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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1944
Page
4
Letter from J M Abpotz M H R comments on NSW vegetable production and price controls. He cites fluctuations in tomato and bean prices, noting growers prefer free movement of prices with a government supported minimum. The piece critiques government advertising and calls for supportive policy.
Mas C Lazzarini writes Bruxner on 29th July about April 1944 representations on March 31 1944 meeting and the need to ration tyre equipment. The Prime Minister notes that Controller of Rubber favors applicants with vehicles as sole transport and no alternative options while rubber supply remains scarce. Australia receives crude rubber and components but only for essential war use. Due to manpower shortages in tyre factories and war needs, not all essential vehicles can stay in service. co operation and community carting are urged, with priority to primary producers.
Police were alerted this afternoon to a motor lorry crash at the foot of Eastern Avenue Dover Heights. A three years old boy sat in the driver’s seat as the vehicle plunged over the cliffs and a body was seen floating near the rocks.
A fragmented report notes farmers push for more vegetables amid guaranteed prices in other sectors. Delays in Northern Scotland dehydration factories near Wates hinder operations, raising fears of continued shortages and dismal outputs through farmers’ term.
Phalaris Tuberosa is a robust grass. after years of grazing, crown development requires renovation. Use a mouldboard plough in May with a long edge-turning design, avoid rough soil, and adjust to keep sod on edge. After ploughing, avoid rolling to prevent moisture loss. resow and recover roots for quick regrowth. If May ploughing is impossible, renovation should be planned for the next suitable season.
John Parsons of Rosebank Wandsworth aged 34 died after a life spent on the land and in seclusion. Survived by wife and children John and Hugh, plus daughters Mrs B Eichorn Armidale Mrs Golledirk Inverell and Miss Mary Parsons Rosebank Guyra. Predeceased by sons George and Sam and daughters Mrs Drabsch and Miss Hate Parsons. Funeral at Rosebank followed by interment in the government cemetery officiated by Rev E N McKie.
Rainfall in the last three months of 1943 was below average and Croydon water sampling shows shortages. The Croydon Water Board appeals for conservation as wells have never sufficed to meet demand.
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