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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1935
Page
1
A damaged excerpt notes butter production and consumption trends in Australasia around 1920 30 000 vines 1983 figures are unclear and the text cites impact on workers families. It asserts relief work and poverty influence eating conditions while describing low income limits on leather and white foods.
A farewell social in honor of Miss Doris Briggs ahead of her marriage to Mr Joe Miller was held Monday in Guyra. Speeches praised Miss Briggs, gifts included a red chenille velvet coat, and Mr Miller received praise for service as a telephonist at the Guyra exchange. Supper followed, with floral displays of LM and 1.6 admired inside the hall.
The Guyra Rifle Club reports shoot results from the local range at 500 and 600 yards. Notable performers include Willie as the most improved shooter, with Beesley posting 25 at 500 and 32 at 600 yards, and Hutton and Fraser among the consistent shooters. A Ben Lomond versus Guyra match is planned for Saturday September fib at 2 pm over 500 and 600 yards with the Guyra team listed and a call for absentees to notify the secretary.
Railway figures compare August 1935 with 1934 showing revenue totals and tonnage. Revenue items include coaching £223, income £489 and livestock £22 with misc £5 and overall total £013 noted against £793 previous. Inward and outward goods show tonnages for general, special and miscellaneous categories, plus Wool and Cholf dispatched and livestock movements.
Oldest resident Mrs Elizabeth Ann Howes dies at Carleen Hospital from acute influenza at age SY after long health. Funeral Saturday at the church with Rev R A Harris conducting the service. Surviving family includes Meer, William, James, Mrs Hoss Lewisham, and Miss KE Howes. James Tierney dies at Clarelen Hospital from pneumonia aged 67. Funeral to Armidale. Mrs Ane Lord, 77, dies at Liagoblin residence from brancho pneumonia. Burials arranged in Tamworth. funeral details by Mrs F J Turner Guyra.
The results list Mrs Stevenson, Square. Mrs Madgwick, Square. Mins McLean 2 down. Mian Stewart 2 down. Mire Briggs 4 down. Mrs Youman 6 down. Mrs Mitchell 7 down. Mra Darke 0 down. Next Wednesday the Monthly Stroke Competition will be played.
Ted Rudd of Guyra is critically ill with pneumonia. In other news Glidys Meleod of Ben Lomond is engaged to James Wy, oldest son of Walter and Mrs. Driggs of Guyra.
The 1h) Aluminum Show opens Wednesday with 14 arm tricks shown at VE. Morgen's. Car models including Chevrolet and Bedford travel from Chen for display. Local event features roadsters, wagons, and a variety of car brands in a state fair setting with admission details listed.
A storm last night brought vivid lightning and 22 points of rain. Wool samples from a 240 guiness ram raised by Mr. W. Woodward were shown, with commercial notes on Merino stock. Arcadia Theatre features Van Shirley Temple in Littl Miss Marker and Brambowi Quest, plus The Friends of Mr. Sweeney, That’s My Wife, and Catholic Ball plans with Juvenile night and governor’s reception noted.
Report discusses costs of beauty and car licensing in Sydney taxi sector, noting radio taxis and motor vehicles on the continent. It cites drivers charged extra fees for safe operation and references enforcement by government under the Road Transport Act. The piece mentions the popularity of radio equipped taxis and owner driver models.
Frederick Jollus Studder of Woulpoolyn, grandson of Hwider founders, held roles in aviation, mining, timber, and the moving picture trade. He also ran the Winsome Hotel and acted as an agent for Dinghy Brown’s steamer. He left one son, a daughter Mrs Ay Wallace, and Miss Dorothy Rudder, noted concert and opera singer, among his survivors.
District report outlines effects of worm infestations and other illnesses on sheep and cattle. It covers weather impacts, feeding status, stock routes, and need for copper sulphate drenches and arsenical enemas, with notes on open seasons and stock movements.
Tenders closing September 6th at L458 are invited for repairs at Keble Street Guyra. E Sole & Co. Auctioneers of Guyra handle the proceedings.
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