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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
2
The Canberra conference between the Prime Minister and union leaders failed to resolve the mining strike. The piece urges firm action against law-breaking unions, warns that failure would yield to industrial gangsters and slide Australia toward a fascist or communist oppression.
White storks marked in East Prussia have been traced southeastward across Europe to Syria Palestine and Egypt, revealing long distance migratory routes and intercontinental connections.
Showery conditions persisted through the week with fierce storms visiting some areas. Ben Lomond was drenched by up to five inches of rain and heavy falls with severe lightning occurred on Tuesday. December opened with frosty nights but little damage reported. rainfall for November totaled 335 points. Water for stock remains low while feed is secure though transport bottlenecks hinder sales. Rabbits breed rapidly ahead of trapping season as oat harvest nears. Continuous daily readings list highs and lows for late November and early December.
Lieut Frewin reports a Chinese girl Chichi Matsu kidnapped by Japanese forces in Swatow was sheltered by Chinese authorities then rescued by an American naval unit with Chinese guerillas. The Australian corvette HMAAS Cairns carried her to Swatow and Amoy where she recovered seasickness and finally returned home by rickshaw.
The term treacle is described as originally serving as an antidote against bites from wild beasts. The note links treacle's historical usage to early medicinal practices and its evolving role in remedies.
A series of entertainments is planned for next week. On Wednesday the annual Sunday School anniversary will be held. The prize giving for senior pupils follows the evening service on December 16. The Kindergarten Serietnan Tree is set for December 19.
Mr Hold up of Arimdale Technical College spoke to the Motor Maintenance Class in Guyra. He showed four films on engines from simple models to eight cylinders and praised the 20 enrolled with an average attendance of 15. Local citizens aided the effort.
Members at Memorial Hall received the finalised balance sheet showing a credit of £103 8s 9d. Waratah Mayfield produced a £8 profit. gate takings totalled £242 and tours cost £142. Referees’ expenses were £15 and travelling allowances £57 18d. A competition won by W. Chisholm. £2 donated to Guyra Memorial Hospital.
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