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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
3
A sprawling account covers jockeys, horses, owners, and racing scenes from Australia to England. It mentions Captain Becher, notable horses, and cross‑continental racing figures, with anecdotes about people, events, and the era’s racing culture.
A fragmented Brisbane area report notes a fatal funeral transport crash injuring several travelers after a motor cycle incident near a church. It mentions Gov. Sir James Daley, a priest’s death in Adelaide, and a court fine for riding a motorcycle during a service. The minister announces unchanged midwinter school vacation timing due to the American Fleet visit.
The Stroud Daily Times reports Salvation Army leader Colonel William Le Barker says Prohibition diverts efforts from rescue work. He cites girls in rescue homes aged 10 to 15 and young women in their twenties as affected by Prohibition.
Sydney endures a severe thunderstorm with torrential rain and floods. Streets flooded, tram service disrupted, businesses damaged, and thousands of pounds in losses reported. Newport cloud burst caused extensive property damage and fires sparked by downed wires.
A widespread smallpox outbreak prompts strong vaccination efforts nationwide. President Coolidge leads by example in Washington with Cabinet members and administration officials following suit.
Guyra B side stay unbeaten by edging Wallabies B 8 to 7 after a tight, error‑prone match dominated by forwards. Tierney Sole Williams and Bole starred for Guyra while Lyes and Wallabies found gaps late, with two penalty goals and four tries deciding the score.
A chaotic report details injuries to Earie Lone from a run on Jamaica track and a serious collision involving Rock and a sulky on Nundle road. It notes a Wheat pool constitutional issue, a Marine Board suspension of Capt Anderson, warehouse and rail disruptions, and multiple damages from floods and accidents across Victoria and New South Wales.
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