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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1937
Page
1
Waobleho council approves L. Ki Miter to operate a picture theatre on 9 Waobleho Street with 42 feet frontage and 125 feet depth. Seating for 150 patrons planned. Church notices and Salvation Army meeting times noted for upcoming week.
An invitation requests the next meeting attendance on Saturday July 1 at the Lounge Mop of the Ar Esta Theatre. Northern Tablehde Group Preabsent ML White will attend and delegates for the Group Conference in September will be elected. Other matters will be dealt with at the meeting.
A motel between Guyra and Glen Tones hosted tennis on Sunday with Guyra winning by a narrow margin. Singles featured Piper, Campbell, Keating, Lee, Blair, Gilmour, Bickle, McDiarmid and others in sets like 6 1, 6 0 and 8 0. Doubles saw Heat and Piper withdraw, while Keating paired with Tee B/G judged strong.
Mr Ko WM Divis, a noted local figure and father of Maver a Ganthurn, died after stepping onto a street from the curb when a car suddenly surged forward from the curb. He suffered severe injuries, including the loss of a leg, and the incident prompted aid from onlookers and a nearby American milliconire who tried to assist.
Fragmentary text outlines a debate involving Korth North West Better Communication League and figures like Grafton and Long fellow. Mentions railway plans, parliamentary references CS 208 and 5441, and a philosophical remark about pursuing a prize amid agitation.
Representatives gather to discuss the North and North West Better Communication League plans and fundraising. Donations from towns and individuals are listed with various contributors and amounts to support the league’s aims and meetings.
Arcadia Theatre presents a bustling lineup with Miss Florines and Miss Weare drawing crowds. The article highlights performances by actors and the allure of new thrillers including Flying Heifers and Yellow Tut, praising dialogue, pacing, and cinematic spectacle while noting popular acts and features like The Crime Series and Three Shirt Hurly.
The death of Misa Erma Gillone occurred in Wandsworth on Saturday at a stated age. She was an aunt of Mrs. B. H. McCrowdo of Wandsworth, with whom she resided. The funeral was held Sunday with service at the local cemetery led by Rev. H. A. Hart, and Mr. M. Turner of Guyra assisted, noting the deceased’s age and the many friends who paid tribute.
The report notes a cheque and season totals, detailing wool turnover and bales sold in the Common period. It cites quantities of bales, values per pound, and yearly comparisons, with references to parties such as Mr Smith and unnamed dealers. The overall turnover and weight figures are given with specific prices and totals.
Fragmentary OCR shows names Wilgas Pallamallawn McTntyre Shire Cornell Inverell with monetary figures and totals, but the text is garbled and lacks a clear event or outcome.
A historic Briggy’s meeting for the Mavwitang table tennis club adopted a set of rules and elected officers including Messrs. Tuga Gov Jones G Mudgwick I Brigge and T Eggleston. Members paid dues and the club plans expanded activity with new memberships and future challenge events.
The Monday night tournament at West Vienneiment draws local players into a restructured club event. Winners and divisions are announced with numerous matches and handicaps. next round set for Osdhifallows Hall Tuesday night.
Personal items from the Maitland region record the Education Minister Thonpaom calling on Tuesday night arrives 1:30 from Lorrigo. various guests and officials noted. Obituary details for Mrs Watt of Tenterfield, aged many years, with surviving family listed. Other items include a deputy premier visiting banker Christian Fischer, and a Dunedah United Country Party meeting nominating Ernest Batchelor for the Gwydir seat. Also polo ponies sold for 10817 guineas at Tattersalls with top price 1M guineas.
NSW officials outline a low programme for 1007-78 totaling £10 000 000 with £13 'rawn 000 for works and £2 550 000 for farmers debt relief. State allocations include NSW £25 228 000 and other states receiving varied sums. A Commonwealth funded £2 500 000 for debt relief is noted. In Lisgoblin Street two women were unsettled by a cow until Mick McMillan intervened and diverted the animal.
The author apologizes for prior poor impressions of table tennis and praises the Monday night tournament. He notes improved play, intense competition, and many close matches across divisions and stages, highlighting the skill of players and the promising future of the sport.
The report notes Kian Gerry from a crateh defeated P Ryan from iine 0 while Indica Mrs. Aplake from flow 5 beat Mrs Seivi from mine. The writer admits limited knowledge and offers to contribute further play comments to the Argus. Readers are urged interest in weekly tournament coverage.
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