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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
1
Historical notice from The Guyra Argus dated Thursday July 11 1820 details a weekly publication schedule with a contact phone number and a recurring Thursday release pattern. The fragment provides limited context about printing timing and publication cadence.
The Resident Engineer and staff have taken office at Messrs A A Brown and Co temporary premises. Next week about 400 men are to arrive to clear, farm, and cut. Work on the Dorrigo end is delayed for months, but operations should start fully in a fortnight. More men and teams have arrived, boosting the town's population.
The Postal Department announces a new registration envelope model 410 made of stout paper and suitable for transmitting legal documents. It features improved postage value and is priced the same as smaller registration envelopes at 5 1/2d, offering convenience for users of registration services.
In a freeday night event Mrs. Hatton steps down from secretary and pianist roles. To avert a total breakup, several members join the Lisagotblin Jazz Band while the Guyra Orchestra seeks continuity. Mr. Jim McDeopell arrives from Sydney with a Buick for seven passengers. A ring at the door will be promptly answered with house numbers 194 and 5.
A Friday night gathering at the Public Hall reformed the Parents and Citizens Association. New officers include President A A Obisholm, Vice Presidents Menara and Booslay, Treasurer D McMillian, Secretary G E Sawyern, with a strong committee led by Jamieson.
The Guyra Memorial Institute held its annual meeting on Friday night chaired by H. White. The report notes total membership averages, library use with 685 books issued, new books added, and billiard receipts. It records donations, government subsidy, the old Mechanics Institute transition, caretaker appointment of W G Chisholm, and committee elections with officers and social-event plans for monthly gatherings.
The notice lists church services for July 14 across multiple denominations. Churchgoers in Guyra Llangoblin Bald Blair and nearby towns are scheduled for morning and evening services led by various ministers including Rev. R. A. Harris and Norman McEve.
The well known company returns to Guyra tomorrow night in the Oddfellows Hall with the Travesty Stars. Headlining is Joe Lawoso a Gyra boy famed comedian and eccentric dancer. The lineup includes The Rockies Jaca Cand Bessie Phillips James Caldeau Hazel Nutt Bromfeld Lalliputians Jack Wall Slade Ivy Baker and The Travesty Bextetta. Popular prices apply and tickets are on sale at Eggleston’s.
Half back Led New England to a 20 to 10 win over North-West at Tooverell on Saturday in a fast and spectacular rugby league display. Guyra defeats Tingha at Tingha by 9 to 3 on Sunday as Guyra’s Grade, near the ladder top, beats Souths at Guyra and Lockyer is stood down for the season by the judiciary.
Henry Booth of Bellbrook, charged with cattle stealing, protests after being transported to Armidale for trial rather than Bellbrook. Solicitor Mr Mackenzie condemns police after long travel and court disruption, seeking ministerial review and local trial consideration.
The six month summary shows Queensland paid £235,617 in sustenance for the employed. Total twelve month outlay to 30 June reached £414,257 with June payments at £28,217, down from May and last June’s £38,332. Income in June £45,428. city workers £28,000. general expenditure £2019 60. a net credit balance of £17,101.
The report by City Voxleologist Dr Alexander Goettler claims airman Wilmer Sanliz was very drunk at the time of a fatal crash. Dr Cooter found alcohol in organs. Stultz blamed for not taking precautions. officials vow to dismiss pilots who drink. A Texas railway update follows with Major Costello confirming government plans to proceed and expand 12 months, employing 130 workers and boosting Brisbane connections.
A Saturday incident at Bodrdy and Maresh streets saw Kathleen Angore wheel her sister in a pram when a car struck the stroller. The driver stopped quickly and both children escaped unharmed besides the little girl being badly scared and the baby with only a few scratches.
A report outlines a potential increase in excise duties on tobacco and alcohol to boost revenue. It notes 1927-28 customs duties and projections, compares Australian and British rates, and recalls past duty rises and their effects on spirits, whisky, and gin.
The day in Townsville featured the triumph of jockey W Thomas on a standout winner as the program produced a series of placings. Winners included Melton San in the Malden Handicap, Gleam Hoy in the Githe Handicap, and Divulgs in the Chatham Handicap amid a tight racing card.
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