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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
2
Remarks on the forthcoming federal budget by the Watchman E A Mann critique coal production and taxation links. He argues miners face wage cuts under current taxation, provoking discontent while urging a proper tax adjustment to boost output and resolve the impasse. The piece recalls past industry pressures and market incentives in a broader policy context.
Local residents and service personnel share travel plans and leave. many visit Sydney, Newcastle, Armidale, Port Macquarie, and other towns. Veterans and families report recoveries, operations, and engagements amid wartime duties.
The text argues that only a person with powers of understanding and tact, possibly Mr. E. A. Mann, could settle the present dispute. It expresses doubt about enlisting others and stresses the need for a skilled mediator.
Black Mountain resident J R McIntyre writes to defend council integrity while proposing a shift from a simple voting system to a preferential one. He suggests expanding the council seats for Guyra and Tingha and discusses boundary changes and potential cost implications.
A report to Guyra Shire Council from the Council of Nambucca Shire proposes 1 250 000 of motor tax be allocated to shires for ordinary and feeder road work and seeks Commonwealth and State parliamentary support. A plan to invite the local M.P. to a Regional Advisory Committee conference is approved. The council also motions to apply to the Main Roads Department to proclaim the Inverell Tingha Guyra Dorrigo Urunga road a State highway with regional backing.
A quoted remark questions councillors ability to decide on lighting and funding. It argues for letting the council shoulder duties and criticizes hiring a special evaluator versus the clerk. The piece notes calls for more light but limited funds and hints at an unresolved question about why a certain choice was not made.
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