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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
1
Connolly announces intent to visit Goyra District soon to offer veterinary spaying services. Cattlemen are urged to contact Connolly at P O Box 66 or via Farmers and Graiser Stock Agents for arrangements.
The Guyra to Dor railway bill passed the Legislative Council with little opposition, backed by Public Works favours and party leaders. Critics warned of costs, but locals see long-term gains including employment and regional development. The issue spurred local sports news with the Souths vs Guyra match and other regional athletic results.
Evie Helen Davis third daughter of the late Mrs Davis of Guyra married Laban Leech son of Mr and Mrs F Bixoo of Guyra at St Columba’s Church Guyra on May 26. Rev E N McKie officiated. Bride wore white crepe de chine with lace. bridesmaid Miss Emily Davis and best man Claude Rixon attended. After the ceremony guests met at Claude Rixon’s home for breakfast. honeymoon to Tamworth and future home at Guyra.
The Goyre hockey team played the Spurier Rangers in Inverell on Monday in a tight match. Cosall opened scoring before half time, then Girat and Dot Ball for Goyre, followed by Dot Laska for the Meds. Referee Mr. Lyrie praised sportsmanship and Hazel Martin.
Burglars attempted to blow open a safe at St Patrick's Rowin Cathodic Church in Adelaide. The blast failed, jamming the door, and the burglars seized the orphanage collection box and other articles.
Police data from Cleveland show 24 436 drunkenness arrests in eleven months of 1927, surpassing 1920 figures and rounding to a strong warning from Police Judge Joseph Sawicki that Prohibition is a failure and a menace. Also noted: Dunedon case details involving robbery with violence and sexual assault allegations.
War time film screenings headline the upcoming Saturday night events at Goyra Star Pictures with Blighty and Mademoiselle from Armentieres on consecutive weeks. Tonight features Juvenile Night and a Catholic Ball last night drew large attendance. An important meeting at Oddalls Hall Guyra is scheduled for 6 p.m. with Miss Fourdrinier and Major Harris speaking on Citizens Rights and Liquor Reform.
Church of England and Presbyterian notices list services in Goyra Guyra Wandsworth and nearby towns. Postponed Ten terden event for District Superintendent visit and a moving of men to Goyre at 2.30 pm. Salvation Army Young People Meeting at Oddfellows Hall Guyra scheduled for 2.15 pm and a 7.13 pm Salvation Meeting.
Parents and Gill ams association replaced the old two rail fence around the school ground with a sturdy six wire fence to keep horses from escaping. A half day for Empire Day activities was canceled due to the death of Mr Cameron. The Mayled family enjoyed a Willys Knight car tour along the North Coast. Rabbiting profits were strong with £42 earned in three weeks and skins valued at £4 per hundred. Captain Spicer won the Tenter dee Rifle Club Cup, beating last year’s holder Dolf Tibbs, who finished as runner up.
The Cricket Booia event Saturday night honored winners with trophies funded by local sportsmen. Proceeds around £14 aim to aid Geo Little amid leg trouble. Awards included Bowling average O Coleman 20 wickets at 8.85, Batting Johnstone 12 inns 66.33, most improved F Walls, and chief season averages led by W Johnstone 56 in 12 inns.
Citizens of Goyra and District invited to a public meeting at Oddfellows Hall on Tuesday June 12 at 3 p.m. Miss Fourdrinier will address the gathering, with Mayon Harrie Lisat Colonel H F White to preside.
Motor reward offered by Armidale Motora Ltd Guyra for information leading to recovery of a tail lamp and switch associated with the board numbers 1472870 and the parties Glee Innes and Gayra. Public notice urges witnesses to come forward.
Nicholas Peter Comino, a Greek national born at Cerigo Island, Greece, residing in Australia, and currently at Brediey Strest, Goyra, applies for naturalisation under the Commonwealth Nationality Act.
A new annual meeting sets election of committee for year ending June 30 1929. Nominations for committee man for the year 1998 29 will be received until 4 p.m. Wednesday June 20. Nomination valid only with proper listing.
Constable T W Poberdy arrives with family as Moewellbronk hosts a Monday event. C L Mackensie captain of Gayra Golf Club wins the Edin glassia Cup amid talk of replacements for Armidale leadership. Anglican Bishop of Armidale to remain in England. Conan Archdell may succeed as head of The Armidale School. Liquor Defence League appointment and No and NOW Racing Association updates surface.
Reports from Inez Gat ardsy Stroke Handicap show Garraby posting 78 after handicap deductions with others like Gibbons and Mrs Gibbons winning Azanci etes trophy. The Uvalia Tournament drew members, a Canadian foursome was listed, and Guyra Hockey Club held an Avoual Ball with Miss Eichorn, Mr Mather, Miss Grills winning prizes. A 1927 Buick stolen from Hotel Taverell was recovered near Tinghe road. owner Mr T Brodie and police seek details on a man observed fleeing after dawn.
The Goods and Rolling Stock Superintendent of N W Hailways announces a new merchandise and livestock rates book effective June 1 1028. Amalgamation of track load consignments allows combined shipments to receive the cheapest applicable tariff based on actual weight, with total charges not below the highest minimum weight of the commodities, and prepaid by a single consignee except for unattended sidings where prepaid by one consignor.
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