Local Guyra Newspaper Notes Political Scrutiny and Community Updates
In the Guyra Argus dated Wednesday October 15 1902 a lively mix of politics and local news unfolds. It reports on parliamentary drama over Mr Sleath and Mr Cann with attacks from members including Mr Jessop Mr Bleath and Mr Meagher during an extended session. It also notes a pending Glen Innes Inverell railway feature and a Guyra football club meeting revealing debt and a 1s member levy. The issue includes a visit to dentist Dr McR Simpson Armidale detailing a high tech Wilkerson Hydraulic chair and equipment, a successful cribbage tournament won by F W Griffin with runner up C H Moore and Tom Guy, plus gloves and ping pong contests. A new cricket pavilion in Guyra park is praised, rain and cold affecting Brushy Creek weather with notable lamb losses, and Brushy Creek players listed for an upcoming match. A Roman Catholic mission is planned in Guyara and local boxing results feature McCall defeating Doherty in five rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleath
Mr Cann
Cann
Wilcannia
Jessop
Bleath
Meagher
Tweed
Eden George
Norton
Arosa
Advta
Glen Innes-Inverell
Guyra
Starr's Hotel
Youman
Mc R. C. Simpson
Armidale
Simpson
F. W. Griffin
C. H. Moore
Tom Guy
C.H. Moore
Guyra Park
Late News Highlights Across Melbourne Sydney and Rural Districts
The report notes parliamentary delay and withdrawal of a motion in Victoria. It cites Aorangi arrival at Circular Quay, murder cases including Constable Johnstone and Guilfoyle, and an Indian hawker killing his wife. Madame Melba concerts and hospital donations are recorded alongside weather shifts, drought relief, and school and agricultural updates across regions.
Boers Welcome in Paris and Plan for Loan Aid
In Paris crowds applauded Boer generals amid some anti British sentiment. General Botha halted charity appeals to deliver a political speech urging France to help stop Boer autonomy from worsening. The Standard notes his rhetoric hindered autonomy talks as Generals visited the President's residence and met the Premier and War Minister. The Imperial Government plans a guaranteed loan of thirty million for the Transvaal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Great Britain
Botha
Committee For
France
Tonic Medicine in the World Market Sale at Tarella Guyra
Waller J. Hawke & Co with A. B. Curtis announce public auction of W Tapp’s high class stock near Tarella Guyra. The sale includes 1000 mixed sheep in wool 24 mixed cattle 21 horses saddle and draught and all farming plant wind furniture. Full details to follow from the auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller J. Hawke & Co
A. 8. Curtis
W Tapp
Tarella
Guyra
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Guyra Argus
The
ARGUS
Ac- Ramya
Brushy Creek
Young Lambs
Langothlin
Baturday
H. Chisholm
D. Jackson
R Mulligan
J. Chisholm
E.jackson
P. Parsons
G. Chisholm
H. Jackson
D. Cameron
W. Higgins
T. Jackson
Parsons
Guyan
McCall
Hansard
Barton
Circular Quay
Johnstone
Shaw
Guilfoyle
Melbourne
Tion
Dancan Gillies
Madame Melba
Black Mountain
Wee Black Mountain School
Ukinatian Endeavor Society
Curtis
Glen Innes
London
Tuesaday
Transvaal
Ursedaty
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