12 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1931
Page
1
In Sydney on Monday authorities faced calls to raise a proposed £6,000,000 loan for farmers. Critics argue the sum is inadequate and urge at least an extra £2,000,000 to sustain export bounty and farmer relief until next harvest.
Erdovy, Monday, urges farmers to secure a loan advance from the Farmers and Tiragiers Cooperative for wheat growers. He states storekeepers refuse credit unless exporters' duties are backed by higher domestic wheat prices, arguing the loan offers needed cash to cover year's expenses and debt relief.
The February wool sale shows improved demand with prices rising about 7 percent from January and an overall 10 percent uplift over the January 27 level. French and continental buyers renew activity, Yorkshire supports gains, and London values up about 10 percent. total sale value nears 87 percent of offerings.
Fragmentary text describes a political contest over the Parkes seat within the Federal Labour Party. Apparent references to candidates and electoral context appear garbled, with unclear names and terms. The snippet hints at a regional parliamentary struggle and party dynamics.
Cricket report details Ward's Mistake beating Mt Mitchell by three wickets and two runs in a tense match. Score summaries include key players such as A J Elis, Cecil Meehan, J Newberry, G Cave, Hoddinott, and Ward's Mistake's bowling and batting performances across two innings at Guyra and nearby venues.
A new group named Maltes Community Association has formed in Adteatruda under local oversight. The organization plans events in Unter tye and aims to support 10 000 members across Australia with outreach in Newland and Birklel wolong.
A Saturday plane crash near Wallweto Wallwanoqa seaport leaves three dead. The victims are named Knmoely, Ulin pellet, and Johnson along with Misa Dern Oram aged 19.
The notice lists multiple cricket fixtures around Black Mountain and Guyra with teams Fratones Brockley and Ollera at Guyra. It names players such as W Smithers A Helyar L Phelan J Mathieson and J Woodward and indicates match times around 115 pm and 12.
Black Mountain easily accounts for Ghuwoore with strong support from E Handebo and two Youmanr. Glenore, Lino Gothlin, and Piper JU show form as rivals struggle. Lilygrove edges Brooksey in a tight finish while Whites returns to take seven wickets in a holiday slump.
The Guvra Shire Council reduces the valuation by 20 percent pleasing ratepayers who praise councilors for swift action in their interests. A column urges state and federal governments to mirror the pro ratepayer stance for a better Australia. Tender notices invite bids for electric light and power installations at Guyra and nearby sites, with forms available at the Court House and Armidale Works Department.
Advertised items include Foote and Shoes leases, All Drapery and Marcery with 15 to 20 percent off, Fuji Sk fabrics, Linsoe yardage in all colors, Lostre Fall Fushioned Hose, Fuji d Toxe all colors, Clove' Crepes yardage, Batling Costumes at new half prices, Envelopes 24 per packet, Razons Soap 10d cake, Lloyd's Tos specials, and Varniture and Bedding priced with reductions.
Results to date show K Shieldsigo beating BH Smart 131 to T, Dean 150 defeating M Thomas 140, P M Neal 150 over A Beesley, Skippen 150 over C White 104, J Dean 150 over K Faulkner 125, R McGook 150 defeating J B Phelup 10, Ayre beating Frank Garrahy 112, AW Lattle 150 over W A Roberts 133, C Crowson beating LT Archibald 134, H Hake 150 over H Townend 116, L Edwards won by forfeit from 4 Hay, Biddulph won by forfeit from H A Chisholm, TY McDonald won by forfeit from G Greenstreet. Further matches listed with several forfeits and pending pairings to be finished by Web 21.
Homely accommodation advertised at Chisholm's Cotton Varedo 255 weekly includes electric light and telegraph service in Guyra lodging offer.
Cheap midsummer railway excursions are offered for a limited period in February. Primary producers and country residents may travel at half rates for double journeys with return flexibility extended from last year. Full details and schedules are available via handbills at railway stations and booking offices.
The New England North and North West Producers Company reports average prices per pound for several bale sales from Sept to Jan, with six sale averages around 12s per hundredweight and overall bale values near £10 6s 10d. The company notes Newcastle market values remain strong despite critics and provides district sale proportions to counter claims of selective consignments. Parish meeting at St James Hagland-Goora discusses finances and shifting from duplex to envelope collection to reduce overdraft.
The Synod representatives for the parish were re elected including Messrs Everett and Todge as auditors. The meeting concluded with Benediction and light refreshments served by the ladies.
The item lists multiple church services across denominations with times and places including Guyr Sacm and HC services on February 11, Ash Wednesday litany at Guyra, Ben Lomond Llangothlio Black Mountain and other locations, plus Rev E Norman McKie and Rev W Whitbread names.
The Guyra Memorial Institute held its Friday evening meeting with President WW Brodie in the chair. Attendees included Ho Hake, RK Morgan, J Rodd, Hill, D McMillan, J O White, EJ Lackey, Bert Archibald, with H J O Donnell absent. Minutes were read and approved, treasury reported a credit balance of £46 2d, £23 1s ld in accounts passed for payment. The billiard committee noted ongoing tournament and growing interest. house committee reported rot on some skirt boards and odor observations. Library activity showed 1147 books viewed and 32 added. caretaker to present all outstanding accounts monthly.
An old advertisement touts Kids' Cough Mixture as soothing relief for childhood whooping cough. It urges keeping a bottle on hand wherever children are and lists a price per bottle. The ad is signed by C. Croker, dispensing chemist, with contact in Guyra.
Scores from the Pringle Shield cricket matches show Guyra defeating another team by a margin, with detailed batting orders and individual scores for Guyra and Black Mountain Glenore. Notable entries include Pettit and J Woodward contributing runs, Helyar and Mathieson taking wickets, and the Glenore versus Black Mountain match ending in a 230 run win for Black Mountain.
The scorecard shows Mulligan delivering strong bowling with several wickets and economical overs. J. Jackson and R. Praser contribute with multiple dismissals as teammates struggle to chase totals. The match features notable performances by A. Piper and W. King, with high bowling figures and key outs shaping the result.
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