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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
1
Ogg predicts heavy floods around February end and dry spells afterward, with a mild nose to follow. Other items note January births and deaths in Sydney, a Chinaman charged with forging a promissory date, and a May 31 federal election date amid defense debates. Silver chains advertised by Rowell’s in Guyra.
The Guyra Show opens on Tuesday week and runs three days with major ground improvements. Dairy cattle get covered stalls, dogs have shelters, a water well aids livestock, and track fencing enhances safety. Prize money rises to £675, jumping events gain two classes with £85 to attract top show ring performers. The show is expected to outperform other country associations despite a dry spell earlier in the year.
The report notes expected gains in agricultural and horticultural exhibits, with quality and quantity improving over prior years. It credits the Committee for hard work and expense, claiming it may be the best on record. Exhibitors are urged to send details to the secretary promptly before Saturday’s close.
Constantinople officially states that hostilities have resumed with gunfire at Adrianople and Chataldja. Bulgarians hold about 550000 men in the field, while the Ottoman forces number around 800000. Reports note heavy losses, front mobilization, and calls for national unity as bombardment continues and rumors of measures against Serbia spread.
Report notes vigorous proceedings at a public meeting and lists Guyra team members for the Saturday match against Tenterden at their ground. Also mentions local floods on Julustone River, upcoming maternity care focus, and various community updates including church and railway news.
Local and General Whites remove rocks at Hedbank on Tuesday morning and uncover a mass of snakes including black, tiger, and copperhead varieties. Mr Ephraim Moore and Mr T Dean assisted in dispatching over two dozen reptiles, with three more killed yesterday after the excitement subsided. The find suggests snakes crossed the color line and had political leanings, if any, were socialistic. ROWELL'S work praised for thorough performance. Tattersall's Hotel contractor Mr T Bowen began improvements on Monday. Mrs Ryan aged 73, widow of James Ryan of Green Hills, died Tuesday. remains to Armidale for interment with funeral arranged by Mr C W Hatton. Eli Hooker, PLL League secretary, returned from Sydney after Labour Congress attendance.
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