12 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
1
The Guyra Argus notes a Cape events plan with Cape volunteers and society activities scheduled for the week. It mentions a talk on progress and community projects, plus preparations for a social gathering and local duties in the district.
The piece notes a new event titled St. Leon's Circus opening in town, drawing attention from residents and local press. It hints at public interest and upcoming performances.
Armi dale Hardaker a certificated pupil of Cyril Monk will visit Guyra regularly for the above. Intending students should communicate with Argus Office or direct to Cliff Hardaker for the offer and arrangements.
The Aspera Pantomime Company announces a week of performances in Gayra featuring renowned comedian Don Muoreni and Miss Jus Tagersole with diversions by Miss Motstasoe and Mr Jasper. Seats available at Eggleston's Stationery Shop as the troupe brings comedy ballet and music to the pavilion.
Fragmentary notice lists Anglican church parishes and clergy including A W Coates and Rev G A Sanders. Mentions locations such as Guym Langolt hin Tenterden Lomond Wandsworth and a reference to renewal work. The text includes odd phrases about lightning and digestion as metaphor.
Fragmentary minutes show the Guyra P A and H Association discussing committee duties and show preparations. References include a Droler Secretary, Mr De Jolie and Mr Weigle, with tasks to secure prizes and handles for a sheep trunks display and a drafting competition.
The Armidale and New England Jockey Club opened its annual meeting despite heavy showers. A large crowd including many famous sportsmen attended as several thrilling sprints and long races produced a string of close finishes with Mery Mead and Vigaro among the winners. The new Governor General of Australia, Munich Ferguson, spoke in a farewell address praising Australia’s British ties and bright prospects.
Fragmentary item notes a Postmaster and deputy traveling on a distant line with ties to a telegraph or mobile line. Mentions a celebration date and names a Pinkerton reference. Reads with garbled OCR but preserves a transport themed event and official roles.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and terms such as Comshus LTD and Viniersh milliek with unsigned phrases. No coherent event or readable details establish a concrete notice or story to summarize.
Official notice outlines prize list for the Guyra P A H Association event with classes including harness and Clydesdale judging. Secretary Stevenson signs as liaison. Details mention test entries and prize allocations, with dates and participant references noted by the committee.
The Guyra Shire Council moves to amend estimates under provisions of the Local Government Act. Details include proposed rate increases and revised expenditure figures totaling around 270,750 with the council approving the plan at a February meeting.
A garbled dispatch reports on Morbittana residents and local figures including Moe Neil and Tom Johusn. It mentions agricultural policy, pricing in jute goods, and inquiries into Indian trade. A consensus theme is concern over middlemen profits and welfare of workers, with references to ministers and regional officials.
Auction notes describe Silow Mores cattle and sheep works with fat cattle and good sheep at market rates. Colley Creek bred stock praised for quality, with 50 head mixed cattle presented as a promising opportunity for buyers.
A heavy afternoon storm brought hail and flooding notes. A local teacher, Mr Keanahan, died of heart failure near Innitog. The town council appointed trustees for a Cottage Hospital fund and listed show-day harvest prices and local entries.
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