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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1952
Page
2
The government pushes a bill against aggravated cruelty with up to two years in prison but faces party opposition over ending hare coursing. The chief secretary favored banning the cruel sport, yet vested interests and internal party clashes thwarted the move, drawing broad condemnation from humane observers and sportsmen alike.
A correspondent criticizes retrospective taxation linked to the 1949 J C distribution under the Chifley government. He notes the Privy Council reversal of High Court guidance on whether the distribution is income to trustees, highlights potential £30 million tax implications, and urges graziers to oppose broader retroactive tax changes while defending honest government action.
Missea Barbara Parsonx and Marie Pearson of Oller Street have reformed from Noldays at Nambukcen Heads. Guyra Shire Clerk Mr Richardson is bedridden with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs John Beesley and family holidaying at Port Macquarie. Miss Botty Starr of Black Hills and Miss Olive Dean of Arandangle Street depart Saturday for holidays at New snatle.
The Methodist Overseas Mission Department led by Rev. John Dixon presents a new colour sound film Where Crimnals Roamed showing mission work in Papua villages and stations. It covers medical work, education, technical training, printing, singing, and native activities with commentary. Florence Taylor will sing. A screening is planned in Armidale and Wyong churches next Sunday evening and Monday night with further renditions next week.
If they are true to themselves this will demand the reason why the Parliamentary Bour Pasty fears to ban the practice, a lll. The fragment hints at a constitutional or parliamentary conflict over banning a practice and the fear guiding decision makers.
Government sources say the Japanese Self Defence Forces will total 300000 by 1955. State Minister Katsuo Okazaka drafts step-by-step plans to reach the target. Detective stories from Brookfield near Dungog describe a 20-year string of stock killings, with a sadist motive suspected and a pattern not matching prior outbreaks. A U.S. census notes that the average American male in 1950 is 30 years old, owns or is buying a home, and earns around 3000 dollars annually, while education and television ownership rise. Britain faces textiles layoffs affecting about 80,000 Lancashire workers, with unemployment rising to 393,500 in mid-February. The Canadian Navy reminds sailors of tradit ions like responding to orders with “Aye, aye, sir.” The Australian Federal Cabinet unveils rural production measures to boost export income, including tax reforms, tax exemptions, and support for primary producers. Talks include bomber and engine contracts with American firms for potential atomic engine aircraft.
A reflective piece discusses the Lord's Prayer line Lead us not into temptation. It argues Jesus faced temptation in Gethsemane and Christians must desire to escape sin while relying on God's power and love. The essay urges honest self awareness and courage to confront temptation daily.
Next Sunday in Lent the Anglican church holds Mothering Sunday services with traditional customs. The blessing and distribution of Simnel cake will occur, Young Communicants Guild members assist with Evening Services, and a film titled The Story of the Prayer Book will replace the sermon.
Guyra Shire Council seeks permission from the Chief Secretary’s Department to suspend the Oddfellows Hall lease for public meeting use due to safety concerns after heavy snowfall in 1949. Roof damage prompted repairs but builders could not be contracted, with a suspension to be conducted tomorrow by the Department.
Rabbit inspector reports myxomatosis spreading satisfactorily west of Guyra while also noting improved destruction efforts. In other news, Australian Primary Producers Union registration for employers was denied with 28 objectors including National Farmers Union and Primary Producers' Union of NSW.
The Victorian unions and associations including the Potain Onion and Vegetales Grover Assoria and Dairy Parers Association faced a court case registered June 3. After adjournments, the case continued early last month with the Registrar reserving decisions after a three day hearing.
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