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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
1
A dated textile ad lists Black Italian Cloth Aprove and 4a Lid items, cotton voiles, red and pink silks with yard prices, crepe de Chine varieties in all shades, with special discounts including 10 percent, or 2 shillings in the pound. Boots and shoes advertise cash deals.
The Guyra Coff’s Harbour Railway issue dominates the Du maree4 Shire Council meeting. Dr Perot urges support for railway construction and a ministerial deputation, while figures from the conference seek banded backing. A recent thunderstorm dropped 25 points of rain with another thunderstorm noted today.
Fragmentary notice lists a Sunday service at a Methodiat Church with attendees or speakers including B. Hopper. Other distorted lines mention a 1 p.m. start and a possible miscellaneous time entry.
Mr Lashn alls unveils fresh saddle comfort claim with high priced wares and guaranteed refunds if not as represented. Mr Nicholls asserts 100 percent perfection in maddie making and offers a free post catalogue of saddlery items and harnesses.
A letter protests that the Guyra P., A. and H. Association is being used to push a New State movement. It accuses the committee of political bias, notes a rejected gold medal gift from the movement, and urges a formal repudiation at the next meeting to preserve the society’s nonpolitical constitution.
At the B S and 8 1 League meeting presided by H F White plans were set for Saturday events at Odd Fellows Hall and School of Arts memorial. Diggers urged to bring trophies and medals. uniforms permitted. Guyra Band to play. A public holiday and a war picture show start the program at 7 00 with 1914 15 star medal presentations to soldiers.
Mr E B Carr MLA Cumberland will participate in Saturday’s local celebrations. Sergeant D J ONeill of Moree, long stationed at Guyra, has received notice of transfer to Moraya on the Boath Coast. The move is requested by the sergeant due to climate.
A short guide explains making a home cough remedy using simple ingredients. It warns against store bought mixtures with harmful additives and suggests a basic, safer alternative that can be prepared at home. It emphasizes care for children and urges simple preparation.
General regret follows deaths of Mrs. Cregan of Morehan Ben Lomond and Mrs McCrossin of Wandeworth. Mrs Cregan, wife of M J Cregan, died in Armidale from peritonitis after pneumonia. A baby girl was born seven weeks earlier and pneumonia struck soon after. Survived by husband and two young children. Funeral at Armidale last Saturday conducted by Rev Father Carrell. Mrs McCrossin died at age 89, survived by two sons Samuel H and Robert and four daughters Mrs Lane Mrs Lockrey Miss McCrossin and Miss McCrossin. Funeral at Wandeworth Friday with Rev McKie officiating.
The sanitary contractor at Tingha is criticized for poor work and abuse when approached. The council may defer decisions on raising rates next year or seek ministerial approval for higher rates. Monthly reports show impounded animals and proposed penalties, with a move to add to Bendley store and no infectious disease reports this month. A billiards match takes place at McGovern's Tonight. A mail bag exchange between Sydney and Guyra is deemed sufficient. John Hackett is tasked with gathering evidence for the Work Committee on railway matters.
At the Guvra Shire Council meeting a letter from Mr BR 8 Vincent requested a delegation to interview the Premier and Minister for Works about the Colf's Hare born-Goyra railway. Dr White was chosen to represent the council for a possible Sydney visit in November.
A sister honors John N. Crowley of the 4th Battalion who died in action at Passchendaele Ridge on 12 October 1917, aged 52. Read as a memorial notice from Mrs T J Leaby of Goyra.
The notice lists a charity donation drive at Moors A A Brown and Co. rooms on Thursday next from 10 am to 4 pm with Edna Dawson and Jeanie Stevenson as collectors. A Meahor and Advocate meeting at Gayra Unvom Church is set for Wednesday afternoon to discuss building a Presbyterian church at Gayra.
Keen interest marked the sale of gensing books at Gnyrm on Saturday afternoon. Messina, A A Brown Co acting on instructions from Mr F L White of Sau Mare Armidale offered the estates East View and Willow Tree in Aberfoyle district about Ys mile from Goyra. East View comprised three blocks totaling 1720 acres 900 acres and 80 acres. East View was bought by Elon Grills of Rook Abbey Aberfoyle at 24s 6d and 24d per acre in inspection. The third block went to Joliet Aragier Avon Brook Aberfoyle at 5 10 6 per acre. Willow Tree comprising about 1205 acres was passed in though offered at reserve. Devis Finlayson Mount Winn Armidale held the bid at 8 per acre.
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