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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1903
Page
2
Open column letter argues for selling land near Guyra in 2 to 5 acre blocks as the town grows into a business centre. The writer urges readers to back the plan despite opposition from a correspondent named Porcupine, noting Mr Holohan’s rep thrown out and urging community action.
A reader letters page rumbles about an anonymous critic using the name Porcupine. The writer condemns the anonymous correspondent as cowardly and urges him to sign his name to a public rebuttal. He defends land policy and argues ten acres could aid a family while mocking the critic.
A letter to the editor complains that boys roam hotels at night and risk moral decline. The writer blames parents for not supervising their children and urges authorities to act, noting Constable Wilson could easily confront the youths and warn them to turn away from the alleged downward path.
The excerpt records agreement with Mr Hollobane’s argument in a polite, formal exchange. It notes concurrence with his points and reflects a measured, district-level discourse on the referenced matter.
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