03 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1948
Page
1
Notes reveal PSA Executive Council discussing top tax changes and a planned inquiry into spending while criticizing Chif. The column also mentions Cominform influence among waterfront workers and a string of local political jibes. A car racketeer and a minister face light sarcasm as the piece wanders through social tidbits and a Winnipeg Christmas gift.
A curious tale from Wagen involves a man named Young facing bankruptcy after a price drop imposed by the Prices Commissioner, while a GPO official complains of staff shortages and a sudden 40 hour week. Across Yass, manager Jefferys battles strikes amid overtime demands as new leadership struggles with workers. Queensland statistics praise the giant Stephan family for large brood and farm keeping, and a Sydney visitor recalls a Thirloul tale about a long ago Australian connection. Reports also note hailstorm losses surge, seaside camp debates, and hospital staff Christmas carols, all wrapped in a mosaic of anecdotes and regional concerns.
Walter H Keesh district secretary writes Manning River District Council Primary Producers Union to explain that no conference will be held between the councils the Water Board and the union over damming plans nor further meetings. He notes the board can only manage work within Taree and Wingham and urges the councils to decide next steps.
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