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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
1
An archival report records a lengthy meeting of the Acad WW Association committee in Salualy with numerous members named and actions on finances judging, affiliate associations, and show expenses. It also notes the obituary of a local figure, detailing family connections and funeral arrangements and mentions upcoming Arcadia film show details.
The Coustry Women's Association holds its annual meeting detailing 1998 activities. Members report a crowded year, fundraising to build a rest room and Baby Health Centre, and ongoing land development in Bradley. Mrs. J. Parganas chaired a reception. election of officers followed with Armitage as president for the new term. The next meeting is scheduled for January 25th at 2:40 pm.
A cycling event on the Glen Lanes road produced a tight finish with Hy Niewen claiming victory ahead of contenders including G. Llereh and Harper. The rough field featured a crowd of about 100 spectators as riders navigated a rough mile course with several handicapper and follower participants. Another road race is scheduled for Sunday morning.
Touring car for sale with roller curtains good tyres and fair appearance. Guaranteed used car with reasonable upkeep and utility value. Watch weekly for more details at Motor Garage.
In Guyra and surrounding areas holiday plans are noted as families, including Mr. Hockley and Mr. Quivlan, travel with relatives to Newcastle and Sydney for theatre. The piece mentions a wedding at St Columba’s Church this afternoon with guests from Clarelen and Mayhans, while local sports and cricket results are briefly listed among community notices.
Readable fragments show additions to the 1936 Guyra Aboriginal Association show schedule. Included are sections for poultry, livestock, judging, and special prizes donated by various entities, plus notes about entries, venues, and special awards. The text references specific sections, donors, and prize constraints though many lines are garbled.
Sale of privileges for the 1936 show will be offered by public auction at the offices on Saturday January 8 at 12 noon. The auction covers booths and spaces including Pablo's Booth Bob Driek Tex and Cabo Stall Luncheon Booth Kitchen and stove and room under grandstand or Luncheon Booth. A. A. Mackenzie secretary announces the sale with arrangements by the association.
Tenders are invited for grass rights at the Gann Showstound for 12 months from February 1936. Tenders must be in writing and in the hand of the secretary by 31, 1996. A. A. Mackenzie, Secretary.
A fragmentary line reading like a garbled note or puzzle mentions gold chain tar bet h wenn tare and Mra, Lapder's ees dance, Xemae morning, al rewat MICK STAPLETO.
In Memoriam for McGOYRRR aged 11 years, with loving words from Mr and Mrs FL Meher and Fayolly. The notice notes a loss in January and a place in Heaven, inserted by the family.
A notice describes a Ladies Meeting and related events including an Ambulance Ball with speakers W. J. Smithers Jolot W. Parnell and Thon. Bete, inviting parishioners to attend on a Saturday afternoon at 3 pm. Also mentions a new DREVILDE dual wave cradle at Clive? Hess.
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