Scuffling Peas Hatch Unusual Field Work
Early in the week Mr. M. J. Finucane noted he was scuffling ten acres of peas. This late-season scuffling is regarded as unusual for the period.
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
3
Early in the week Mr. M. J. Finucane noted he was scuffling ten acres of peas. This late-season scuffling is regarded as unusual for the period.
Ingrid Bergman born in Stockholm on August 29, 1917, rose to fame in David O. Selznick’s intermezzo and later made numerous American films. She stood five feet seven and a half inches, weighing 127 pounds with ash blonde hair and hazel eyes.
At a meeting of the S.W.A.C. Mr. T. L. Caddy reported Bourke Cobar Mudgee Dubbo and other districts sought Guyra potatoes while Gulgong and other areas favored seed from New England. He noted strong demand for certified seed and growing needs for grub infected stock.
SWAC reported difficulties at Guyra in repairing machinery due to firms failing to secure needed materials. Deputy Controller of Machinery Supply Mr Trevitt said applications from G H Rudd and Co would be considered once all requirements and purposes for which materials are needed are clearly stated.
The report quotes a speaker noting unofficial grub-mar le sel price should move from £8 to £100 a ton. He believes he would be invisible while leaving the figure unofficial for the time being.
Last week the New England Control Office handled 3767 bags of potatoes. 2193 bags were delivered at Guyra, with Llangothlin 693 Tamworth 394 Armidale 258 Glen Innes 105 Tenterfield 87 and Walcha 32 also recorded.
The Guyra council requests appointment of a National Service Officer to replace Panton and to serve locally. Without an NSO in town returned soldiers and residents would need to travel to Armidale for consultations, prompting officials to refer the matter to authorities.
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