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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
1
The twelfth annual show runs February 22 to 24 on the Showground with 525 classes and 500 pounds in prize money. Entries close Friday February 10. no late entries. Schedules and entry forms available from Pp. N Stevenson.
Dr. John M Harris announces a new residence and surgery at North Guyra opposite Mr Lavin Gatehouse. The update notes the relocation and establishment of medical services in the area.
Dr Maxwell announces move to Promines at Drysdale's Shoe Store and lists consultation hours from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and 2:00 to 6:00 pm by appointment at the new location.
Sunday church services listed for Church of Fiaghand Corn Wom children service at 11 am LC and 7 40 pm at Paddledock with A W Coates. Presbyterian Claret Gavin Llam and 7 30 pm Mack Mountain with Rev G N McKie at 3 pm B A.
A meeting in the Groyan Shire Chambers presided by Mr G P Uo gathered a large public attendance including several ladies to form a local war fund committee. Members elected included Mesdames Gibwon Yourman Everett and others with Dr Home Harris as secretary and treasurer. News on local affairs and charity aims were discussed, with a plan to solicit funds via public notices and newspaper ads.
A fragmentary letter describes soldiers writing from the field in a distant theater. Incoherent lines mention Marines, hospital ships, fatigue, drills, and daily routines. The writer notes fatigue, limited work hours, and the looming prospect of further deployment while sending holiday greetings and news of fellow troops and wounded colleagues.
Local and general news recounts New Year greetings from Liberal Association branches led by Mies Prenton and others. Mentions a London stay, historic weather data, and tallying annual rainfall points. Property purchase of Elfroll’s Hotel and revised motor tax details are also noted with multiple named places and figures.
Mr C D Judge and son Cecil Judge send word from Alexandria that he is well. Details cover recruiting appeals led by local organizers, a Thursday event at Gallipoli veterans gathering, and appointments for a sub committee. Also reported is the death of Baxter of Tenterden and funeral arrangements. Allied Day donations, a Rifle Club briefing, and Red Cross Society activities in Gayra and Ollera are outlined along with regional church and community notices.
A public meeting of the Black Mountain Soldiers Welfare Association will be held in the Hall at Black Mountain on Wednesday next 1st January at 7.40 pm. G A Handebo, Hon Secretary, to report on the recreation attended and decide on future activities at Guyra. Also notes sale of White Leghorn hens aged 12 months and young cockerels at D Lavis Railway Gates Guyra.
The Guyra Political Labour League calls its annual meeting at Tattersall's Hotel on Thursday January 11 at 7:90. Business includes election of office bearers, adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, and election of a delegate to work with the Guyra Recruiting Committee in the new Australia party.
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