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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
1
The minister stated that the construction of the Guyra railway line will commence on July 3. An assembly and planning steps are reported as underway with immediate action expected.
The notice lists church events with times in May at Wandeworth and Tenterden. It names Nyman McKie, BA, and references an annual rerate or redate event, with sessions at 2.40 pre and 7.30 pm.
Mr D J Bell achieved remarkable success in trotting events across the North coast and inland venues. He secured eight prize wins, multiple seconds, a third, and four championships while competing at venues including Warre Armidale Suveratt Gralla and Tamworth along the coast at Craftoo and Kemper.
A fragmented report recalls the English Grand National at Liverpool, noting the event and the training of riders like A W Brine, with childhood roots in Tenterden under Sr Parker. It mentions the Grand National stakes and horses such as Nigger, amid partial details and uncertain names.
In a postwar style report Guyra hosted a home football match at Archdale. The visitors outscored Guyra 84 to 9 as Jones and McLeod led with assists and points amid a rough crowd. The local side fielded players including Deew Lockyer Youman McKay and Faulkner, with upcoming games set at Armidale on May 18 and May 25 for continues Spalding Gap competition.
In Armidale and surrounding districts, notices report the death of 74 year old resident Hawat and the passing of Mr. CA Bl Dighty of Bechwater. Services held at St Mary's Cathedral Armidale and Armidale Cemetery with Rev Coleman assisting. The bereaved include Merelames Wt Hume Pinkett and A Meghan Backwater. Numerous relatives across Guyra Parra, Tenterfield and nearby towns attend. The obituary lists police and prison staff among survivors and notes long residence in Gayrs, with several daughters and a son named among kin.
Local paper details the retirement of Mr James Mitchell of Patica and a haunting tale linked to his death. The piece catalogues public reactions, police comments, and editorials debating spiritualism, impostors, and fear that surrounded the ghostly claims. It notes ongoing investigations, press coverage, and asks for full disclosure of how the alleged fraud persisted for weeks.
Tender notices from the Pottmaater-General's Department invite bids for electric supply and delivery contracts. The notices specify collection details with dates, locations, and official contact points, including the district engineer and postal authorities.
A meeting to form a bowling club will be held at the Al McDodd te Bous Shop in Guyia on Wednesday night May 1 at 7:30. All interested are invited to attend. W McDonald, Convener.
A fragmented sale notice mentions inspection availability and a collection of unclear terms including names and numbers. The readable portions imply a sale context with possible references to dates and participants, but essential details remain obscured and cannot be fully determined.
A town meeting of the Guyra Citizens and Town Improvement and Tourist Association will be held at the Shire Chamber on Friday evening. Members are urged to attend for discussion of shore development and local business.
Important notice to farmers and graziers issued under suspicer of Quym and Hypociasio Meoses. Moodie saxo Blumer of the Department of Age delivers on improvement and Black Disease at Wald Biaiy Mal. Meeting scheduled for Wednesday May 23. A. A. Brown, Secretary, Guyra P., and H. Amocistion co-signed.
A listing highlights a Fara gramophone in upright mode with a record cupboard and cheap pricing. The ad mentions "Argon" Ottor, Gyre as underscored products or brand references in the sale context.
Guyra Tennis Club hosts a gathering at Tre Cafe on Geyurdey May 11 at 7 30 p.m. Hon Yoorman is listed as a guest of honor.
A period piece item notes Richardson 460 Ltd Armidale plans a May fair with large reductions on Winter R equirements at Mentone Parse and nearby showings. The notice mentions shifts in display spaces at Metropol and invites readers to visit Armidale for retirement needs despite garbled text and numerous OCR errors.
G E Sawyers advertises a broad range of items including prams, rabbits traps, glassware, and home repairs. It promises free delivery and no charges for watts, with a Queensland insurance reference and a public rate note. The text is a cluttered ad fragment with several misspellings.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Convent Ball setup on Wednesday with record attendance and a gravel road accident on Arddale Graf route. A man named Millon is to be inquested, with references to Bankstown officials and local figures. A mention of Mrs Miller and M P Neal suggests community arrangements and a medicinal claim for children's cough.
A fragmented district condition report outlines weather impacts on agriculture and water supply. It notes rain patterns, crop cultivation progress, and general health concerns, with emphasis on rainfall effects on irrigation, stock routes, and transport.
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