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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1927
Page
2
Fragmented weather notes describe a harsh winter and poor conditions affecting crops and local life. Several lines mention cold, frost, and struggle for farmers with limited relief or clear forecasts. The text also references individuals and places in a partial, unclear narrative.
Ben Lomond and Glen Innes High School No 1 met in the Glen Innes competition with a 5 4 victory for High School No 1 after a keenly contested match. Ben Lomond scorers included Gracie Coleman Mary O Rourke and Lennie Campbell. Earlier Ben Lomond had faced High School No 2 and next faced them again Wednesday. In football Ben Lomond beat the Imperials 5 points to win away in Glen Innes with Latte scoring and Martin converting.
The annual meeting set for Saturday May 28 includes a ballot for a 50 member committee with nine names to be struck off. Readable names include Burey Bell Haker Wed Jethro Beil Stanley Black Mountain and many others from Guyra and Waverley. Members not seeking re election include G Bot Joe Burey and Dy Verbrugghen.
Walter F. Wilbon of Cornell argues that nationwide deaths from alcoholism rose fourfold in four years and arrests and deaths from alcoholism have increased since 1920. He warns laxity in alcohol access fuels drinking and disorder and that severe prohibition drives trade underground, increasing illicit access and reducing apparent controls.
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