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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notes describe a bustling sports meet with Wandawaethy and others performing. Names like Trotter, Levy, Burgess, and Carter appear among results and lineups. The piece praises energetic play and lists multiple singles and pairs events with varied outcomes.
The article recalls a community reunion where Wolfes and Schnapps performed Theol Milestone and other pieces. Mr Moppett led a vocal set as Rev WH Bradley, The Tittle Trish girl and Wickerson of Guyra were praised. J Stewart and D Caner Keswwon led acting with Mrs James of Newcastle and Alicert Moore of Guyra among accompanists. The Reverend Merchant and Bradley spoke thanks. the National Anthem closed the event as visitors returned home fulfilled.
A Friday entertainment at Tenterden linked Anglican and Presbyterian communities with a varied programme. Mrs Cameron presided as audiences enjoyed a 24 item concert featuring piano overture, choruses, recitations by Mr Booth and others, and duets by Messrs Jackson and Moppett.
Moses Wye Hawke and Co report buying offered at Apinidiths on Friday for about 1100 young cattle with 450 high quality steers. Buyers judged owners' prices too high. 26 shiry heifers listed. At Homebush on Monday 921 cattle yarded with less demand. wethers and ewes sold, prices noted, market slower.
Land matters list several applicants and adjoining properties in the Armidale area. Names include Eimure, Sandon, Vinwouth, Great Ui0as, Clarke, Ward, E.S. Thoepe, Larrowyck, Mussel, Harlinge, Mandy Crork, Hanniage, Koimado, Hatton, Yarrowgele, Miles, and Band Greeks. Applications lodged at the Armidale Land Office are noted with multiple parish and locality references.
A report on a new wool cap making method and the Sorys Patent cup Faster by Goldsbrough Mort and Co Sydney praises a rapid sewing system for wool bate caps. It claims economy time and reduced twine while showing the clip to buyers with minimal waste. The piece notes limited demonstrations through Eiken Mort and Co Sydney.
The A M Lund P Co Ltd Sydney reports a weak opening to the 1908 wool sales week. Despite good attendance from buyers, values fell about 25 percent versus last season with irregular, downtrending prices and few buyers showing appetite for Merino grades amid a contracted trade outlook.
The Secretary of the Guyra Progress Committee reports a request from Me F J Thomas for nominations for the Mechanics Institute site. Aberfoyle resident G Frazier recovering after surgery at Armidale Hospital is progressing well. The Dumaresq Shire Council updates on the Guyra Guy Fawkes road condition, referred to the engineer for report. The Tenterfield P and A Society opens its 1909 show prize list.
Melbourne visitor Mr Woon and his wife spoke at a local Masonic Lodge toast about Boots Indigestion Cure aiding long term indigestion. An advocate claimed the remedy served as instant relief when doctors had failed, noting it was prepared from the late Dr Edward MRCS. Sold by chemists and stores at 6d per bottle.
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