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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
2
The fragment appears to be a damaged slogan from the Guyra Argus and Farmers Advocate. It references a cause and future, implying a promotional or campaign tone without clear names, dates, events, or locations to specify.
The Argus letter discusses inadequate Guyra post office facilities and urges independent premises for post and telegraph functions. It cites local proposals to enlarge or build anew, supported by Mr Sole and Mr Lackey, and urges action by Merare Moore and Wright with Progress Association backing. The paper promises continued coverage.
Weather over the weekend brought 3 inches of rain locally and heavier amounts across the district. Crops and pastures recover quickly, with cattle and domestic stock set to benefit as fields green up and farmers prepare for a promising harvest.
Local residents of Ben Lomond prepare for a grand ball to aid Kemble sufferers. Notices mention Mr Lee of Sydney taking a lease on Tattercall's Hotel, canine license reminders, church dedication at Arding, and a busy schedule of local news and upcoming meetings in Guyra.
In Sydney on Wednesday the House of Representatives subpended funding orders to allow Mr Watwou to move that the Connua Bill be referred to a select committee. The motion carried and Mr Deakin moved adjournment to arrange another visit by members to the Federal Capital site. Scattered showers and generally fine weather were reported in the state.
The piece notes a splendid fall renewing drought relief with abundant feed on Black Mountain. It reports a farmer losing two cows this week and dairy herds in low condition. Crops look promising and a wedding is expected soon, though names are withheld.
The report notes the death of Kelwin Tarrant at age 24 after serving briefly in South Africa and returning home. A Moredun Dingo Association meeting discussed land funds for scalp payments and future needs. Local weather signals a promising spring with improved conditions after a hard winter. There is mention of dingoes and their impact on livestock, including a mother and six pups recently caught.
Homebush sale saw New Zealand sheep and cattle lift prices with keen competition. About 10,000 sheep penned. prime merino wethers to 2m, extra prime to 288, good to 2s, medium to 14a. 400 cattle yarded including 140 NZ beasts. prime bullocks to 219, extra prime to £22, good to £16, medium to 210 10s. Beat beef now worth 55a per 100.
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