02 Jun 1927
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
1
Joan Majon of Newcastle offers professional Fiano tuning with one tuner available. All work guaranteed. Orders may be left at Argus Office in Guyra for service requests.
The Guyra Shire Council discussed an electric lighting plan with the Country Electric Supply Co. Engineers urged 24 hour service. a 4d rate within the lighting area was proposed to fund the scheme. The council welcomed a 30 year extension to the franchise and considered a 1/8 unit lighting charge with a domestic 1d per unit, a varied commercial rate, and sunset to sunrise operation.
Second, lin proposed curing out of the flat rate with a primary utility system to charge per 0 square feet of lighting and then domestic rates for all subsequent consumption. The plan aims to boost meter use and attract more current usage, with a conference set for June 9 to finalise terms and sign the agreement.
In loving memory of our dear mother and father who departed this life May 12 and June 3 1925. Away in a lonely graveyard under the cold cold sad there lie our dear mother and father resting alone with God. Inserted by daughter Gertie son in law Herb and grandchildren.
Public Pound Guyra lists ponies and horses impounded in May and June 1927. H E Bennett and James McLeod report several mares including Brown Mare Chestnut Mare and Bay Mare with brands. sale by public auction set for 16 June 1927 at Onon KK. Poundkeeper James Pollock notes conditions and impending sale.
A brief notice from the Freezing Works at Quirindi announces purchase of turkeys in any quantity by the manager. The short item states readiness to receive birds for processing.
Starting handle requests a Studebaker car finder be returned to the Argus Office in Guyra.
On Saturday a reward is offered for the return of a pair leather por lined gauntlets. The finder is urged to return them to the Argus Office in Guyra.
At Grafton, principal A W Gusbert warned that modern youth face unprecedented problems from elaborate films and sensational scenes. He said ministers push dual and dark depictions that may mislead youths, while parents struggle to guide them amid the era’s coming European invasion.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a labor dispute with scattered names and actions. The text mentions dates, interviews, and individuals such as Mr Mich and Hydney, with references to legal or civic proceedings and implied labor organizing activity.
The death occurred at Belirees Scoie on Sunday night after a lengthy illness, Meo Henry Luke White of Edinglassie Estate Muswellbrook and a leading Upper Hunter pastoralist. Born in 1800 at Atanmbah West Millhind, he served 40 years on the Upper Hunter Stock Hoard and as first President of the Upper Hunter Shire Council. He leaves a brother and a noted stamp collection to the Mitchell Library. A separate notice reports the death of Miss Manon Food Mann at Jennerrivate Hospital Sydney after a brief illness, with a long association to education and public service in Sydney.
Guyra hosts Skeleton Creek Saturday in Innes League clash and welcomes New England (Armidale) representative team Monday. The two fixtures test local champions and bring a social night with Armidale players at Oddfellows Hall. Gate and ticket sales expected strong as towns rally behind the club.
Shire of Guyra warns that parking of Cara is prohibited on Saturdays along Bradley Street between Mr T E Sole’s premises and Tattersall’s Hotel corner on the western side and between Wilson’s Garage and Uilera Street on the eastern side. John E Phelan Shire Clerk Guyra.
Monday June 6 at Noginy Pry as Corand Soutal meeting notes show Hon. Secretary. event details are fragmentary and unclear from the OCR text.
Sunday program notes church services including the Beach Street Methodist and Presbyters. Reports of a hospital opening and a charity supper with a large turnout. Awards given to children, thanks and acknowledgments from organizers, and sale of second-hand goods listed at end.
The fragmentary report recounts a man following a boy on Privilege Street and attempting to seize him, with witnesses noting a pale, ebullient appearance. It also references legacies, an unsettled family rift, and political comment on Liberal divisions, plus a distant note about Lord Chrystalton’s governorship and a sports figure’s schedule.
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