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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
1
The government announces expropriation for the Derriga railway project. Minister for Works Mr Hoteanehaw will turn the first sod early next month at Colf's Harbour. Officials describe the action as imperative for progress and regional development.
A Guyra P. A. H. Association meeting was held Saturday with Mesars A W Everett presiding. Notes cover minutes, financials, show schedule revisions, subcommittees, and planning for tree planting and grounds improvements.
The Guyra Rod Fishers Association met at Shire Chambers on Saturday with officers and members present. They discussed trout fry applications, potential distribution, a casting competition at Arandangie Hatchery in September, prize funding, regulation drafting, and stocking of remote streams while continuing to combat sea shags and protect fry from blue cranes.
Mr DW Dewmmond MLA told by the Under Secretary for Justice that in response to a petition His Excellency the Governor had approved reducing William Weston’s fine from £50 to £5 for selling liquor without a license. Weston was convicted in the Armidale Police Court for selling liquor on the showground during the last show.
North Armidale defeated Gayre at Gougra by eight points to eight in a tight match. Gayre led 9–0 at half time before North Armidale dominated the second half with strong forward play and key tries by Meonsies and Irwin. A late Whelan penalty was the only other score. Next they meet Gayre on the Goyre show ground for the McGee Challenge Cup. Gayre's side included Helyar Price Youmans Martin Lockyer Gray Moore Petit McKay Coleman Faulkner Grainger Dondee. a club banquet followed at the Central Cafe. Gayre Convent School beat a local combination 25–0 in the early match, though the opposition fielded only nine players.
Mr Fred Thomas, long time Royal Hotel Tinghe manager, completed the purchase of the Royal Hotel Gayrs. Mr H B Darke of Warialda received a presentation from Yallard Shire Council before departing.
Church of England and Presbyterian services listed for Sunday with times at St. Joly-Goyra Yeo Archdeacon Farmer and Tenterden Goyra. Salvation Army holds Oddfellows Hall Goyra events including Young People meeting in the afternoon and Salvation meeting in the evening. All are welcome.
Tenders are invited for tree planting and erection of guards in Goyra. Submissions close 7 July 1998. For details contact R. D. Morgan, Secretary, Goyra Town Improvement Association.
Tender notices addressed to O P S Armidale will be received until 2 p m on Wednesday July for painting and repairs to Court House Guyra Specification and tender forms available at the O P E Office Guyra and Glen Innes and at District Works Armidale signed W E Robson Acting District Engineer
The annual meeting of the members will convene at the Institute on Friday July 6 at 8 30 p m. Business includes receipt of the annual report and balance sheet and the ballot result for the new committee. B J Hudson honorary secretary.
The text records obituaries and notices for Robert Graham Alexander Robertson Cunninghame of Auchenharvie Scotland and Wellington Vale New England, noting family ties, estate succession, and burial details. It also covers the death of Charles Watson Brown near Lomdoo and his career in New South Wales, with burial in Armidale and Masonic honors.
Benefit event for Coleman organized by the Goldfellows at Guy Hall on Wednesday night July 11 features excellent music and refreshments. Tickets priced 5 shillings for gentlemen and 2 shillings 6d for ladies.
Hon George Gane spoke at the Oddfellows Bail urging against Prohibition as a Referendum on September 1. The Citizens Rights and Liquor Reform Association argued for moderation and regulation over prohibition citing costs and limited proven benefits abroad.
Appointment after fourteen days for granting probate of the will and destination of James Collins late of Black Mountain New South Wales. Executors William Youman and Beugen Bell seek the grant with notices to all claimants to submit particulars to Charles Lyford Mackenzie Proctor within the period. Office: 174 Phillip Street Sydney.
The Soviet system offers a harsh cure for drunkenness involving a cold shower bath after a warm bath and mandatory warming medicine. A straitened patient is exposed to an unpleasant routine to induce sobriety, with repeated sessions potentially leading to detention for repeated drinking.
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