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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
3
A fruit officer outlines major spray materials and their roles in pest control. He notes DDT, organic phosphates, and other agents, emphasizing timing, coverage, and follow-up sprays while warning of safety concerns and the ongoing search for better solutions.
The Australian Labour and Migration Minister told MP Swarte that rural employers may apply for special awards for migrants paid while gaining skills and adapting to conditions. Holt noted 40,000 farmers had been notified about the migrant scheme, 7,000 contacted, and weekly additions ongoing. He said the department had already priced 1,400 cases under the program.
A proposal to replace the Diocesan Commissioners Fund with a General Diocesan Fund was debated at Spaiad Laat week. Birgy of Guyra urged abolishing the Diocesan Commissioner position and funding from parish assessments based on estimated income from parochial budgets. Mr Kirby moved that a diocesan scheme be prepared and sent to Parochial Councils for review and a report to the next Synod season.
Ex servicemen urged to apply for campaign awards including the 1939-45 War Medal and Australia Service Medal. Central Records Office guidance outlines qualifying periods, including 28 days full time service and 18 months home or overseas duty. Guyra district ex service personnel invited to contact Records Office to lodge claims. honour roll progress noted with over 260 entries.
A letter from Premier and Treasurer J Caw outlines the Farmers Relief Act as a vehicle for debt adjustment and carry-on aid for primary producers facing drought. Victorian growers discuss market access, certified seed shortages, and competition with New South Wales and Queensland, urging action by Rural Reconstruction Board and Rural Bank branches.
Graziers condemn the flat rate for electricity loan levies paid to the North West County Council, arguing many outback properties will never be supplied for 150 years. The Glendon branch meeting heard MPs and shire delegates criticize charges, with calls to abolish electricity loan rating where supply is unlikely. County officials defended the policy as improving land values and regional service, while opponents warned of a brick wall in front of remote ratepayers.
William Charles Chapman, 44, of Moore Park Armidale, faced Armidale Court of Petty Sessions on an assault charge. He allegedly pushed and grabbed rabbit inspector Colin Arthur Mitchett after an argument over a rabbit inspection. The magistrate noted Chapman’s emotional stress and discharged him under section 536A, with Chapman ordered to pay £12 87 compesation for damages and medical costs.
Guyra growers prepare a shipment of 20 tons of emilled seed potatoes including Katattdin Sequoia Schad nn Monk varieties for Fiji within a few weeks. The despatch is welcomed by growers hopeful for further orders and stronger trade links.
A NSW company secretary outlines new controls on selling certified seed to growers. Buyers must obtain written approval of the sale frame from the secretary, who will then approve sales in limited quantities. The measure aims to regulate seed movement and ensure compliance with official standards.
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