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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
4
The Bulletin argues the General Strike harms unionists and friends, praising non union employers who avoid strikes. It notes unions’ calls out of workers hurt business and warn that high wages for non unionists may become policy if union tactics persist. It cites Brisbane as example of economic damage and media bias.
A bush note assigns a dog bite incident to Seib who says powdered alum cured a snakebite. After two dogs fought a large brown snake one was bitten and stiffened. Seib poured dry alum into its throat and washed it with water. The dog recovered within hours, a claim worth knowing.
A Sydney insurance manager criticizes North West fire protection and country building conditions. He cites ramshackle structures, absence of building laws, and deplorable town planning as contributing to fire risk, urging reforms for safer country towns.
A passage argues that starting drastic action could destroy a block and presses for shaking up councils and granting the Board of Fire Commissioners greater authority to implement changes.
Messrs Hill Clark Co report a last weekly sale of 2931 bales with average medium wools. The market showed little change, better sorts competitive while inferior lines lagged. Sheep and lamb values held firm for prime lots but cheaper for medium and inferior grades. Sheepskins hides caliskins and tallow also featured with varied demand and price shifts amid unseasonal conditions.
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