26 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
1
May Shire Clerk MO E PHELAN is said to waive to have his name inserted in such list amid a local notice. The fragment notes a procedural step involving a named official and a roster include.
The issue notes cattle for private sale from Mr T E Gale and invites inspection. A Berlin correspondent reports Italian women in skirmishes at Tripoli. Turkish surrender rumors are unfounded. Shanghai cites neutrality concerns over China’s request to powers. Irish Nationalist leader J E Redmond says House of Commons can pass Home Rule despite Lords. West Australian Labor Ministry appoints Mr T Walker as Minister for Justice. Walker’s varied career as journalist and politician is noted.
Me Trofle warned at Carlowia on Monday that fifty schools in the country were closed due to lack of teachers and that England may be asked to supply personnel. The Jislinn Government ordered 50,000 tons of coal for war. The Lithgow strike lingers in fifteenth week with no settlement. Red Flag of Revolution raised at Chinese Masonic Society in Sydney but without escalation. Catalogues of 6250 bales submitted at Monday’s stations. market largely unchanged with some lines irregular. Grand Ball at M C L O C F Lodge Guyra promised music and refreshments. The Halban rebuilt with a new floor and improved facilities. Progress Association committee election set for Monday. increased membership noted and local improvements cited. Membership two shillings sixpence. ballots to be issued tomorrow, return by Monday evening.
The scene covers a Tack water race day with perfect weather drawing a large crowd and officials praised for smooth execution. A wild dog drive near Carndhu yielded bounty money to T Grills and West Grills totaling £6. The racing program featured handlers and locals, with results including Playboy and Moonlight in varied pony and horse events, plus several demanding hurdles and prize races.
A correspondent notes this spring is unusually favorable with orchards promising rich yields and pest control progress. Rabbits remain numerous while farmers accelerate fencing and land protection efforts. Local roads between Guy Fawkes and Armidale are set for extensive repairs, and a large funeral draws wide attendance from the district.
Agricultural authorities in Tamworth announce four new potato varieties imported for trial on the farm of Mr William Moore senior. Inspector Y A E McDonald notes seed supply is small and will plant the potatoes in November on Moore's experiment plot with supervision from Mr McDonald and Mr Valder. Previous shipments from Sydney included Browsail’s Branty Beauty Manhattan Bliss Satinfac tion Coronation Queen of the Valley Early Rose and Adirondack along with manure dispatches.
At Gunnedah District Court Judge Gibson heard appeals from Liverpool Plains and Coonabarabran Shire Councils over land assessments. Appellants claimed valuations inflated by prior years. the tribunal reduced Goolhi, Carrawilla, Talbarra, Werilla, and Ulimambri figures while keeping others near or below previous levels. The panel cited improvements and valuation practices under current law as factors shaping municipal rates.
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