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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 03, 1951
Page
2
The editorial argues Soviet Russia-inspired sabotage threatens democracy in Australasia. It cites a train wrecking attempt and attacks on union leaders as proof that foreign powers seek dictatorial regimes. It urges strong government action and civil emergency measures to deter such tactics.
Local sport rivalry and community notices span Guyra events from rugby and football to a tennis club dance on May 18. Reports cover elections, council posts, school holidays, road signs, wool sales, wood donations, and the Country Women’s Association conference amid council staffing changes.
The Vicar Rev R F Kirby and his wife and family will be away from the parish on annual holidays from May 7 to May 26. The Archdeacon of Armidale Ven E H Stammer will conduct the Sunday services on May 18 and 20. Mr R W Hudson elected treasurer of St James Guyra replacing Harold Sullivan transferred to Grafton. Mr and Mrs Smithers, now on the North Coast, passed through Guyra on Anzac Day renewing acquaintances. Smithers formerly worked as a telephone linesman at Guyra.
The sermon argues work as sacred, denounces money worship, and calls for dignity in labor. It urges community unity, responsible stewardship, and a Christianity guiding national life in Australia, stressing the need for faith to unite classes and offer real meaning.
NSW potato growers face a shortage as prices soar above standard levels. NSW North and South tableland growers report agents offering 3/10 per bag and 60 a ton in the paddock, while retailers peg 43d per lb. Black marketing and out of production since 1950 further strain supply.
Cotton bleaching has moved from grass laid drying to chemical methods. An old estimate claims Manchester’s cotton output would need the whole of England as a bleaching field. Today bleaching powder with chlorine is used to whiten cotton.
Winchcombe Carson report that at their Newcastle sale yesterday the market was firm on Sydney rates for better class wools with good length. Buyers showed favour for faulty and inferior wools. The sale secured Mrs. E F Tobin Guyra wethers 21 75d ewes 19 12a.
Tasmanian growers warn the Prices Commission to set a realistic future price to avert seed buying curbs next spring. A 42 000 bag Tasmanian potato shipment held at Darling Harbour due to a price dispute was released at 2 30 pm to agents. Vendors initially refused the higher price, but the cargo was then offered at the old price.
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