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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
1
Government and Works Ministry faced delays as proposals to start the Dorrigo railway project near Mytle Agedon faltered. Ministers and officials discuss funding, timing, and political implications while Parliament weighs the plan before the forthcoming session.
With strike fever in Sydney the main wool clip has been sold and shipped. Demand remains keen for all wool, prices held at satisfactory levels though some lots with high reserves lag. Wool brokers Bell and Co note strong market, urging sellers to avoid holding out against current strong prices.
Official correspondence from J Davis Director General Public Works Sydney Feb 19 1914 notes the Guyra Dornes railway proposal is listed for referral to the Public Works Committee. An accompanying Public Instruction notice acknowledges a petition from Watsons Creek residents about building a school residence and promises prompt consideration.
Auctioneer Guyra to sell by public auction a farm seven miles from Guyra on Main Oban Row comprising 94 acres in two parcels and 100 additional acres available. Property includes docks, house, shed, yards and full conveniences, with about 100 acres cultivated. Inspect before sale. owner a bonafide seller. Details from the Auctioneer.
From inquiries made a day we were glad to learn that Mr W F P O'Brien, whose serious illness we referred to last week, had not improved though still far from being right. The Anooni Ge Church of England Sunday service and penial will be held in the Pack on Wednesday.
Local notices report W Cox's 4 hp Studebaker trip Sydney to Guyra in two hours, praising the vehicle. Police court entries note fines for drunkenness and minor assaults. Railway rates are increased with wage and stock charges rising. Obituary for Witten of Black Mountain notes long service to the Baptist church. Appointment of Niel Nielsen as NSW Executive Commissioner for the San Francisco Expo is announced. Probate actions in Hordern estate detail funds and executors' duties.
A report from Gaoygre notes heavy rains disrupt events for the year, with 17 points recorded in one minute and 200 points at Aren angie. Registration at 1 p.m. counted 47 points as Mr Himmelhoc visits Goyra, while MLA Gralam of Merra praised district talent. Elsewhere, Willian Hearstowe pleaded guilty to bigamy and was sentenced to two months. Industrial tensions in Sydney and Melbourne include a three-year term for Thames Wille and boxing talks between McGourty and Jel Smith. Professor David Starr Jordan arrived in Fremantle amid naval notes and Japan relations.
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