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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1940
Page
1
Fragmented OCR lists a mix of business, church, and meeting notices. Mentions a hairdresser, Central Cafe entrance, contact hints, and various church events including Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist services with times and speakers. Also references prayer meetings, Sunday schools, and fellowship activities in a crowded, garbled fashion.
Weather hurts trout fishing with fewer fish than usual and several large catches reported at Guyra. Local figures and families are listed with holiday notes, births, marriages, and moves. Community notices include upcoming shire meeting and council work on water supply and fire protection.
The ewirl reports a boundary redraw in the Tenterfield electorate. People interested should visit the local office for details on changes and affected areas.
The Country Press decides that free advertising for patriotic purposes will be offered in wartime while paid advertising remains the paper’s revenue model. Complimentary editorial content will be published at the editor’s discretion, with political ads guarded to protect newspapers from interference.
Guyra Golf Club Open Day drew players despite poor weather with notable scores and posts. Gerry leads several pairs with steady rounds as Butt and Cameron show strong finishes. King, Canali, and Jemee also post solid scores amid challenging conditions. Flyers note a forthcoming Open Day with local entrants encouraged to participate.
A fragmented cricket score snippet shows Guyra Ramblers versus Ryanda. Mentions players and incomplete scoring details with unclear affiliations and outcomes. Names appear garbled, hindering precise results or team standings.
The secretary of the Orange Metood reported petrol rationing would cut work for taxi drivers in Sydney from 3000 to about 2000, due to reduced mileage. Officials named Hawtins and Thairhw as involved, with Valued figures Paddy Vine and Tommy cited in the context.
The obituary notes the death of Mr. Charles J Brarry age sixty in New South Wales after a long winter illness. Survived by a widow and several children including Allan, Phillip, and Cal, with brothers Geo, Nohert, Thomas, and a surviving brother Mr. denies Sturt at Guyra. The funeral was conducted by Rev R A Harris at the church and grave.
A lorry belonging to Mewes Jaroat Tres of Elenore carrying wool from Vayudise Brativai overturned while moving into Nradhw Street opposite Tatt's Matel. The Wales scattered in tiny spots. vehicle lightly damaged and towed to Hoengoer's Garage. Traffic blocked for about thirty minutes.
Auction text shows sale of a 68 CHEVROLET and a FORD A MODEL TOURING with details of condition and registration. Item appears to include engine parts and general automotive components. Sale location cited as HERB BURGESS ENGINEERING SPECIALISTS on BRADLEY STREET, CUTBA.
A fragmented plea requests urgent charitable assistance for British men women and children affected by ongoing attacks. Donors are named across a long list of individuals and organizations in Guyra Shire and surrounding areas, urging submissions to Mr J E Phelan and local councils.
The Council of the North and North Western District met at the University Amitdale to arrange programs for the forthcoming Arua Conference next February. Attendees discussed lectures on soil decisions, the sugar industry, and livestock diseases, with additional talks on pastoral and agricultural issues. The Bureau’s usual October meeting is set for the 12th at Guy Pullie School with reinforced attendance and safety measures for Novembers gathering.
September railway figures show tickets issued 197. revenue items listed with parentheticals. Despatches include wool 217, maize 15, cattle 1 truck, total tonnage 595. various line items named with quirky OCR errors.
Ollera Golf Club reports a record score of 71 by a player named Cameron with a nine gross, while several associates and ladies posted solid rounds in a club event. The note invites members to Ollern Opry Day next Saturday the 12th, with profits supporting the Air Raid Warning Fund and urges attendance as the course and greens are described as in splendid order.
Guyra weather notes a cheque for 33 pounds presented by Thepeeter of Sehoole to the Mayor of Great Meximum. Over past week funds from district school sales earmarked 200 pounds for British war victims and 130 pounds for the Newcastle Patriotic and War Fund. The Mayor promised to approve the allocation.
Supreme Court verdict in a defamation suit awards 2000 pounds split between 1000 for personal reputation damage and 1000 for damages to trade. The case followed a July letter from Station 20 alleging harm to the plaintiff’s health and standing in the town. The defendant pled not guilty.
A garbled account notes that a minister addressed abroad letters and complaints regarding an order from the Australian Commander. Officials say tampering with the order may have occurred but the matter remains tied to military practice and likely misdirection.
Queensland meteorologist Mr. Jones predicts unsettled weather with potential floods across Gippland and Alyse region through October 20. Expected drying later month with risks of dusty conditions in Viebowla and nearby areas.
Report describes drivers honking and driving erratically to clear stock on a road encounter. Livestock move unpredictably including sheep and cattle, causing delays and hazards. Suggests drover poling up, drivers yielding, and maintaining low speed to reduce noise and agitation, keeping gear silent for safer passage.
Fragmentary text shows scattered dates numbers and month to date figures with unclear context. No identifiable people organizations or events present.
An advertisement for a treatise on breaking and thriving of Bheop Doge and a broad catalog of products. Includes contact details for J. J. Watkins Congem in Molkowrin Victoria and a call for vacancies, retail opportunities, and credit options. Mentions varied goods from stock foods to extra treats and mentions a profit claim.
A meeting of the Guyricket Cole is slated for Saturday night in Hoopm de the Goer Bline Chambers. The gathering is described as vital to the farming season. G. Woodway (Acting Secretary) signs as secretary.
Observations on how sunlight exposure and high temperatures cause greening and skin damage in tubers. Green areas form under the skin, leading to bitter flavors and potential inedibility. Excess sun also breeds shriveling, leathery patches, and altered color, stressing prevention of prolonged exposure.
Golf event at Guyra with players including Mrs Crokery, Mrs Diddulphlay Shoolai, Miss Prose, and Ming Joule McLeon among others posting scores. Wednesday monthly draw noted with top marks by Caddy and McLean. next round scheduled Wednesday.
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