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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented note hints at a mysterious ibe craft origin tied to Guym Shiro and a ne ere cere jing. The readable fragments imply a ceremonial object linked to hidden makers and local lore.
The Ben Lomond area sale highlights distinct block valuations under Act and Treaty Tax Assess ment. Council voices argue current Land and Income Tax valuation is unfair, urging a full revaluation to ensure equitable rates and transparency for buyers and ratepayers.
The article itemizes takings from the Auymane show and a Bazaar for a building fund. Totals listed include 1684 pounds for a first day and 126 pounds for a second day, with receipts overall reported as 168 pounds and 126 shillings 4 pence. Local names such as Falk lous No.2, Whyburn, Ryan, and others appear in the bidding and door takings, with notes on hall events and associated committees.
A fragmentary report notes Oddfellows hosting a film night and a proposed British exhibition piece at local venues. It mentions Mr M Ste pleton’s farm film show and harvesting operations filmed for display, plus a pending arrangement by the World Picture Company to present moving pictures in Guyra and Armidale districts.
A letter from Geyre dated 20/2/08 requests the Guy Fawkes to Guyra road be cleared and improved to ease timber transport and connect the north coast with the south. The writer cites poor water, heavy loads, and suggests scheduling work to make the route viable, noting prior inquiries to Aberfoyle and Lyodbury for related traffic and logging removals.
Fragmented notes recount a press ping and local results. Mentions WM Moroney’s win and a Monday meeting about a plan in March. References a paper, Crogan Bros, and a sale exhibit by WF O’Brien in North Guy.
Tableland P and A Shows prepare a busy schedule with events across March. Plans include jumper events, euchre and napoleon games, and horse lineups. Revenue totals and prizes are highlighted with dates and locations in Glen Innes Armidale Tamworth and surrounding districts.
Report from ByAasy and Town and County Journal highlights James Melod's Clydedale Ballion with Buck taking top prize. The Yorke show lineup mentions prize details, with trainers and vendors noted. May 10 week events include sheep and cattle discussions at Gowyn fields and Armidale connections.
The Ben Lomond sale attracted a large crowd with many lots on view. Bids were mixed as vendors and bidders debated prices, with several blocks withdrawn and others sold to multiple buyers amid slow bidding. The auction produced variable results across blocks at Macleay River and Newcuntte areas.
Local ballot issues at Bunabara included two major items with misprints and omissions. Officials Of the Land Board surveyed the ballot content amid confusion with names such as Mundarra Harding Ves and Sullivan noted as candidates and several portions omitted or mixed in the tally.
Fragmentary text mentions arrangements for a Cajra Anore event and a possible copy of a plan. Names include WB Hora and Aloe Nan, but the content is damaged and ambiguous.
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