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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
2
A 1946 drive organized by the Australian Council of U.N.A.R.A. calls for serviceable used clothing and footwear to aid war displaced allies. The appeal notes winter hardship and looting in occupied regions, urging local households to donate items they can spare to reach a target of 1,500,000 pounds.
A carnival and dance at the Oddfellows Hall last Saturday supported the Guyra Football Club fundraiser with proceeds aiding Anti Tuberculosis funds. The afternoon carnival drew smaller crowds than hoped, but the evening dance was well patronised. A competition won by Mr. R dall featured Gordon Black's orchestra providing music.
Local personals page lists visitors and holiday makers across Queensland and New South Wales. Names include Mr. and Mrs. T Everett, Mrs. M Kane, Mrs. J Kane, Rod Mackenzie, H McKenzie, R Janssen, John Archibald, Russell King, F Parsons, George Parry, Lester Turner, Walter Mann, G Patterson, Mrs G McLeod, Mrs H Moore, Alma Moore, Joyce Moore, Mrs George McCanna, and Pat and Hazel Cole visiting from Sydney and Deepwater venues.
Discharges and visits weave through a Guyra week with Basil Kirk Reg Piper and Sister Ivy Holt among travelers and locals. Family events include Keith’s R A A F return, Netta Parker’s bereavement, and engagement news for Kathleen O Sullivan and Henry Gallagher.
Interview with F Washington, Department of Agriculture inspector at Guyra, notes 94537 bags inspected with 78177 passed and 15360 rejected. 1227 bags used as stock feed. He stresses central seed grading, sound bag labeling, early land preparation, and certified seed as key to higher yields and disease control.
Mr Gardiner outlines American rural life with well off housewives and cheap electricity, notes superior home comforts yet weaker rural medical facilities. He cites contour ploughing and stubble mulching for erosion control, and a 24h weed control method in experimental stages. He describes plane seeding for rice and dusting vegetables, and praises Australian marketing advantages and dairy methods. Gardiner plans to travel to Australia in October.
A policymaker emphasizes that quality remains a key factor in sustaining fair prices as controls are removed and open competition in marketing resumes. He urges producers to maintain standards to protect market value.
At the Guyra branch meeting of the Ass and ALLA the secretary Mr. O R Pearson announced membership reached 141. President Mr. W A Brodie presided with members including L P Arehi bala E Cullen K Redman N S Parnell and others. Apologies came from several members and treasurer Mr W Chisholm returned after illness.
French Assembly leaders strive to finish the new national constitution by August, plan a constitutional referendum for September 29, and set an election for October 36 to establish a permanent government.
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