05 May 1910
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
1
A. S. Mackenzie auctioneer and stock and station agent lists Guyra District cattle and sheep lots. Includes 400 ewes and wethers five years fat and well bred, 20 cows four to six years dry, 8000 wethers band five years fat and forward, 20 bullocks four years fat. Prices shown in pounds shillings pence. Market at Booralong.
Monday saw the first meeting in the new Shire Chambers, a grey brick building with stone dressings and a verandah. The contract went to R Knowles of Sydney in August. work slowed, then resumed with the council planning to review plans and requirements after a protracted delay.
Appointments and retirements announced for government medical officer and bakery business owner. Social events include a ball at Tenterden to aid the Crichton club. Court details report a felonious assault conviction in Goulburn and a fatal carpet bite incident in Jamberoo. Clerical movements note the Rev Merchant’s conference travel and synod plans with Archdeacon White to officiate.
The Armidale council condemned the contract work as unsatisfactory after a public inquiry. Architect Pickvon attended. Hickson defended decisions on bricks and deviations while promising repairs, a layoff of Hickson, and consideration of costs within months.
Newcastle market notes show fat cattle in light to medium condition and a fair supply of sheep and lambs. Demand favored prime cattle and ewes, with other categories steady. buyers sought bred ewes and rams amid a mixed listing from local sellers and dealers.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Guyro Eyesight and a visit by Barraclough. The text hints at archaic language about age and old devils, with phrases suggesting dramatic or supernatural themes. No clear event or outcome is discernible beyond the encounter and antiquated diction.
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs A Serith at 71 after long illness in Guyra with large attendance at funeral, attended by Dr Marie Nutve Sutherland and Rev Deas Tobin. Survived by husband and six children, services conducted by Undertaker A McDonald. Also notices death of Thomas Smith aged 79 in Youreal, widow and two children, funeral held with burial by Mr. A McDonald.
A fragment describes the local business scene noting Magare Considy and Mears as comparisons. It highlights the shoving department and high commendation for superior workmanship and materials. Mention of P Moores sulky construction and other wagon fittings is included with calls for orders and visits to Moore, Considy, and Moore.
Latest markets note wheat at 8. Od per bushel for old crop and 104 for new. Bread prices listed at 5 shillings per loaf with about 2100 pounds traded.
A garbled report mentions two Melbourne horses Kealio and Sosialist bound for Brisbane, with unclear results. It also references a rugby match and disputed rules, citing tense play and captaincy, but details are obscured by OCR errors and partial phrases.
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