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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
1
The paper announces the Second Annual Show Ball to be held Thursday night with a Juvenile Ball following on Friday. Ball committees urge full support and attendance as halls are prepared on Wednesday and Thursday. An advertisement calls for an Indies meeting Saturday.
Gayra defeated Tingha in a rain-affected match amid damp conditions. Key scores included Hophies al 130 and Chisholm 28, with Batt 3 for 34 and Yooman 3 for 14. A New Year match saw Gayra outclass Tingha 210 to 100, ending Gayra’s unbeaten run. Royal Hotel reception followed the games with thanks to hosts.
Figures report appendicitis operations for Mr Granley Pearson at Armi Gale Hospital and Mr Jack Thorp at Lewisham Hospital with good recovery. MP W M Hughes to tour America. Sydney guest Mr G Anderson visits Guyra. Ritchie dies in Armidale. funeral today. Estate of W F Ogilvie valued at £72,266 probate duty £824,119. Marriages at Corredulla and Mary Immaculate Church. Retirement looming for Inspector Barnes in 1975. Cordis Factory acquired by Mr Barrows. large war-time firm payment noted. Weather. Christmas rain and crop prospects improve.
An OCR fragment notes a new Special Country Department at H A Blrraglo ugh Ltd. It mentions repairing winnings and saving the ley, asking readers to write their name and a letter stating the saree pndey given at purchase. Rever George Sirest, Sydney, is referenced.
The union of William John Brodie and Gladyse Una Pearson was solemnised at the Union Church Guyra with Rev. B H McKie officiating. The ceremony drew a crowded congregation and a reception followed at the Central Cafe with about forty guests.
A scanned record lists monthly rainfall figures with totals and average raises, noting points below standard and specific daily counts for several months. It includes January through December values, highlighting March and July as notable deviations and marking the year’s patient day as the year’s end.
A correspondent writes to The Guyra Argus praising the proposed Tutorial Class in Psychology under Mr. J Wallace and the Memorial Institute. The letter argues psychology is vital for understanding human behaviour and urges pre-arrival canvassing to ensure a strong turnout.
The Church of England lists Epiphany services on January 6 including Children’s Service Morning Prayer and Holy Communion at 11 am Evensong at 7 30 pm Ben Lomond Evensong at 2 30 pm led by Arthur Johnstone Vicar and Archdeacon.
Next Wednesday night in January an All Star Cast Production titled The Fall of the Romans will be staged with audience encouragement to attend and enjoy.
The Norway government spends about 1 million kroner yearly to police smuggling and enforce Prohibition. Confiscated spirits and boats yield roughly 350000 kroner annually, far short of the costs, per a Norwegian press report summarized from Reuters Christian.
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