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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
1
The article chronicles long term plans and achievements under the Fisher Government, including defence spending, railway and communications expansion, land opening for settlers, and the creation of a nationwide commonwealth link network. It details local council reports from Guyra and surrounding shires, sanitary inspections, land taxation impacts, and road and public works decisions, with various permissions granted.
The address discussed keeping interest rates steady to protect investment and employment, with claims that profits from bank notes would fund Treasury and reduce taxes. Proposals supported federal powers to regulate wholesale prices, curb dividends, and prevent strikes, amid concerns over constitutional limits and industrial disruption. The vote of confidence passed unanimously, with thanks to the Chairman.
Newly appointed nativ es of the Peace include R L Williams of Peedy Creek. Private sale of 2377 acres at £4 per acre formed part of the rookwood estate, with Messrs L L Gordon and Co as agents. Subscription efforts for Guyra Mans Fund collected in the ulangothini district. St Mary's New Convent School at Armidale opened. contract price £2075 with £1500 subscribed. Bishop O Connor marked his tenth diocesan anniversary. Local stock movements listed. Manly laundry owner Ernest Overton fought a burglar, was shot but survived. suspect details and clothing left behind. Land applications lodged at Armidale Lands Office. Minor items: silver brooches and a note on police force needs from Premier McGowen.
The National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland announces events at Snow Bowls Park with54 1013 entries and a prize pool of £5300. The Comprehensive and Compact Show of Australia features revised schedules and excursions. For full details contact C A Arvier Secretary in Queen Street Brisbane.
Local notes report numerous auctions listed by Architector Solomons and other officials. Solomons resumed duties after a brief holiday. Church notices cover Guyra and nearby towns with service times. A lauchery business change is noted. A grand ball is planned in Guyra with a dance prize. An address by Swen on China’s path to the nations is announced. Police court cases were heard with a report held for next issue.
A notice for the Guyra Branch of the Women's Liberal Association announcing a special meeting at the Oddfellows Hall on the day May Loth at 3 p.m. Miss Prin ter Literal Organiser will attend. All ladies are invited. Authorized by Mrs. J You man Lon Boo Gayia.
The passage defines the entire river system including rivers lakes lagoons creeks inlets and tributaries and the harbours they flow into east of the Great Dividing Range as the eastern watershed waters of New South Wales.
The Minister using powers from the Fisheries Acts declares inland and tidal waters east of the Great Dividing Range closed to taking Australian Bass East Western Freshwater Perch during 1 July to 31 October in 1913 1914 and 1915. The closure covers all streams creeks lagoons harbours flowing east of the Great Dividing Range except three rivers.
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