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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1904
Page
3
Government Advertisement from the Department of Public Instruction Sydney invites tenders for additions at the Public School Black Mountain. Plans and specifications available at the school and the department. Tenders due by noon Thursday 8 September 1904. contact John L. Fegan.
MEaic Huddy Cameron Studio advertises a 10 by 12 bromide enlargement in oak frame for 15 shillings. It lists enamel cabinet photographs at 12s 6d a dozen, 6d for six 7x, 6d for three 5a, and 3d for extras. Old photos recopied with children and groups as a specialty. Inquiries via Maré Hiddy c/o Mrs Starr, Guyra. For two weeks only.
Pony races set for the Laoon Course on Saturday afternoon September 10. Details will appear in the next issue. March 8. Hop. See.
A farmers event titled Farmers Adhocake organized by John Roche aimed at raising support for a cause lacking aid. It promotes resistance to a wrong and hope for a distant future with collective goodwill. The date listed is Thursday September 1.
The new ministry is formed under Mr Carruthers with W H Moore appointed Minister for Mines and Agriculture at 8. The appointment is praised by supporters in Bingara and Guyra. The Daily Telegraph lauds his capability and readiness to take on ministerial duties and responsibilities.
State Assembly adjourns until September 20. Nomination day for Bingara set for September 8 with polling on September 14. Guyra Jockey Club meets December 14 with an added £50 prize money to attract entries. Mr Hall may oppose Mr Moore in Gunnedah. Thomas MP to visit Guyra aboard the 12 80 goods train to meet electors. A short story Autumn Lovers appears in this issue.
A jumble notes very cold weather with sleet on Tuesday night and mentions strikes in mines and across states. It ODs to a health advert for Woods' Peppermint Care, claiming it eases coughs and boosts daily vitality.
The Guyra Jockey Club met at McKeoughs Hotel with Joe McMullen presiding. Financials were noted as satisfactory with debits and credits across racing and fencing accounts. Officers were elected including L Dutton as President and T Rae as Secretary, and prizes set for several handicaps. The next annual meeting is scheduled for December 14 with entries advertised in local papers.
A notice for electors of Eingara calling a meeting at Mrs W Moore's Hotel on Saturday night. Attendees urged to attend. J Rocuz is acting as Honorary Secretary pro tempore.
David Fletcher aged 90 dies after 68 years in Walcha district. Scottish native, son of Thomas Fletcher and nephew of Sir David Fletcher. He owned Cairnie estate for 40 years and left over £25,000 in land and £5,000 personal estate to be divided among seven living children and daughters with Mrs James Moore as principal recipient.
A marvellous increase of foxes is reported from the Gwodagai district. Safe Cure for Children. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is a safe medicine. It always cures, and is not on safe, but pleasant to take. Sur vale by J. McMullen Woods Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds never fails. 1/6
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