22 Feb 1934
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1934
Page
1
The report notes MH McGuire winning the champion prize for pen riding at the Shepp show in Guyra with Abe Pearson. expenses and gate receipts for the fair are recorded, including grandstand and motor gate entries. The text compares gate prices to the previous year and mentions reduced turnout and a fee change.
The Ben Lomond flower and vegetable show highlighted local soil fertility and gardening talent. Exhibits included peas beans cabbages and potatoes with strong competition among entries. Judges Mr G Sparks Mrs J Judage and others praised displays opened officially by the Glen Innes Mayoress Mrs Plante. Prize winners spanned decorative displays vegetables and floral arrangements with proceeds supporting the show.
A Sydney market report surveys wool lots from the Iyte-shearing districts and Crookwell, noting generally good growth in southern and New England lines, with some dry-season effects. Prices show mostly around 2d to 27d per pound for various bales, leaders including New England and Dundee accounts and several estate consignments.
The weekly gathering of the Country Women's Association will be held Saturday near 240 and will discuss establishing a part time Dairy Health Centre in Guyra and other matters. Full attendance of intending members urged.
Weekly rainfall totals noted with activity at Glen Jntivs picture ritees and MacN C Gucknell's five starts three wins one second one third. Parish group protests against a church event in Bowland. Wool market reports Newcasthes Tisswick prices and Sydney wool sales details. Special Wait to Guyra for Armidale trip for district events. Leading bats in Gusta District Cricket Association with figures for Haulin, Smithers, O’Donnell and others.
Guyra and artists fringe a lively cricket weekend with a 145 to 133 finish. Sullivan top scored for the victors with 26 retired while Leighton added a 23 retired display. Bowler Hennett led the bowling with 4 for 21 as the home side chased a 145 total.
The Glen Innes Show opens on Tsay with promise of a lively event though water shortages may affect attendance. Eight stallions contest the Clydesdale class with entries from Berry Bros, A Le Payne, Robert Walah, Alex McLean, Mize Maw Wood for Warrack Queensland. The pavilion is strained by crowding as special train arrangements are discussed in the advertisement.
The note reports Mr. Herb Judge of Ben Lomond is in a private hospital at Armidale with illness. Friends wish him a speedy recovery. It mentions engagements and family ties among relatives and a separate report that Mr. Richard Mearson’s illness caused family anxiety but showed some improvement.
Inverell show records indicate heavy rain over several days with 25 points on Tuesday and five points during the insured period. The association canceled the planned event due to insufficient rain during the stipulated time. Federal members including Mr. Thompson expressed disappointment at the postponement.
A historic discussion led by Mr Justice Charles in Reading on whether criminals resemble the public. An official notes the educated class now hides criminal traits behind refinement while unemployment drives wrongdoing. A London crime investigator adds that past typologies no longer fit modern offenders.
Wes introduces a device dubbed The Guest in a hallway exchange. The comment suggests discomfort with the odd Glock reference and a belief that the situation won’t settle.
Dance will be held in the Tenterden Rifle Club Hallows Friday in March. Good music refreshments and a good time assured. Tickets double 3d ladies 1s 6d and gent's 2s. Proceeds aid of club funds V. Vickery Ton Secretary.
Ma Th Arkott seeks to nullify the public meeting set at the Oddfellows Hall Guyra on PSATURDAY. Terms and particulars may be obtained by application to Urigys Cafe Guyra.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.