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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
2
The text describes ancient economies with mentions of copper and ornaments as currency, beads, slaves, and metals used in trade. It references early, diverse regions and peoples, noting the proximity of Europe and Asia in historical terms and the spread of monetary practices across ages.
The Massex-Ebartia Co. and The Manger Harris Co. showcase their farming implements at the Kanater exhibition. They display threshers harvesters and fertiliser drills, with depots and staff ready to supply farmers and explain product uses to visitors.
The article promotes Queensland Insurance Co backing for horse breeders and show exhibits at the Northern Show. It highlights policies for horse owners, livestock risk cover, and district agent contact details. It notes affiliated products, pens, and materials from Berger paints and Ruberoid roofing displayed at the Royal Show Grounds.
Visitors at Cantry viewed an extensive range of agricultural implements by James Bell and Co Crain Stevenants U9 Wittatreet Sydney. Highlighted were Halland and Harvest single gang cultivators Wee Wagon and Saw Benches by K Holland Footscray Melbourne, plus Invincible Stover engines and Dignan’s The Challenge machine factory Wilmington BA. The showroom advertised patent fittings and five year guarantees with strong farmer endorsements and wholesale news in Melbourne.
A newspaper notice highlights the Daylite candle lamp as a safe low cost lighting option. It claims high efficiency and non explosive power, with prices starting around 4b from a listed vendor and agents in the state.
Exhibits from Mr. and Mrs. A. Winter of Pittwater Sydney feature Eureka and Standard concrete mixers. They auto proportion ingredients and can pump water, handling 8 to 26 cubic yards per hour, delivering evenly mixed concrete to barrows or receptacles.
An extended journey describes a round trip 838 miles by rail to Grafwa and 725 miles by rail to Brisbane, with connections from Sydney and return. The narrative covers coastal scenery, towns, and the Tweed region, noting costs and travel schedules for a comprehensive tour.
Commissioners and the Sydney Harbour Trust endorse the new methods and machinery. Concrete is best when mixed by mechanical self proportioning mixers. The Twenty Century Grader shown by F A Winter aids Shire Councils, requiring fewer horses and men, and handling roads, water tables, trenches. Winter also sells Novo engines Pumps Hoists and welded fence products.
A young woman confronts betrayal by her partner Gertie Green as she rejects the heartless suitor. After a letter reveals a suicide note, the scene closes with the male messenger awaiting an answer to the fateful confession.
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