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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
2
An old printed ad promotes Hean’s Essence as a cough remedy for children. It claims to ease whooping cough and sore throats, requires two shillings’ worth, and stresses that the mixture contains no opiates or strong drugs. The text notes benefits without harmful ingredients and targets chemists and stores.
The Guyra Argus published Tuesday evening July 27 1916 features local notices and news items from Guyra and surrounding districts. This issue records community updates and public notices typical of a regional Australian weekly paper in 1916.
The discussion centers on early closing as a war measure affecting hotel revenues and licensing fees. Proponents argue concessions should be granted to ease relief for hotelkeepers while critics warn against penalising moderate patrons. Authorities stress compliance with law and a measured approach near soldiers camps.
John Newberry of Gayra applied for permission to reside on two holdings in Tubla Warra parish Bandon. Mr Kearney argued that land area capacity remains key despite the Amending Crown Land Act changes. After evidence and argument the Board granted the application to reside on one of the two holdings.
A brief note reports that Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and Clyde New York has failed to meet expectations. The item notes disappointing results and unclear efficacy for readers seeking relief.
Church of England lists Sunday services at Aberfoyle and Guyra with changes due to the vicary. Special services mark the second retirement of the empire entry into the Great War with times at St James Gayra and intercession at Presbyterians.
Prices listed for maize, onions, potatoes, pumpkins and eggs across Sydney market, with ton and pair figures. Poultry and fowl prices noted including hens, roosters, ducks and drakes. Brisbane would sales show greasy meat bids and accrued offers.
Mr 1 GB Stavenson, manager of the Hack of NSW, presented the appended list of contributions to date in response to the appeal by the French Australian League of Help in Sydney.
Banday night dispatches report Australians attacking south eastern Ponieres and Guillemont front while Territorials strike south west of Pozieres. Longueval recaptured by Allies but Germans retook northern part. Heavy bombardment precedes limited advances as Australians hold Vociures and suffer extremely light casualties.
A dramatic scene at the Admiralty at night as orders arrive at the helm of war. Clerks and officers gather while the crowd sings and a telegram announces hostilities, signaling naval actions worldwide.
A meeting of the Guyra P., A., and H. Association was held at the Showground with A Everett presiding. War Fund and Red Cross groups secured Showground and Pavilion use for October 4. Life membership policy and Roll of Honor were discussed. one life member was revoked and a new badge was proposed. accounts were approved and the next meeting set for August 26 at 11 am.
Mrs W Cox recovers well after Sydney operation. Reports from Menangle Camp praise conditions and discipline. In Invergowrie soldiers depart for theatre. one constable injured in a street accident. A heavy storm causes 75 points of rain. town lighting debate advances at Shire Council. Red Cross plans appeal for French children amid war hardship. Sydney-born Richard O’Connell killed in France with New Zealand Forces. Anti conscription meeting in Sydney disrupted by soldiers and civilians.
A reward is posted for the return of two five pound notes lost between Llagngathlin and Ben Lomount. Delivery to McCnossry's Stone, Wands Worth, or Ricuino Daves, Carrier, is requested. The notice names G Gaubanuer and Jas McTinvens as involved parties.
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