Costal Railway Debate Highlights Guyra Route Preference
A coastal railway for Armidale is championed while critics question the Armidale to Coast plan. The piece argues Guyra’s route is the practical option, cites Hillgrove opposition, and notes local public meetings and cricket ground plans as context for regional developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
Guyra
Sapa
Express
Guy Fawkes
Pat Hillgrove
Kangaroo-Hilla
Lonadale
Hillgrove
Guyra- Coff
Harbor
Works Committee
Guyra Cricket Association Seeks Stronger Ground, Local Clubs Hopeful
The Guyra Cricket Association aims to strengthen its base and boost the game with district clubs vying for their own trophy. Officials note country clubs lack star players and face handicap odds against larger centres. Ground quality is a concern with neither park offering a good wicket this season.
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Guyra Park
Everett
Saturda Eet
Guyra
North Park
Hemad
Raat
Jones Guyra Cricket Association
Stagan
New England
Jim McKay
Weather Summary Says Warm Spell Ends With Showers
The period before Sunday enjoyed warm and pleasant weather but a Monday change brought heavy clouds and thunder. An evening downpour was anticipated, yet only light showers fell locally while other district parts reported heavier rain. Yesterday remained showery and light with scarce precipitation, though more rain is needed. As of press time today, a further rainfall appears likely.
Weather settles after snow storm at Black Mountain
The report notes calm weather with brewing thunder storms and more rain sought. Cattle yields are down due to poor milk from cows, butter factory inspection pending, and crop progress appears good with deod yields anticipated. Mr Menzies, local storekeeper, injured hand. farmers report heavy livestock losses. one farmer lent 25 head. A farmer injured his hand feeding corn stalks after animals pulled him.
Local Land Board Meeting Deliberations In Armidale District
The Land Board in Armidale met at Guyre Court House with Finle, Sohalrmsn, and Bliss presiding. Decisions include disallowing Ellis sen, withdrawing Newsberry, and confirming various allocations from 169 to 475 acres while several applicants faced disallowance or refusals. Extensions granted to Newberry for fencing, and miscellaneous permissions for road enclosure to William H Moore and Joseph Youman.
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Armiale
Guyre
Messrs Finle
Sohalrmsn
Bliss
T. Ellis
Sen
A.L
A. A. Newsberry
J. G. Balloran
C.L
W. J. Ditton
LN. McKay
B.L
J. BR. Drabach
S.L
A. McKensie
A. J
Bank
C.p and
J.P. Grills
Earthquake Alarms South Australia Shocks People
An 8 pm quake in South Australia caused large crowds to flee homes. A loud blast and rifle-like sound lasted about a minute as houses shook, chimneys collapsed, and items toppled. Many became ill, animals panicked, and venues emptied amid widespread fear.
Homebush Sales. Monday Fat Stock Prices Show Slacken
At Homebush fat stock sale 485 cattle yarded with no material change in prices. Prime bullocks to 21s, extra prime to £23 10s, good to £16, medium £10. About 1,000 sheep penned, prices about 1s lower, extra prime to £2 4s, good to £1 6s, medium £0 18s 6d. Best beef now £4 1s per 100 lb.
Wheat and potatoes market notes from Sydney and Moree report
The Agriculture Minister received a sample of wheat from Moree artesian farm. The crop stands about 51 inches tall, early in season, about to flower. Demand for feed use rather than grain, with farm showing benefits of this method. Work resumed at Mount Kembla mine as Premier Ges rejects government extravagance claims.
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Moree Artesian
Mount Kembis
Ges
Sydney Telegrams Reflect Turbulent Global and Domestic News
Late telegrams report the Newington steamer escaping destruction after a broken cable incident near Incentavoileut. In Parliament a band member claimed Afrikander desire for South Africa federation under the British flag. Waddell looks to tonight’s Budget Speech. Philp hints at secession stance in next Federal Election. Arrest of Alexander Thomas linked to Wembeyan affair. Earthquake theory tied to Gulf St Vincent crust cracking. rain forecast across Western Australia. Budget figures cited for transfer to the State and defense department spending. Roterdan speech notes 20 000 women and children died in war. 10 000 Americans urged others to follow suit. Osrestery Grange shiploads reach England with all hands healthy.
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Sydney
Newington
Federation of South Africa
Waddell
Philp
Federation
Alexander Thomas
Taralga
I Wheatley
Adelaide
Gulf St. Vincent
Western Australia
Rummel
Gracin
Defence Department
Custom
Roterdan
Bertha
Ardiduthon
Osrestery Grange
Drayton Grange
England
Aged New Zealand visitors from Bee rigo head home to Norway
Late News reports Mr and Mrs achneems aged 103 and 101 from Bee rigo plan a visit to their native Norway. The item notes rainfall at Ben Lomond and August registrations, government pensions, anticipated capital sites, and a royal Loyal Obss meeting. Weather forecasts predict more rain and inland electrical activity. A Sydney arrest follows the Quong Tort assault. Wool imports and frozen mutton prices are listed for Darling Harbor and Tamworth.
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Achneems
Beerigo
Norway
Ben Lomond
Ita
N.8.w
Wences
Sydney
Asault
Darling Harbor
Morpeth
Newcastle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guyra Argus
Farmers “Advocate
Costal Railway
Guyra Cricket Association
Black Mountain
Menzies
Local Land Board
William H. Moore
Joseph Youman
South
Homebush Sales
Fellowias
Osten Bay
Queensland
Ne 98 Federation
Tamworth
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