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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1950
Page
3
The text argues decentralised state and industrial power as a safeguard against extremist domination. It cites Karl Marx and asserts that centralised control in unions and key industries in Sydney and New South Wales increases risk for communist influence, proposing New States to disperse political power, industry, and essential services.
Conciliation Commissioner Mr. J R Donovan announced an interim award lifting pay for about 50 000 Australian Workers' Union members in pastoral roles. Rates rise for shearers crutchers wool pressers shed hands cooks station hands and youth workers with Western Australia slightly different figures. Hearing for a new AWU award continues on June 6 as wool value payments influenced the increases.
Ted Cullen credits the Guyra Diggers event’s outstanding success to the Ladies' Auxiliary catering. He lauds Mrs W A Roberts and Mrs Billy Roberts for steady service, notes younger members’ participation, and mentions the New South Wales Auxiliary president visiting Glen Innes for a reception dinner for Mrs Todd.
At the Rod Fishermen's Club meeting in the rooms last Friday night Geo Adamson chaired. The trophy for the biggest trout caught during the season was presented to Adamson who weighed 4 lb, with remarks from Burgess Archibald and Schaefer. Attendees enjoyed an alfresco supper afterwards.
The Right Rev Dr J Moyes Bishop of Armidale will conduct services in Guyra on Sunday May 14 and May 21. Parish church services follow usual times. Country services: Tubbagurra 11 15 am Wongwibinda 3 pm. May 21 offers only one parish service, evensong led by Very Rev M Kenneth Jones.
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