16 May 1918
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
1
A hardware and gun supply outlet promotes a wide range of saws and types with quality construction. It advertises a complete stock of Remington AMC cartridges for rifles, revolvers, shotguns, and pistols, promising equipment and ammo to achieve the best results.
A partial transcript shows John Pringle & Co. The Big Store Guyra linked to a legal matter involving Mr Antony Davida and labor issues. The report mentions candidates and local figures, with references to March events and community roles. The fragmentary text cites a death and an inquest, naming Armidale and Redbank in the surrounding area.
The death of Mrs W. Pesingil is recorded with funeral arrangements set for Monday attended by Rev A W Coates. Mortuary details list local residents and community figures, noting tributes from family and friends. The text also references political and military figures and upcoming local ceremonies in a period-accurate, community-centered notice.
The Guyra Argus records activities of the Guyra Red Cross and Women War Workers Association. It lists donations and items for sailors and clothing, including contributions from A. Maton, A. W. Everatt, Mrs Everett, JG Halloran, Howey Pearson, and many others. Mentions sewing class and public school children. notes upcoming monthly meeting and Lady Mayo’s encouragement. The page reflects wartime support and local community effort in Guyra.
Military authorities report Private A. Comber is wounded for a third time, son of Mr and Mrs Wyd Motleen. Private W. Hiscox is gassed and wounded. Lt Wo A Melan and G dumb adlmniHed 64 Canon Getrat Hospital Wandaworth England. Walter Hisson admitted Lad Sourt. injury details incomplete.
The notice lists church services on Whit Sunday in May at multiple locations including Gaya, Canton, Bingham, and Minnbai. It names pastors LL Vroterten and Rew AW, with service times around 230 p.m. and 40 pages?
Fragmented copy shows a local general news snippet promising a fortuity in the coming ten events with references to Kerr and a method in business. The text mentions a landowner or tenant, a veto of food, and a guaranteed support while inviting examination of the volume offered. The tone suggests a community notice with a timetable and public access details.
Fragmented OCR describes the wedding of Miss Lily Maw to Mr. G. Peualer with various guests, venues, and ceremony details. Mentions include Church of England in Dumacesn, Beasley of West Armidale, Eileen Frasier, Vira Worsley, and W. (A) Weesiay.
A highly damaged OCR fragment records legal actions and losses in Armidale and nearby areas. It mentions hospital and holding cases, a fire at an unspecified dwelling, and damages to property including furniture and tailoring premises. Names, dates, and precise roles are obscured, but references to trials, defendants, and payouts appear amid scattered place names and monetary figures.
Beloved son of FS and Arente, aged 3 years 34 months, died at Apeuiste Street Hospital in Clive on a May day in 1918. The family asks for quiet remembrance and sympathies from friends and neighbors.
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