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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1950
Page
2
The piece argues wage increases lag behind living costs and criticizes the futility of chasing a higher basic wage. It calls for faster production growth and a 44 hour week to curb shortages and control prices, urging collective action to prevent inflation and protect the nation.
The Industrial Registrar of the Arbitration Court Mr J Taylor announced basic wage increases to begin with the first payday in August. The new rates affect workers under the awards across states including New South Wales Victoria South Australia Tasmania and Western Australia with a typical weekly rise around 4 shillings to 6 shillings and personal minor revisions.
Miss Marie Pearson of T. &, Sole and Co staff is a patient at Guyra District Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ron Dean return to Maitland after visiting relatives at Guyra. Mrs Wi Hyland of Brad Street discharged from Guyra and District War Memorial Hospital. Miss Mulligan of Gugin telephone exchange staff left for Moree Post Office. Liangothiin returned home after weeks with relatives in Lismore. Mrs M Sole of Merry Jamis spent a few days with REF Son and Daughter-in-law. The marriage of Mrs Geoffrey to Miss Gregor of Inverell will be in Thverel on Saturday. Several locals plan to attend the England vs Australia rugby league test in Sydney. Nurses Eunice and Wilma Robinson of the Robinson family are hospitalized in Sydney.
The notice states that passenger trains EEE are to revert to a Sydney timetable on Fridays only, with Wednesday and Sunday variations omitted. Details specify lines and stations impacted, urging travelers to verify updated times.
Britain aims to end negotiations seen as a path to nondivisive security for British beef supplies and Australian beef producer interests.
After a meeting the Guyra Hospital Board, the president announced the board would not surrender the land. He stated no sale or order would override the board’s claim to the property.
Local council plans to hire eight migrants for road work amid flood relief efforts. Guyra hosts annual police ball on Friday November 24 and a debutante event led by Sgt. O W Mylan. A sports day is set for Sunday November 26. Community gatherings include a CWA room party, a district show schedule revision meeting, and a clearance sale by auctioneers Pearson and Stewart for J E Bentley at Bon Lawrence. A special Guyra Girl Guides meeting and Arcadia Theatre flood relief ball are planned with good weather hoped for. The National Training Scheme will call 13 500 youths, with 21 000 minimum, across services. Tax rebates worry wage earners while local auctions and club events proceed.
The Division of Plant Industry notes seed transport hampered by heavy rains and floods. Spring planting on the North Coast usually begins in June and runs through August, but delays may reduce the 1990 crop. coastal growers face late starts yet may avoid total ruin if floods persist without widespread flooding.
The Tingha Progress Association met to review issues in the town and district. Secretary F J Barwick resigned due to ill health, with Mr J Walker elected to fill the vacancy and plans to seek a full time CPS via the Mines Department.
Minister for Agriculture Ligon pledges an all out rabbit destruction effort in New South Wales. A Rabbit Destruction Authority will coordinate a 500 000 scale campaign with private landowners urged to cooperate to curb the pest.
Local officials organize a flood relief event led by the Lord Mayor to raise funds and aid victims. Community groups, volunteers, and businesses line up to support the effort and distribute supplies.
The Glen Innes Chamber of Commerce urges an earlier midday arrival and afternoon departure from Sydney and considers shifting the Sydney departure two hours earlier. The proposal aims to boost local shopping and attract residents of nearby towns, with support from the Guyra Chamber Party.
The Guyra branch of the Country Women's Association marks its eighteenth birthday with an afternoon gathering at the CWA rooms next Saturday. Group President Mrs W Gelflus will attend and visitors are expected. proceeds benefit the United Nations Appeal for children.
A meeting to form a fourth Dramatic Society in Guyra will be held at the Parish Hall next Wednesday night. Organisers promise food and talent from the town to support the new venture.
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