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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1953
Page
3
The Armidale district notes September saw mild frosts and general showers in central and western areas, with the eastern side dry. Pastures short, lambing satisfactory, sheep generally in good condition, cattle varying from weak to very good, and stock losses low. Rabbits increasing despite myxomatosis, black disease few cases, and conditions trigger warnings for feed and water.
Officers from the Department of Agriculture, the University, and the Bureau of Agricultural Economies join the Northern District on a tour. They inspect work at Inverell New England Ex Farm and Shannon Vale Nutrition Station at Gien Innes.
Shire President Dr R W Hudson urged councils to back a New State referendum in New England to reveal public will. Leaders including Dr E M Mulligan and Dr E Ferris argued for regional relief and reform while noting funding and legal questions.
At Inverell a grazier was fined £5 for engaging a shearer without a written agreement. Colin L. Frame reported to the AW.U. that A. K. Frazer hired him in September without a written contract. Frazer pleaded guilty, and his solicitor noted nine years of employing the same workers without written agreements.
A historic USDA project produced a scarecrow that automatically detonated a carbide charge every three minutes to deter crows. Designed for a 10 acre grain field, the device aimed to safeguard crops from birds over a sizable area.
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