Saddlers Come and Go But I Go On Forever
A playful verse fragment presents a speaker who remains constant while saddlers change, using a pun on carp to hint at a recurring theme of endurance and persistence across shifting trades.
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1904
Page
3
A playful verse fragment presents a speaker who remains constant while saddlers change, using a pun on carp to hint at a recurring theme of endurance and persistence across shifting trades.
The note praises generous rainfall across New South Wales after a dry June. It notes even distribution across regions, with tableland lighter but acceptable. Farmers welcome the moisture for pasture and crops, foreseeing a prosperous season statewide.
A lengthy Cabinet meeting on Saturday approved the general election arrangements and decided the polls will be held on Saturday August 6 with writs to be issued.
The Premier says the 19th and 26th dates mark nomination and fixed polling day. He notes Saturday was chosen since it is seen as a half holiday, allowing electors statewide to vote, with government likely to proclaim a public holiday though shops may remain open in lawful hours.
The election for three vice presidents at the Guyra Show concluded Tuesday afternoon. Winners were H Nownan 43 votes, A Cupris 20, James Mooes 19, with Messrs Legge and Love as scrutineers. Out of 765 ballots issued, 60 were returned.
An early morning snow began as wet ground thawed it quickly. By 9 50 p m four inches lay on the ground marking the heaviest fall in nine years. Trains paused at Guyra awaiting clearing crews and a snowballing contest amused residents. A Sunday fight between Russians and Japs ended with the Japs prevailing in skill.
In Inverell a man named Huxley was committed for trial for horse stealing at the Police Court. The Inverell Band plans to compete in a Toowoomba band contest in November. Three blocks of Bannockburn estate sold to Mr Wood of Nowra. Cook’s traction engine delivered timber with minor delay from soft ground. trip deemed successful. Rabbits denounced as a menace in parts of the district. Mr P Maher’s son caught 28 in a short time. Town hall erection plans face a local offer and a Sydney bid. required sum £4000, council undecided.
Its pleasant taste and prompt cures have made Chamberlains Cough Remedy a favorite with mothers of small children. It quickly cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia or other serious consequences. It not only cures croup but also prevents a croupy attack when the cough appears. For sale by J. McMullen.
Rain and snow dominate reports with farming weather woes and record rainfall. Election updates include Mr McDonald and other candidates touring Langothlin and Guyra, with notices on balloting deadlines and a Saturday vote protest by Jewish community members.
Telegrams report the steamer Nemesis has foundered with all hands presumed lost. A crew of 32 is listed as missing. Weather outlines show calmer coast and highlands but rain inland within 48 hours. Profits in agriculture are up with maize at 6,836,740 bushels and butter butter returns rising in December. Political notes mention no confidence motions in the South Australian Liberal Party and debate adjournments.
The issue announces a beautifully illustrated 82 page supplement with a full account of the recent Sydney Sheep Show. It promises engaging reading and should be appreciated by subscribers.
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