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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
2
Twenty years ago Australia faced recession from low export prices and tight employment. Now prices are high and output expands but ongoing trouble persists, urging management and workers to boost efficiency and collaboration under a new industrial law.
A collage of community updates reports on residents returning from Sydney and Brisbane trips Miss Ellen West begins duties at J Eggleston s firm and Mr Ree Taylor returns home after a Sydney visit Len Lyes and John Ray travel back from holidays in Sydney and Queensland F Quin takes holiday leave from November 6 Doreen Hill heads to Brisbane for holiday leave Police inspection notes by Mr Scott and a rockup report R W Hudson elected president of the Aus Association division at Armidale dentistry meeting Harold Prater and family joys over a spy scare and wedding preliminaries Alf Saunders returns health improved Gordon Ray heads to Port Macquarie to manage Murray Co operative Store D R Pearson appointed travel stock permit agent for Armidale and Glen Innes examinations at St Ursula s Armidale reward Arthur Pearson pianos Victoria Bride and Groom Mavis Joy and Victor Eric wed Tamworth area clergy and local Army progress noted Archdeacon Young officiated and Robert Pearson attends an artificers school in NSW
October 28 event to feature two orchestras and an attractively decorated stage. A 50–strong jury will view the entertainment for a nominal entry fee. A prize of £2 2s 0d awaits the belle of the ball with Oddferlows as hosts.
Horticultural Society announces its Annual Flower Show on November 1 with entry guidelines. Judges will assess blooms for form, brightness, substance, and beauty while noting faults such as broken stems, poor foliage, and disease.
A September meeting reported Guyra Shire Council funds all in credit with receipts from ratepayers. The General Fund, Roads Trust, Street Lighting, Fire Brigade and other accounts were listed with balances and payments proposed, including Ta. tions for May Road Trust and Town Improvement funds.
A veterinary officer warns that sheep worm infestations are rising across many districts and that delaying drenching is dangerous. He urges stockowners to consult district veterinary officers for proper treatment methods and to act promptly to control the outbreak.
Overcast skies and occasional showers made conditions unpleasant this week. Farmers could not tend to potatoes and per crops, while shearing was delayed. Guyra post office readings show fluctuating temperatures with rain events noted during the week.
The Postmaster-General's Department says due to unavoidable circumstances telephone service at Black Mountain exchange will be limited to the period October 18 to 31 inclusive.
The Guyra Shire Council held its monthly meeting with councillors Dr Wheaton Dettman Hudson Cox Youman clerk Richardson engineer Stephens health officer and others present. Topics included water supply requests from Mrs Ridley Rocky Gully, library subsidy from Education Minister Heffron, road and railway land rates, a planned street clock, and approval for a telephone line erection. The council also arranged donations and committee formations for Crippled Children and health schemes and deferred survey work on Tingha water supply until owner willingness is confirmed.
Mr Quin, wealth officer for Guerra Shire, presented regant for the monthly meeting at Guyra on Tuesday. Reports advised street cleaners, shops and premises are generally clean and tidy. A note on labour shortages due to wet weather and conditions of the rook timber was discussed along with proposed rectification for dangerous roof areas.
The report notes charges withdrawn during a Tuesday session. Ambiguous names appear in garbled text, including Basil Smith and others connected to a milk deal or cattle matter. Authorities addressed confusion around the case and the judge presided as witnesses offered unclear statements.
Fragmentary lines refer to engineered structures and unproved claims. The readable items mention a south location and possible equipment or builders but lack verifiable names, dates, or events to form a complete news item.
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