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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
1
M WATTON of Langothlin Street Guyra offers useful examinations ready for applicants.
A note in The Guyra Argus dated September 15 1908 reports ongoing subscriptions promised and received for the D J L Moore Fund to cover expenses connected with his defence in a recent alleged chop stealing case. Mr F J Mann secretary treasurer will restock subscriptions and acknowledgments to the volumes of The Argus.
The Minister for Agriculture Hoo H. V. Thorby M.L.A. will visit Gayra with A A Watson Director of Marbenog and W. O Cam bridge General Secretary. At 2 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall they will speak on marketing problems and the Marketing of Primary Products Act with emphasis on potatoes. All in the industry urged to attend for a clear explanation of how the Act can benefit agricul.
Fragment mentions an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable information and hopes for a big representative attendance.
Church listings for Sunday September 22 detail times for Church of England services at Goyra, Black Mountain, Backwater, and Roy Harris. Presbyterian and Methodist services listed with locations Brookley Gayre and Hamkegiving noted. Some entries include Holy Communion and morning and evening services with various ministers named.
Goyra faces Southa in Saturday’s B Grade Premiership final at Armidale. Team list includes L McKay Lawler McDonnell Maiber Jobuaea Parsons Voamas McLeod J Maeen Dawnon Jolly Feelkoer Mitchgill Wells and Briggs. Mutoh to start at 2 p.m with players leaving Briggs Cafe at 12.45.
In Guyra on September 6, 1629, A Brown and L A Beesley faced charges for selling liquor without a license at Five Mile Railway Construction Camp Falconer Creek. They pleaded guilty. sentencing set at £90 fine or six months imprisonment in Tamworth. Maltese Mark Zurab charged as aiding and abetting. interpreter provided due to language. Police testified to purchases of two to three bottles of rum with marked money. Scambri and defendant observed at bush shelter.
The Chief Secretary notes tougher penalties are needed for illegal shooting and trafficking of possums. He says destruction is permitted only in limited cases, with permits granted individually, while authorities intensify efforts to stop unlawful killings and skin sales.
Testimony details alcohol content and ownership in a case at Five Mile Camp Guyra. Witnesses describe a bottle of rum, money passed, and Scambri selling liquor with others. police relations and language barriers noted.
In a police court session today Judge J. E. McColrab discharged the defendant after finding no clear path to conviction. Prosecution was challenged by defense evidence and police testimony. a report of the session will appear in the next issue.
A correspondent reports a successful yet humorous kangaroo drive on Mr J T Stewart’s Moray property. One shooter, Dr. Stewart, arrived with a twenty gauge gun and ammunition and produced two scalps. The carcases’ hearts were sound, supporting the hunter’s remarkable stalking achievement.
Tenders are invited for drawing wool from Glenore to the Railway Station at Guyra with quoted price per ton. Tenders close on 25 September. J T Mulligan Glenore Guyra is the contact.
The Guyra Diatrist Association will hold a meeting at the Soldiers Memorial Hall on Saturday September 28 at ? p m to make arrangements for the coming agreement. Good attendance requested by CE Wheaton.
The annual casting competition will be held at the Urandangie Hatchery on Sunday, Superroar 22, commencing at a.m. A meeting of members of the club will be held at the Hatchery at Loa,a. B. J Hudson, Hon. Sec.
Ellice Ma ehies daughter of Mr and Mrs J Whan and Daley May estem daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Holder wed Albert Barrett of Marrickville and Athan John Whan son of Mr and Mrs J S Whan in a ceremony described with vivid details of attire flowers and gifts. The church was crowded and the brides entered escorted by soldiers who presented cacti over. The couples exchanged rings and received watches fur coat and travelling rings as presents. The reception followed at a local venue with guests and district notables in attendance.
The notice warns electors that voting is compulsory with a penalty of £2 for noncompliance. It advises those age nine and older to ensure their names are enrolled and to obtain claim cards at post offices. Election Day is set for 12 October for the New England seat with local party activity and rumors of opposition noted.
The governor proposes amendments to housing and marriage laws, guardianship of minors, reconstitution of the Sydney Harbor Trust, swamp reclamation along Parramatta River, and changes to Pastures Protection and Dairying Acts. Also calls for mental defectives care, extended Civic Commission tenure, policing of charitable collections, native wildlife protection, support for deserted wives and children, compulsory education for disabled children, on and on with taxation, public works betterment, and a separate board for public school teachers.
George Trvell Allen, 23, was charged at the Criminal Court with shooting at Detective Gull with intent to murder and firing at Constable Mitchell. He pleaded guilty to attempting to prevent lawful arrest of two men named Ferry and Cowgrave and to three counts of housebreaking and larceny, and was remanded for sentencing. Allen said a starving man loses normal judgment and reflected on how he was portrayed.
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