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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
1
Notice declares an election on Saturday January 28 191 for six councillors to Guyra Shire Council for the ensuing term. Nomination closes January 13 2011 at 5 pm at the Council Chambers and voting notices are available from the Shire Clerk. Nomination papers must be signed by proposers and lodged by registered post or in person by the deadline.
Local and general news note a quiet New Year with fewer street celebrations due to threatening weather. Monday’s calm followed a sportsless spell and a forthcoming farewell event for Mr. H. E. Taylor at the School of Arts in Armidale as he departs to study theology.
The Defence Act enrolment for ages 14 to 17 begins, with a goal of 85,000 senior cadets this year and over 100,000 by July 1913. Immigration outlook for New South Wales is optimistic as 10,000 overseas arrivals are projected. A New Year accident at Mundaring, W A ends with serious leg injuries. Sir William Cullen and other officials receive honors and appointments.
District Coroner G Atkin opened an inquiry at the Court House into the death of Robert Careen found mutilated on the railway near North Gayra Christmas morning. Witnesses described the scene, found coins on the body, and marks suggesting a fall or accident. The inquest was adjourned to Armidale Court House for further evidence.
The general committee meets on Wednesday week with A W Everett in the chair. Tenders are invited for the official luncheon with guarantees of 40. F J Thomas MLA is asked to officially open the show on the new ground on the second day. Cattle for the drafting contest are supplied and band music tenders invited. Election notices surface for A riding and B riding with three candidates for A riding. Everett addresses ratepayers at Liangothlin, defending council decisions and urging hearings before sessions. A vote of confidence in Everett is carried unanimously.
A letter to ratepayers argues over contract work, day labour, and council finances as candidates for Bhirs Councillor are discussed. The writer cites Union influence, tendering, and road projects, noting contractors’ numbers dwindled and day labour could perform better under proper direction. He questions council progress and compares with neighboring shires.
Sporting News reports New Year’s Day events with about 3000 spectators at Deepwater annual races. Openers featured Valley Queen and Kent Park in openings and welter handicap results. horses Mortar Willarie Pyros and Sedgehill Alpin Mens elea also noted among the day’s outcomes.
Tasmanian Government Veterinary Surgeon Dr Willmot reports a cow branded with swallowtail earmark gave birth to three calves with the same ear marks in each generation. Inspector Daweon adds cases of marked calves in Hereford and Durham lines, noting potential heredity and implications for dehorning practices.
A. Barraclough Ltd and H. A. Bammoo vweem Ltd claim top status in optical science in Sydney and Melbourne. The firms tout studied, scientific procedures with every department aligning to leading standards. imitators fail to match their progress in developing new and better eyeglass methods.
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