16 Oct 1930
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
1
Letters from Victoria Green of Goyra warns the Australian wool trade faces bankruptcy as prices plummet. She cites wartime measures and urges immediate action, including export restrictions to prop up prices, referencing past adjustments and current stock concerns.
A well attended meeting at Oddfellows Hall urged support for Labor candidate A Cameron. Speaker argued government failures in Guyra sheep theft, the Armidale Booth case, city bribery prosecutions, and wage cuts. He attacked Bavin administration on salaries and urged equal justice for workers and the poor.
A chaotic account describes a man attacked with a pistol and forced to swallow a revolver. Accused include Syaiy, Momus, Mebert Dinca and others. the party allegedly prompted by a related dispute. The assailants fled after a fatal shot at Willan Moxtey, with a car ride away from the scene.
Gayre Cricket Club announces entry of the B team into the A Grade Competition with a bye for the top team. A team will face Black Mountain at Gayre on Saturday, while Gayre H team plays practice match at Sandy Creek. Key players and scores noted include J Ryan, L Phelan, Crossman, Johnson, Helyar, and others. subscriptions are due by week end to sustain participation.
Church notices from Fogland and Sanday list services and events. Details include times for meetings at various chapels, youth welfare sessions, certificate distributions, and evening sermons led by Rev. Norwin McKie and Rev. Walkdeo Brown.
Local resident Mr King found a native bear near his home in Llangothlio and brought it to the School for observation. Six candidates from the Convent High School are noted for an Intermediate assessment. A footballers banquet at Guayra Football Club offers music and entertainment at the Arcadia Theatre with a dance, and a Davee concludes the evening.
A Golden wedding celebration was held at Willoween Woodsworth on Thursday October 2 for Mr and Mrs Ward. About forty guests attended with Mr Coates of E Viewr Glen presiding and praising the couple’s long marriage and shared memories. The pair received numerous handsome presents.
Labor candidate Mr T F Wilson revisits the Guyra sheep slealing case at a street meeting. He alleges four to five of Mr Drummond's venal aides were under suspicion, cites water flooding a paddock on Chisholm property as providence, and accuses detectives of using ex criminals. He says the Government refuses to inquire, and that Drummond must stand by his constituents.
Sunday reports say racketeer Jack Diamond was found wounded with three bullet wounds in a hotel room and taken to hospital, not expected to live. The incident followed a spate of gang shootings with several killings and Diamond’s prior attempts to flee enemies.
Two men, a grazier and an assurance company, face charges amid a fraud case. Prosecution notes Dowling conspired with others to manipulate shares and cancel applications, with a proposed £275 to £9068 sum cited in the proceedings.
A government gazette notes a four party land settlement near Young, with 429 acres including 16 acres of orchard mainly apples and cherries. It describes capital values, compensation and costs, farm works, pruning and spraying, proposed timely payments, and railway link considerations affecting the farmlease and plains.
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