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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1904
Page
3
Monday notices list events at Ollera and Everett at 11 am with Liungoth Tenterden at 8 pm and Guyra at 7 30 pm. Confirmation classes for Guyra and secondary school notices are referenced with dates in November.
News reports a terrible murder at Backwater involving John Lowe who targeted Mia Penson after jealousy. The killer shot at Hibbert and fled, then killed himself as villagers chased him. Mrs Penson and her young daughters suffered the tragedy, with inquest findings and local reactions noted.
Local note reports Joe Gallagher of Armidale becoming wealthy on Tuesday by drawing Acracia in a Melbourne Cup sweep. Also mentions Guyra activities, hare drive results, and a minor accident involving G Wilberforce. Weather note records heat and a night shower.
A well attended Brockley Ball at Muldoons raised funds for the Brockley Tennis Club. About 25 couples danced to live music by Rand Brackin Wilkin son and were entertained by Miss L Brechin and Mr H Brackin. Supper by W Lauder followed late dancing and praise for MC T Bath. A bride ready guest from Armidale drew praise for dress.
A rowdy column notes That Midger lost his girl Saturday night and remains searching Tuesday. It mentions That Tenterden awaiting this week’s paper and alleges various local happenings from raccoons and hares to a mining shop income and a party at Bradley's Parade.
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