime and in good condition.
At a recent Guyra P. and A. Society committee meeting special prizes were announced by Mrs A Cameron for a forthcoming show. Awards included prizes for knitted items and a 100 prize for a collection of at least 20 knitted articles.
The Friends of Mr A. R. Thrift at the Guyra Pot and Telegraph Office announce his promotion to Senior Assistant. They express congratulations for his advancement and hope it does not lead to his removal, praising him as courteous and obliging.
Four candidates vie for two Progress Committee vacancies in QGuyra with ballots to be returned by 8 to the secretary. The next committee meeting will be at Osreull's Indtor Hotel. Tenders close Monday next for a grandstand at the Guyra showground. A special meeting of the show committee will be held next Wednesday to consider tenders.
On Saturday two men were buried in a mire at Hillgrove after a burst in the ground. One victim, George Webb, died at the focal hospital Tuesday night. He was 84 and leaves a wife and one child as the community offers sympathy. A heavy rain helped crops recover from a dry spell, delaying shearers but boosting upcoming season prospects. Surveyors in North Guyra plan a block division of 0 acres near T P Fords residence for housing sites amid keen land demand.
Children at Oller School enjoyed a lively afternoon with races and games though some events were disrupted by chaos. Mrs James McKenzie and Mrs A. Oller helped the efforts, and organizers hope for a stronger team next season.
A reader letter analyzes the Local Government Shires Act arguing councils hold power to fix salaries for the shire engineer and clerk. It notes Governor power to enact ordinances and questions ministerial regulation limits, warning salaries could be driven high by exam standards, with Governor safeguards cited.
Brief items cover Mr. F J Foster's reception after an election, anti socialist funding rumors, the Parliament prorogation to January 29, and more than 60 bills passed amid claims of good legislation. Mentions Heil’s 1000-strong committee, dairy losses in Richmond River, irregularities in Macquarie election, Queensland outlook, postal rate talk, a Lincoln wool weight record, and political rounds in Australia with ministers and commissioners awaited.
Notice to Mr A J Symington district agent for Nicholson & Co invites notices of interest about a planned music event. Persons in any capacity or trade related to musical items are asked to communicate via Mr Symington ahead of the next Thursday in January for details on a selection of songs proofs and music magazines.
Bosingley turnout was low at first but grew to about 300 as events began including high jump, step, and boys handicap races. J R Legge organized the day with support from committee members. police presence was minimal as spectators behaved. Results crowned E Pryke and other locals in sprint and field events, with a soirée featuring Unity in New England entertainment to follow next week.
Telegraphic news from Sydney reports disorder in the meat trade and calls for outside suppliers while Crick rejects a by election nomination. Federal Cabinet first meeting slated after the election, and cricket and rowing results highlight a busy period with injuries to English players in Wellington match.
The report notes Britain will placard rural districts to secure migrants for New South Wales. It cites a Paris maternity house raid with 1600 infants cremated, and a burglary at the Convent of the Black Sisters near Antwerp stealing £4000 in bonds and £90,000 in cash. The Times says the Noibuogatoll sentence will be seen as severe outside Russia.
Thanks MVM PURSER and family tender sincere thanks to the people of Guyra and district for their kind expression of sympathy by letters and personal visits.
Penchen announces to the public of Jayre and district that he has purchased the Tosacconter sod Harametto Business and Billiam Daloo from Mr T Devenish. He aims to merit liberal patronage through courtesy, attention, and continued offerings of Boot Brands Cigar Cigarettes and Tobacco. Orders taken for all sorts of Lady's hair work.
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