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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1905
Page
3
At a Progress committee meeting residents argued that without proper police protection the town face ongoing disturbances centered at North Guyra. They urged action to avoid leaving a constable to man the old barracks and asked Mr P. J. Thomas to intervene to halt the proposal.
Local and general reports indicate the first wool of the season reached the market on Saturday. The Wool merchant Mr Woiderman is said to have bid aloud from Mr Peter, with expectations of commanding a high figure.
Workers streamline wool processing as small sheds stand ready. Efficient operations aim for steady elips and smoother workflow across all yards. Local observers predict improved output and better timing this season.
On Saturday Mr Johnson the redl Woo and skin buyer showed a sheepskin he purchased from Mr Pst Heaghney. The skin weighed about 20 ba and fetched 9s 94d, a likely record for weight and price in the region.
Fires spread through Grafton Lismore Dungog Gannadeh and R’cmond districts destroying the home of J H McDonald near Corombe on Great Sunday. Several other buildings escaped but suffered pasture fencing and timber losses.
In accord with the Jury Amendment Act of 1905 the district jurors for Armidale and Guyra towns gathered. A 20 mile radius was set, with Inverquettte and nearby delegates attending. The event produced a solid local win amid a strong westerly gale, and the visiting party was hosted at a banquet in the evening.
Eva Boondy aged 17 died Wed afternoon at Brereton's Kalle edge when she slipped from a precipice and struck rock ridges. She died instantly. body found mangled with broken limbs. Two other girls present, recalling a prior death of a youth named Nelson in the same area.
Fire at Ward's Mistake in town damaged a wool shed containing five bales of wool and a new press. No insurance covered the property, and owners face a heavy loss. The shed and additions were recently completed, with the fire believed caused by a defective engine or safe condition.
Vague note mentions Mosare Young and contractors with a Gulf Oilers reference. Rain is requested. overall meaning and specifics are not discernible from the readable text.
Thor Arndell was found guilty at the Avondale Sesmione on Tuesday of carnal knowledge of Olga Archer a 14 year old, and sentenced to hard labour.
Tattersall’s Hotel at Tattersall’s is taken over as Mr Parnell and Mr Tuovi arrive in Guyra. The pair, noted for science and sport, bring useful reputation and are expected to boost local affairs. The Argue journal extends good wishes for their year.
The Catholic Ball tonight features Armidale String Band with Cooper delivering music. Supper will be served in the marquee and hall with evergreen decorations. Ladies’ committee worked hard for a successful event to raise funds for a new church in Guyra.
A Saturday session of the Ground Committee at Tattereal discussed fence specifications for a pavilion. Attendees Movers Everett Rae Porses and Mulligan with Mr Ford invited for input. The group approved minor alterations and agreed to adopt rationed fencing for Glen Innes and a deep shed frame.
The Gazette of Sint October lists birds protected for ten years from the date noted. Ground lark welcome frea white breasted swallows lyre bird king fisher laughing jacham cuckoo black cockaten king jmrrott owl strawnecked white glossy ibis wanga pigeon grey thrush ragiale Mba 9 Pin land cur lew.
The season brings high wool profits as stations send large bales to market. Some flocks yield up to 3000 bales with bale values around £16, while buyers from England France and Germany praise the high quality. New South Wales shearing promises strong output with an estimate of 45 million sheep shorn in the period.
Railway returns show October passenger figures 163 and outward goods tonnage 124 with values 120 pounds 28 shillings 1d. Goode and Bewt 2qr relate to charges. Additional tonnage 174 Sowte 2qr yields 967 pounds. Overall total revenue 606 pounds.
Black Mountain notes a Friday defeat by two games with illness keeping several Indies from playing. A meeting formed about 20 players to start a club, aiming for a competitive season. Officials plan to open timbered local land for selection, boosting revenue and giving families a living. Fruit, berries, and early cherries appear as warm weather arrives. the public school is set to begin on Saturday in Fronre-The ani locality.
A Guyra Jockay Club committee meeting is set for Monday night at Tattoreali's Hotel. Monara Nankervis and Comming, along with Messrs M Mullen and Co, have announced a change of advertisement. Applications are invited for a paid secretary position at Guyra Shaw. W Penton has been sent to Armida's hospital. Me and Mrs M Keough departed Guyra yesterday. Due to space limits Lengothlin water and other items are held over. A farm opportunity will be discussed at Gayre on Thursday next.
Revenue of a Weather Board Cottage with four rooms and detached kitchen sold privately at Guyra. The property includes a garden and convenient amenities near the railway. Asking price £8 0s 4d, OWRTIS sole agent.
Trustees invite applications for the position of paid secretary at Guyra P A and H Association. Applications with credentials should be received by November 38th inst. at Nankrivik HR.
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