21 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1911
Page
1
Auctioneer T. Be, sole agent, advertises an absolute auction at Allawa Farm 334 miles from Guyra. Contents include stock and farming plant from Missas or Missas district, with sale to Messrs. Kirk or related parties. No reserve. Auctioneer listed as sole agent.
A fragmented notice from the Guyra area lists council concerns about nominations for upcoming roles. The readable text names individuals and positions but lacks full details on dates or procedures. Further confirmation from local records is advised.
A notice for a private sale to wind up a goate and eat land at 0d Apply A W Everett Ollera Guyra Tamworth. Friday September sixth 1911. The text is garbled but indicates a local sale event with expected yardage of about 1000.
The notice list covers a new Anglican Church tender at Guyra, building work in Ollera Street, ongoing hotel repainting, and local appointments. It also reports a Tamworth court fine, a parliamentary dispute among party lines, and various community happenings including a police call in assembly trouble and a hospital admission in Armidale.
Cox Bros advertise a new first class motor buggy to carry passengers across the district. The issue notes growing motor services in every town and commends the firm for keeping pace with times. A fire at Measa Bell and Hasdaker’s Picture Show in Armidale caused stock loss including film and lanterns totaling over £200. spectators remained calm despite the sudden alarm.
The Band Social was held at the School of Arts last night amid poor weather. Attendance was low but attendees enjoyed the evening, and the committee managed to cover expenses despite not achieving a large profit.
The week showed variable conditions with delightful bursts followed by a rapid fall in weather. Strong equinoctial winds prevailed for days and a severe storm with thunder and vivid lightning struck last night, delivering 41 points of rain. Lightning felled several trees near Mr. R. Gallagher’s residence.
The Caledonian's Mann will shoot the new pigeon match at Alexandra Park tomorrow with Dick Arnal serving as referee. Nominations pour in, a large stock of birds secured, and top marksmen from the state to compete, ensuring strong interest in the day’s outcome.
The congress opened with a speaker calling the medical profession to a special claim on public health. He argued early surgical removal is the rational treatment and noted concerns about radium activity. The president addressed the White Australia question, urging Australia to remain productive and consider labor options. He made no proof for alcohol causing racial degeneration.
The Tamworth festival opens with a weekend children’s day and a wide programme of high educational and musical interest. Competitors include vocal and instrumental champions from New South Wales and Queensland, with choirs and soloists anticipated to draw crowds. Tickets for return journeys are a single fare and a quarter. The carnival runs through the 25th instant and promises one of the most successful eisteddfods yet in New South Wales.
OCR text fragment mentions a public event with uncertain names and a schedule reference. It hints at a rescheduled or postponed notice tied to a Royal event location and time. The legible element is the phrase Royal Hall and a 8 pm timing possibly indicating a venue and start time.
A wedding solemnised at B.O. Church yesterday joined Edward Williams and Gertrude Betts in marriage. The ceremony was led by Rev Stephenson and witnessed by many friends. The bride was given away by her father. bridesmaids Phoebe Betts Lydia William train bearer Kitty Tierney and groomsmen Ralph Williams and Les Williams were present. Music by Elsia Yates. A large breakfast followed at the bride’s home and evening reception at Mr P Williams. The couple left by train for their honeymoon amid cheers at Black Mountain Station.
Communication from the Under Secretary Chief Secretary's Department notes trout fry consignments from Sydney arrival Saturday. A list names local receivers for 200 in 1 can liberations at Melton Creek George's Creek Go River Spring Creek Falconer River Mare dun Creek Creek Limestone Creek Moredun Creek with specific receivers in Guyra Ban Lomond Ben Lomond and nearby areas.
Auctioneer A. B. Mackenzie will sell town blocks at the old Showground site and 40 building sites near Guyra at public auction in the Court House on October 4. Blocks near the town centre vary from half an acre with upset prices £5 to £10, road blocks priced £130 and £120, with several blocks already claimed at £110. Properties originate from Armidale counts and are expected to attract buyers from the area.
Report notes Ambercana ridden by P Bustern among multiple winners. Rosehill Saturday results list horses such as Reele Races Robin Smethes Terai Calzone and others. Mentions Langlard as hopeful but uncertain against Griffo or Fitsimmons. Australian list references.
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