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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
1
The Defence Bill moves to establish a nationwide military system for Australia to defend shores. The government argues forceful preparation is essential amid global arms buildup and potential future conflicts, insisting the aim is defence, not conquest, while urging higher ethical standards to resolve disputes.
The bill outlines an armoured cruiser plan with three more cruisers six destroyers and three submarines plus docks and depot ships. It calls for 2300 officers and men with annual maintenance of £750000 of which a third is paid by Britain. It proposes compulsory training for young men up to age twenty and conversion of volunteers to militia with cadet training starting at twelve and ongoing through eighteen. Between eighteen and twenty two years to train in field and camp for two more years. Compulsory service applies to certain towns within five miles radius. Registration for men aged twenty to twenty six is required. Parliament awaits future consideration.
The Local and General column reports the opening of the new R. C Church on the 24th of next month. It also mentions a skating rink potato race final won by J McManus over T Thompson and various local notices and events across town.
The Guardian commends secretary P. N. Stevenson for his duties and greets Mr. Bridge's retirement to enter business in North Queensland. An Ollera street bike accident injures Frank Garrahy but he escapes serious harm. A Mars sighting draw smiles while locals debate astronomy. A horse carts breaks loose but causes only minor damages. Opticians Gibb and Beeman announce a Friday October 17 visit to Guyra with eye care services.
The Columbia Skating Rink held a first fancy dress and poster carnival drawing large crowds last week and again the next night. Notable costumes included Bath the nurse and Drebech in Buffalo Bill, with prizes awarded for best attire and events such as a 6 lap handicap and balloon race.
A Quyra Progress Association meeting was held at Tatternall’s Hotel on Monday night with President Wa. Moore and directors T. S. Rao Wa. Harper and J. Peaches present. Minutes of prior meeting read and correspondence from the Postmaster General discussed including a telephone exchange at Gayra and postal rates on letters between Gayra and Mountain.
The meeting discusses rain flooding near Pusat Offices and requests publication of a notice. rail yard conditions and cattle tracking issues lead to a Railway Commissioner communication. health concerns prompt referral to the Shire Council. meeting adjourned after final remarks.
A letter complains Bilalong defeated the author in a Tamworth pigeon match and claims the Commonwealth Champion title remains disputed. Bundarra mare Brightie trains at Randwick under W Kelso, Paddy Lydd beats H Booth at Lismore in three rounds. An Australasian writer cites J H R Munro of Keora as the top owner in Australia for most races won, praising the Meera muster and the Bundarra Advocate notes.
Misa Alicert Mooda eldest daughter of James Moore of Goyra and W Woodward wed in a richly decorated ceremony led by Mr Merchant. Bride wore blue satin with white trim. sister Ettie Moore served as bridesmaid. best man was B Moore. After the ceremony the couple left for Sydney for a honeymoon. guests presented generous cheques and gifts.
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