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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1904
Page
3
Canvas Voices and a wide range of textiles including Fancy and Plain Muslins Grass Lawn Mohair Lamé Printed Javanaise and Chantilly debut in Guyray shops with a promise of superior stock in these departments and standout variety from this retailer.
A short column notes Pat Garrahy’s skilled paddle and joint repairs by a harness maker as craftsmen pass through the trade, while saddlers enter and depart, leaving the writer to continue musing on the enduring craft.
A memorial verse honors Sidney Spinks who died October 8 1903. The lines describe a child’s beauty and innocence, likening her to a dove returning to the ark and finding rest beyond sorrow. The poem conveys mourning and belief in a blessed home.
The Committee of the Guyra show pushes plans with a favorable schedule, promising attractive classes and growing entries. Ground arrangements may delay slightly but two acres will be secured if needed, with yards erected at the park. Special prizes are offered and membership exceeds 100 as preparations proceed.
This note requests constituents to forward their small contributions to meet engagements. It emphasizes that though individual amounts are minor, collectively they form a sizable sum and gratitude is expressed for support.
A gathering at Ford's Hotel on Saturday night closed the Wilson testimonial affair. Secretary T P Ford presented the balance sheet showing expenses paid and only a small residual. Subscribers praised Ford's initiative and approved the gift of a tessing case to Mr Wilson, honoring his Guyra service.
After over five years in Guyra, John Doherty, the popular stationmaster, departs for Branxton with a promotion. Friends praise his efficiency and town spirit, noting his cricket enthusiasm and support for local progress. More on this subject anon.
The latest quotations show flour from 8 to 9 pounds per hundredweight, potatoes 2 5s to 2 15s 6d, chaff 2s 8d to 4 pounds, onion hay 2 to 3 5s, wheat 32 3d to 3s 7d, maize 2s 4d to 2s 6d, oats Algerian 157d to 1s 9d, white feed 1s 9d to 2d, eggs Northern to 6d, South Coast to 8d, butter per jb choice 9 34 ood, factory 3d.
Residents planning holiday trips to the city are urged to call the Cyclorams again. The Hall of Illusions adds a striking butterfly sequence shown in stages from chrysalis to adult, performing a hop and flutter on stage amid martial music and cannons. Additional novelties accompany the act.
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