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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
1
Applications are invited from competent persons to undertake the valuation of all rateable lands in the Bhire. This is under the Local Government Act and relevant ordinances and regulations. Shire Office Guyra, 11 January 1600.
The notice outlines a college led by Principal Rev Frederick A Dorling from Melbourne University. It lists ten years as Principal Kurrey College Mel urus, offers thorough tuition to matriculation, emphasizes winter rally and practical teaching, and promises special attention to backward boys. Boarders pay a moderate fee and receive home comforts with attention to physical and religious training. Apply to the Principal for details.
To the Clerk of Petty Divisions Armidale tender for adding alterations to closets at Guyra Public School and for peculiarity of works. Tenders close noon Monday 18 January 1909 at Court House Guyra and Government Architect Armidale. District Works Officer Armidale Barwise Henpums?
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The Guyra P. A. Society announces its annual show on Tuesday and Wednesday February 16 and 17. Committees and society officials are preparing displays and guiding the event with plans to run smoothly, aiming to attract more interest than in previous years. The Open Haslers contest and a high jump championship are highlighted as premier attractions drawing attention from participants and spectators alike.
Exhibits in this district are in fine condition but need an early downpour of rain to meet expectations. The Executive and Ground Committees met Tuesday to advance Show preparations. Mr. T. E. Sole will auction the privileges connected with the Show this Saturday at 8 o'clock in the pavilion.
Marie Narelle and accompanying artists will perform in Guyra on Saturday the 23rd, marking a notable event in local musical history. Narelle, famed as a ballad singer with a four-year Europe and America tour, earns praise from Sydney and metropolitan press for her broad, finished style. The other performers receive similar acclaim, signaling a major musical treat for local audiences. A large advance on seats indicates strong local interest.
The Glen Innes P A Society reports no progress on coordinating a combined New England exhibit for Sydney and Brisbane shows this year. A conference of interested societies was proposed but has not occurred and the year’s operato remains unsettled while finances are strained. Obituary notes editor Edgar J. Robinson, former editor of the Singleton Argus and Armidale Express, who died New Year's Eve at 60 from enteric fever.
At the Moonbi Wallan garra section general meeting in Armidale last week the annual picnic was set for Guyra on Saturday February 13 at the Show Ground if possible. Officers elected include President H Smith and Treasurer A Denham. Visiting experts C R Nawrb and Himmelhoch will visit Guyra next week and Tuesday. 19th inst. solicitor P A Alt will assist in Glen Innes. North Guyra subdivision registration issues are resolved allowing immediate building.
Official correspondence from 1909 discusses reserving Reservation No 24803 for Public School use at the rear of Guyra Show Ground and plans to build a new Court Room to improve facilities. It notes possible nonreserving for show ground and details about occupancy and office space reallocation.
Fragmentary OCR readout reports arrests at Aamidals including a drunkenness case and a death sentence for a snake. It mentions Mr and Mrs Ge Sanders of Valconer, a burial, funeral arrangements, and various incomplete notes on transport, bales, and local happenings.
Brevities record an important Jugra Railway Lange meeting next Monday at 2:80 p m. Anniversay Day holiday set for Tuesday 26th. various council, railway and show notices from Armidale to Guyra with salaries, purchases, awards offered, and upcoming events.
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