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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1903
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription terms and advertising rates for the Guyra Argus. It specifies a quarterly advance price of 3 shillings, booked rate 36, first inch advertising at 3s with 2s for each additional inch, and special arrangements for advertising.
The cable hints that Lord Milner may soon be appointed Governor General of the Australian Commonwealth. Supporters hail him as an Empire builder while noting his autocratic style has drawn critics. If true, Australia and Milner would gain a high dignity amid imperial service.
Local youths led the town with tins bella and a cornet, visiting houses and receiving treats. A bay horse owned by Mr Green was found dead after a Boxing Day race at Wandsworth. Slater Tapp won the pole vault over J. Munsie in Armidale. Dr. Wilson arrived to assess starting practice in Guyra, with positive impressions but undecided about relocation. The Armidale Caledonian Society held its sixth annual gathering with 7000 attendees, trains from Tamworth and Glen Innes crowded, luncheon and toasts led by Sawers and Lonsdale, and a crowded concert. State revenue showed a quarterly drop of £75,000 but half-year rise of £260,000. railway revenue fell £390,000. Major Taylor trained a mile in 4 minutes 59.4 seconds, near the Australian record.
The article argues that an autocrat would not suit Australia while an Africa raised ruler would clash with locals. It suggests Lord Milner could be content as a polite figurehead in Australia, given different conditions. The piece hints the experiment might be interesting and could succeed.
An eye witness criticizes a Saturday evening incident in which an elderly pensioner allegedly abused pension money in a hotel drinking spree. The writer urges action against publicans who serve pensioners, noting police limited reach and calling for preventive measures and accountability.
The notice lists Anglican services in Guyra Langobhlin Ollera Tenterden and Long Ridge with times for Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Children's service at 3 p.m. Evensong at 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. on various days. Roman Catholic Mass is held on the fourth Sunday each month.
Impounded at Guyra on December 29 1902 from Bald Blair by order of F J White Esq. Bay gelding A C near shoulder R 4 over shoulder. Chestnut gelding 3 white feet white face A M over shoulder. If not released will be sold January 22 1903. W Moore Poundkeeper.
Applications have been received from farmers and selectors in Victoria for seed wheat aid for the coming season. A telegram to Mr Thomas Bridge reports his son Charles found dead in a tent with a fatal head and chest wound, likely an accident. Yesterday was a close holiday with fair weather but no sign of rain.
Sydney crowds reach 90,000 for the Highland gathering. a resident Brayre shot at two would-be thieves near a fowl house, hitting one man in the leg and prompting fears of a grave misstep. Heat waves affect many stations. Bourke registers 112 degrees and Victoria trails South Australia with 48 for nine in Melbourne.
Report notes Castro defeat and rising revolts as European powers assess war losses and reparations with figures sought by British politicians. It mentions Boer forces, Somaliland recruitment, a Belgian officer killed, and colonial tensions across Africa and Asia, including Pekin and Uganda frontier incidents. Also cites a Saxony king divorce petition and recovered royal jewels.
Yesterday at Ben Lomond a ball drew strong interest with notable guests and a praised tea break. Percy impressed guests with chestnut pony gossip and the crowd warmed to Slater Tupp's Armidale win.
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