20 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
1
Correspondent F Tyrrell criticizes Guyra Shire Council stone crushing operations. He notes metal crushed and stored away from the Oban road and nearby swamp that could use metal, asking why work isn’t centralized at the plant. He hopes a stronger writer may take up the matter.
Vy Herry surveys recent Labour policy chatter and government action. Trade Hall voices claim boiler makers are out of work while Public Works officials defend wages on a Moree Menindie railway project. The piece labels Liberal reform as the path to stable legislation and condemns McGowen Holman.
A critique of New South Wales progress from 1004 to 1010 highlights finances in a dire state, costly works policy, rising living costs, and social reform strains. It accuses Willis, McGowen, and Holman of political betrayal while Griffith clings to power, predicting a brutal Liberal loss in the impending election.
Guyra announces a football doubleheader Monday with Guyra Seniors vs Glen Innes and Armidale Juniors vs Guyra Juniors at the Showground. A school art ball supports the Guyra Brass Band at night. Local presses report new ownership of a regional journal, health concerns for Mrs Willis, and a golden wedding in Green Valley. The Liberal candidate Higgins leads the Bingara race with 184 votes, and the local Dramatic Club held its inaugural meeting at the School of Arts with lectures on country life and capital punishment.
Horse racing results from The Turf at Canterbury Park list Londatar, Sonburnt, Fugue, Devise, Prince Lack, Malt Flag and others winning their events. Local sportsman Mr. H.R. Manro wins four of five Hingaro week races, with multiple junior selections for Guyra against Uralla and a Guyra Seniors lineup facing Glen Innes. Schedule notes include 230 p.m. playtime and travel reminders for players.
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