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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1921
Page
1
At Friday night's ratepayers meeting, local figures clashed over Shire valuations used for taxes. Mr Simpson defended the process while storekeepers objected to perceived bias and unequal land valuations. The session highlighted disputes on fair assessment among town and country residents.
Mr E J Lackey and the President favor economy over retrenchment, warning ratepayers may be dissatisfied if councils cut services instead of raising taxes. Since Friday a large number of ratepayers have told Mr Hayden of plans to appeal assessments. A committee meeting will be held at R Hall & Ben offices tomorrow night inviting ratepayers to attend.
A committee meeting of the Guyra All-Heights Race Club discussed conference plans with northern clubs for April to appoint a steward and handicapper. G. A. Rowlinson was named as stipendiary steward. A fence upgrade at £35 and a four furlong rail fence costing about £120 were approved, with half the cost covered by the Hibernian All-Heighta Club. A working bee is set for Saturday at 2.30 with tools required. Seating will be added before the next meeting. the course aims to be among the best in New England.
Church of England schedules Palm Sunday services in Tenterden Aberfoyle Guyra Black Mountain and surrounding areas with times for morning and afternoon rites Good Friday and Easter Day services noted at Guyra Black Mountain Puddiedock and Llangothlin Rev W P Breabrterias and Rev Ww Finley Brown named for duties. local official reports credit Mr Fred J W Harrison with song audits for Council books.
An old newspaper ad lists prices for 72 inch plain grey sheeting 34 to 78 11d, white twill linen finish 69 6d to 7s 6d, unbleached table damask 5 6d to 98 Ite, navy galatea 4s 6d, striped matron cloth 36 6d, and various fabrics and garments. It highlights Sinden's special prices and includes Cuticura Soap, and menswear items such as tweed trousers, brown denims, white mercerised shirts, tan military blachers, and black tweed cossacks with sale prices. The brief ad emphasizes daily bargain options across textiles and clothing.
A damaged notice from Guyra reports a reward offered on return of a SINDEN'S Ltd Geo brooch to Mrs R Gallagher at Clovelly. It notes a series of meetings among local clubs and church groups in March and April, with plans for fundraising, a working guild, and a conference on April 5 to discuss welfare and support efforts.
Farmers and graziers urged to note daily firm attendance by officers. Official notice emphasizes continuous presence and coordination with farm operations.
An invitation extended to country clients and friends to use facilities in the spacious Reception Room at Headquarters Circular Quay. The Farmers and Graziers cooperative Grain Insure invites attendance and access to their services for convenience.
The piece argues for attracting people to country life by improving foods, telephones, power, and labor conditions. It notes hardships for women and children, poor roads, inadequate maternity services, and isolation. It contrasts New South Wales with America where welfare programs and better roads are pursued.
The article argues for expanding biograph use in agriculture and education, claiming it could aid women and children while letting the state recover logs and boost health. It foresees the biograph becoming a major education and recreation medium, though it notes significant prejudices must be removed.
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