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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
4
The community pleads for a new water source at Gayra, proposing a sunk well, windmill, and troughs to serve travellers and stock. Delays at the lagoon hinder horses, prompting calls for government aid, with an estimated cost around £150 to benefit the township and electorate.
Saeer reports large flocks of travelling sheep passing through the village with two pastured in the area amid abundant grass. Rainfall this year is high with January 430 points February 186 and this month 185 points recorded. The threshing machine tours the district and chaff cutting will start next week. crops expected to fetch a fair price. The church grounds working bee was successful and gave a neater appearance. Mr Thomas Ashman of Coolati and his family are visiting the district.
Devenish, a hairdresser and tobacconist in North Guyra, invites visitors to expect civility and attention with a strong emphasis on cleanliness as a core offering.
The Irish National Association carnival in Armidale is set for tomorrow with a varied sports program and popular trotting events. Public holiday declared and many shops will close Saturday afternoon. A special train from Uralla and Ben Lomond will carry members to the racecourse for a 10:30 a.m. start with a return at 7:15 p.m.
Rumaby and Rumeby divorce hearing in Sydney today ended abruptly when Rumaby reportedly shot himself at the Gulf near Emmaville. Samuel Rumsby died Saturday from a rifle bullet entering the right ear and exiting the head, with a coronial verdict of death by own action. The deceased had been unsettled by the divorce proceedings he initiated against his wife.
Lieut Col Anti now a grazier near Gonville Gunnedah after retirement. A rat eaten cat found in Forth suffering bubonic plague. Government may issue honorary magistrates. 800 to 400 appointed recently. Arbitration Act reforms threaten a general strike. Commonwealth exports up 61 percent in January 1906. Speaker plans writ for Quanbean seat vacated by Allan Major Millard with nominations on the 27th. Lands minister Ashton aims to advance funds to help private farm purchases and refer several estates to the Clouser settlement board. Queensland faces heavy rains and famine fears in central districts and Riverina both receiving good downpours.
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