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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1934
Page
1
An advertisement announces job printing done with neatness and dispatch at prices competitive with Sydney and other providers. The notice promotes efficient, quality service and references Ley and The Argus as benchmarks. Character fragments suggest a local printer inviting orders and stressing prompt fulfillment.
The Guyra Argus records its weekly publication in a Thursday issue dated October 25 1934. The listing presents the standard newspaper text from the historic Queensland region with local notices and community items.
A large turnout at Arcadia Theatre Hall for the Annual Catholic Juvenile Ball featured the coronation of Melva Archibald as Queen. Rey OBrien and parish members praised participants including Princesses, attendants, and the floral procession while officials thanked organizers, including Mrs. Willis, MC W. Wrodie, and the Arcila Orchestra for a smooth ceremony.
A report describes Mr. Everett undergoing a recent operation in Sydney with a good recovery. It notes Mrs. Feerett’s strong recovery and mentions Mr. Cantwell, a former federal candidate for New England, collapsing and being taken to Lewisham Hospital where the operation and recovery proceed.
A garbled report lists players and scores from a local game with names such as Hodder Copeland and Mather, plus team totals and partial standings. The text references bowling, a stadium, and multiple individuals, but many names and figures are unreadable.
A jumbled OCR text references a public sale action and various officials or entities such as Waratalis Mack Mountain Abseibben SP OR and Paylor TH Dean. It mentions participants, locales including NW thease Mian WW Vrememtan and Lopom shar, with scattered names and phrases signaling a municipal auction or sale proceeding.
Clipped report mentions rain showers and 83 points at Gust Ott. It notes state elections likely in March or early April. Also references a church convent success, results from Southern Crosson and Hierro College exams, and an intermediate examination schedule with named supervisory officials.
The listed act shows include daredevil flights, a winged ballet, and a film of a dramatic stage. Audiences will see stars of the era and a mysterious curtain of spectacle as performers like Sir Nigel Fair and Toews Case headline a diverse program.
Fragmentary text describes a theatre program with a “Star” Theatre show and a pending Saturday Monday performance on November 3 and 5. It mentions audience appeal, booking demand, and a notable visitor from Japan, Mr. Fr. Nonwara, discussing Australia Japan trade and wool markets.
The Guyra Golf Club held a hole competition yesterday with top scores from Miss Mange Veeman 36 and Mrs Stevenacnt and Mrs Mitchell 40. Other results include Mrs Quintan and Miss McLean 44, Miss Howes 47, Mrs Madgwick 42, and Mrs Hamilton 44. An 18 hole stroke competition is scheduled for next Wednesday.
The Country Golf Club reports Mrs Fisher sweeping yesterday's 27 hole competition with a new V F and winning the 68 stroke event and Toe medal. She defeated Mrs Phelan in the associates Kreck-vt and Miss Pearson beat Miss Mc Wowman. Next week the final round of Fisher's eclectic competition will be played.
Mr C W A Scott and Captain T Campbell Black completed the Centenary air race at Flemington Melbourne at 3.34 pm after a 71 hour 48 minute flight from Mildenhall. Dutch aviators Parmentier and Moll followed finishing about 2 hours 44 minutes later with the Douglas plane. An American pair Turner and Tang born were delayed by a damaged oil pipe forcing a later landing.
Adilrce notes at a landholders gathering warn that natural enemies like birds may combat an anticipated grasshopper outbreak. He cites that even a small flock of 100 meadowlarks could control large numbers, but a single acre might harbor up to 40,000,000 hoppers if infestation proceeds unchecked.
Mr A S Henry displayed the skin of a giant dingo shot by a Dorrigo trapper. The animal allegedly killed cattle aged 1 years and 15 sheep in one night. Graziers offered a reward for its scalp, and the dingo was described as possibly the largest ever shot in Australia.
In memory of our dear father Richard Moore who departed this life 24th October 1933 We wish you loving father not only today but every day from his wife and daughters and grandchildren
A special train from Glen Tones on Sunday for the Euch aristic Procession of Arnildale leaves Gugra at 5:30 am. The fare is 4 shillings return.
Mr Siltey and a photographer visited Guyra yesterday as they prepare to film a feature at the Star Theatre. A portable viewer and travel pictures from across Australia will be shown, highlighting a forthcoming big talkie with local focus.
The Sydney Wool Sales showed dust and faulty lines but offered several attractive clips. Brokers reported an average last week of 12 6 2 per sale, with better class wool ranging higher than late rates, amid keen competition from Bradford and buyers from Japan and the Continent. Of 5757 sale lots, many were sold at auction and 726 disposed privately.
A brief entertainment item announces a movie ball event titled The Ball of a Lifetime to be held on Monday in November. The notice emphasizes a festive gathering with film themes and a community invitation.
The Duke of Gloucester arrived in the Federal Capital yesterday amid a warm Canberra welcome. He responded to speeches from the Senate leader and the Speaker, hoping his visit would strengthen imperial ties and highlight the benefits of a free system of government. The crowd praised his reception as a sign of growing goodwill.
A brief nautical exchange shows a ship officer chiding a traveler as the watch sounds, hinting at discipline aboard and shared strain during a calm period at sea.
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