05 Jan 1933
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
1
Weather has been hot with thunderstorms in Word's Mistake over the past weeks. Christmas Mass, sports at the grounds, births and recoveries, and a friendly cricket match against the locals are noted along with detailed match stats and player names such as Newberry Brazier Ellis Campion and Hume.
A misread tale credits Dr Harris with foreseeing a hailstorm that smashed 23 panes and damaged many windows in Guyra. The doctor supposedly warned the town and arranged repairs for the next day as glass shortages spread through the town. The account mocks doctors for balancing foresight with practical timing.
The inquest into John William Warnes death near Black Mountain resumes with Dr Russell and analyst reports showing strychnine in stomach contents. Witnesses including Constable Stennett describe a decomposed body found in Moore’s paddock and Warnes's wife Mary Warnes recounts a late night departure claiming to end his life. The coroner considers the case a possible murder or suicide with evidence from police searches and financial stress noted.
A December 26 1912 Boxing Night dance at Bald Air Hall raised funds for the local cricket club with performances by J Crniskshank Mawhenny and D Mitchell aiding proceeds. The event featured novelty dances, music by Kennedy Papparatti Bracken and Hennett and gross takings of £17 4s. Also reported are multiple local fires storms and a licensing court action in Guyra.
Guyra traveled to Glen Innes for the Juergens Shield cricket opener. Guyra won the toss and batted, with Mey and E Handel opening. McCook bowled for 27 in the Glen Innes reply and finished with six wickets as the home side was bowled out.
Imperials prepare for Saturday game at Ben Lomond A lineup includes MiCock FY Jones J Woodward W Smithers N Hill J Cox AL Bean G Greenstreet Bo Dot ald J Gilmowr Bo Biddle Wilton lath and more players listed.
The notice lists Sunday service details at multiple parishes including Llangothlioth Abbey Green Tubbamurra and Ben Lomond with 7.40 am and 2 am sessions. Rev R A Harris BA is the officiant.
Presbyterian Church announces Sunday programs in Woundsworth Hoam Tenterden and Guyra with service times 2.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Rev. E. Norman McKie B.A. to officiate through January 8.
A schedule lists 1933 show dates for Coffs Harbour and many towns including Guyra Maitland Inverell Armidale Quirindi Cessnock Armidale and Gunnedah. Dates span January through April with multiple days per location.
In the last batch of Justices of the Peace the district welcomed Miss Martha McLean of Strathbogie Elderberry Guyra as the first and only lady appointed. A wallet of notes was presented to Mr Alex Jones at Mr I Spicer's residence for nine years of mail contracting service on the Guyra Tenterden route, with thanks for his goodwill and many considerate actions.
Arcadia Theatre features The Passionate Plumber a Paris comedy starring Buster Keaton Jimny Durante and Polly Moran. The light ray pistol prop drives the farce as Keaton plays a plumber who perfects a new invention and duels with an expert before selling it to the French Army. Also on the bill is Heartbreak with Charles Farrell and Mae Busch.
Riparian occupiers are urged to apply for licenses under the Water Act 1902 1930s provisions prioritizing water use on rivers and lakes including the Clarence River and tributaries. Applications must reach the Secretary H Bevan Water Conservation and Truncation Commission by January 1933.
Cloverly Dairy at Guyra posts that milk will be fourpence per quart cash with further notice. J Rixos thanks customers for past favors and extends wishes for a bright and happy new year.
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