Credit control debate on government credit measures
A parliamentary discussion critiques government plans to mobilize credit resources for the war effort. Emphasis on borrowing from the Commonwealth Bank without interest, risks of propaganda misinforming the public, and concerns about inflation, taxation, and monetary policy. Speakers urge prudent use of credit to sustain production and employment while exposing fraudulent schemes and misleading promises.
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Commonwealth Bank
Valerest
Wilde Prapeans
Tdividuala
Real Cost of War Reveals Material and Individual Roles
A fragmented wartime note argues the true war costs lie in materials and equipment, with emphasis on leadership and group influence within the assembly. It suggests real impact comes from reduction in units and the balance of resources, while noting women may aid in unrest linked to provisioning.
Changes in Ancient Country From Palestine Dispatch
Palestine reports describe travel from Jerusalem to Jericho noting major changes since 1918. Malaria nearly vanished after canal irrigation and new waters, while towns like Jericho gain winter resort appeal. Wartime trenches remain amid straw and watertower production, with occasional sightings of Australian troops on leave near Wad Musalshah.
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Palestine
Jerusalem
Jericho
Jordan Valley
Elijah
Wad
Bedken Wenningt Am Verte
Dead Sea
Ld Adler
Olsd
Patrvone Hotash Company
Tovtay
Europe
Germany
France
Spain
Russia
Poland
Kramie
Hmien
Poalle
South Johnstone Notes Show Rainfall And Local News
South Johnstone notes detail a period of two days of fine weather followed by light rain totaling about 0.94 inches over 20 wet days, with April’s month total around 1.10 inches. The column also covers staff transfers at the local Flying Fish Point School, holiday travel by local families, holiday calls by Marine Department staff, exam reports, a Wear Comforts fund-raiser event with music, and community notes on roads, settlements, and local football attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Johnstone
Alex
C. Litaow
Eauhingaia
Ye Marine Department
Hrishane
G. A. Thooks
A. Maherift
Cains Na
Ats
Liaise En Brivay
Finsine Orchestra
G. Stuart
Abra
UW. Stuart
No. Campell
M. Tevpe
Evolne Pring
Orphiodeas Monastery
Sng
Ghoraryel
Wedding Party for Ming Atice Milvan in Rainy Lade Week
The ceremony at Rainy Lade Week featured Ming Atice Milvan and Mya dt Abrym with Mr and Mrs R Chantele of diam oulia acting as hosts and the wedding party. Guests included Mr BG Martin who led the toasts, with prizes awarded for dancing and decoration. proceeds supported the exieal or en.
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Ming Ati¢e
Ste
Mya
Dt Abrym
Chawhurs
R Chantele
Diamoulia
Mourgan
Martin Proneh the
Ripper
Ail Hoon
Warn Mestre
D. Alnworth
Maunhpieg
Dara
Ol Sochvanes
Dutt
Amb
Saag
Mlung
Beantifl
Piomin Ware Gyms
Vanetiumn
R. Huibard
T Panes
Aaltpapp
Rohnson
A. Favier
Humphries
German Farm Labour and War Impact Report
London Daily Herald reports from Antwerp on Germany delaying land sowing and grain, noting 800000 Poles mobilized, 20000 more available, many agricultural workers granted leave to farming. Winter harsh, seed and equipment shortages, railway disruptions hinder distribution. government orders land workers to farm on May Day and Ascension Day.
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London Daily Herald
Antwerp
Germany
NSW Traffic Accidents Rise in Early 1940 Quarter
NSW Minister for Transport Mr Brexner reported the first three months of the year saw 24 accidents, 123 fatalities, and 2236 injuries, with motor vehicle fatalities up to 23 in the quarter. He noted these figures as the best last quarter’s in record and urged preparatory work to aid rehabilitation and transport safety.
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Lund
Nsw
Trang
Brexner
Presa
Reuxner
Ures
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Nestle's
Storen Hanpock
Arcmatte Tea
Cher
Mrynsur Sais
Tims Nestle
Cee
How. FO. Spender
Ita Bank
Areten
Rome
Treasury
ALF. Dispatches
Ollila
Hillside Monastery
Bea
Lira
Nazareth
Serarett
Sehonle Ead
Heen
Beauty
Galilea
Safad
Palenhive
Tianehters
Tasotll
Tue
Telea
Herbert
My. G. W. Martens
Yratein Selerepre
Hula Australas
Pres. OM
Ime
Ant
Sydney Harbour
Mercer
Marenay
Win
Lju
Sinyer
GA. Brooks
Aranch
Brooks
Australa
Mia
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Wright
Koogan
Saath Tolistane
Chapehappa
Behsnion Ass
Kairi News
Mall Funda Dano
D. J. Moynahan
POLIS
Halitay
Whitsun
Antony’s
Jongh Antony & Sons Pry
Ipswich
Antony
Leach Antony
Hele Antony
Jennings
Famely
Rose
Rosslyn
Rossisn
Munter
Linh W. Green
Revenone Lze
Reed
Spaye
Crean
Gaiel Carsoon Antony
Silk
Rainee Tun Dee Antony
Calica
Anree
Faney
Viteem
Werth
Feney
Artony
American Fabrica
Amerian
Hans
Joseph Antony
Lake Street
Cairns
North
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