03 Nov 1910
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1910
Page
1
A letter decries post election tactics including boycotts and threats. It criticizes the Liberal side for lack of clean politics and defends the right to vote freely without fear. The writer laments suppression of civil rights and urges adherence to democratic principles.
Mr W A Kirk orders sale at his Guyra area farm three miles away. Public auction offers stock including 42 mixed cattle milkers calves steers and unbroken stock. farm machinery such as Massey Harris and 2 furrow ploughs. household items like cedar tables, beds, cookware, and sewing machine. Cash terms.
Rev AW leads services at Guyra with 1 am and 7 80 p.m. sessions noted. Craton Mr H E Taylor and Rov W H Bradley listed among speakers. Black Mountain set for 3 p.m. activities with a 7 80 p.m. listing in Guyra calendar.
The Lispgothlim Common Trustees were appointed: Robert John Stone, H 8 King, Martin Egan, James Piper, Jan, and L Mott. Obituaries note the passing of Mr Joseph B Dawson at 63 after long illness and of Mr Wa Small of Grafton at 40 with five dependents. Telephony poles progress, with 70 erected. Mr L Simpson leaves City Bank post for Dorrigo.
Wednesday's event celebrated public spirit and earned thanks to outgoing workers. Local residents observed a crowd of about 20 000 at the Cup race. Various locals including Mr. Simpson and Mr. Chapman were referenced in movement coverage.
Sporting News reports Tuesday results with hurdles and nursery and railway handicaps led by winners Broadwood Woolerina Mindful and Comedy King in a 2 miles race for £6000 at Melbourne. Contenders included Trafalgar Apple Pie Flavin, with Mindful taking a strong early lead before Comedy King surged to victory into the final stretch.
Alex Prater of Baan Bas near Bogeabri samples the first wheat of the season calling it Thaw from Farrer. He notes yields about seven three bushels per acre and ships a trunk load to Moser. Lindley Walker and Co and W J White report frost damage is less severe than some papers claim.
The article reports widespread cyanide use by bushmen for hunting and pest control, noting heavy stock losses and possible criminal prosecutions. It cites Mr Robert Moore losing two draught mares and a saddle horse near Oban, with landowners restricting access to protect property. It also mentions election results in Durham and Hastings-M'Leay with Brown and Morton elected.
Friday’s concert featured Miss Coughlin in strong voice performing Dream of Home Annie Laurie Mary of Argyle Dear Little Shamrock and Home Sweet Home. Miss Hayes of Sydney played violin Souvenir with a fine contralto in My Darling Folk and a Venetian Boat Song duet. Miss Adkins offered Bing Sweet Bird and April Morn. Mr J Giles improved with Queen of the Earth and Thorn. Mona Wade accompanied, while the hall piano drew criticism. Stock and Station Journal discusses polish on horse stallion certification and public auctions face penalties for improper conduct at Bathurst sale yards.
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