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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1946
Page
3
A period editorial fragment debates the Wheat and Wool rowel conference outcomes and policy impacts. It references government action, price support, and potential revenue shifts affecting the economy and stabilization measures.
In a heated discussion, supporters urge standard gauge adoption citing efficiency and electrification, while opponents warn of cost and disruption. Proponents mention a 7 million loan and 2h million figures, with critics citing wartime transport doubts and preferred investments in irrigation and soil conservation.
Mr Scully cites open season with good weather and plans to speed up supplies and machinery parts. He urges farmers to plant more wheat despite past misfires and notes potential delays before Christmas. The optimistic forecast contrasts with prior years and the need for supportive actions.
Herbert Morrison, president of the British Council, warns against a system where the state influences wages. He argues progress comes from energy and industry, not magic, and questions capitalist control. He suggests Australian labor would resist policies pushing minimal work for high pay.
The article records the Wednesday marriage of Les Carne, son of Wr Carnie of Narmg, to Miss Violeta Annie Riddell of Shepparton. It notes veterans and community events including Rupert Les's discharge from service after Gallipoli, W H Taylor's recovery, J S Christie becoming Numurkah Agricultural Society president, and honors for ten men volunteering for active service along with gifts to Thos Morris and grain store shareholders in Beari and Ratings.
Metro features Wallace Beery Tom Drake and Selena Royle in This Man's Nation of Heroes and Love a thrilling border bandit tale with justice. The cast includes Mar garet O'Brien Jimmy Durante Jane Allyson Marsha Hunt and others in a Technicolor production.
Ratepayer urges council to replace fixed weirs with drop weirs from Barmsh to Numurkah to prevent floodback and road erosion. He notes creeks flood, gravel washes from road for hundreds of yards yearly, and inflow backs up drains east of McDonalds toward Nathalia railway line and Recreation Reserve. He says councils discussed floods but taken no action.
The article analyzes rising pressure for a 40 hour week and wage overhaul. It compares claims by Victorian Labor Minister Clarey and the Institute of Public Affairs on how productivity, prices, and war-time adjustments affect basic wages since 1907. It notes wage growth and social service expansion, arguing living standards hinge on production gains and distribution shifts.
In Strathmerton Lemnos Numurkah and Youanmite a district gathering featured Mrs Reid as vice president, with a secretary, and members presenting shoulder sprays to artists. The program included a panoforte duet, solos by Wilma Ackland and others, and a birthday cake baked by L Barnes.
The April 2 gathering chaired by Miss Ellwood, with broad attendance, approved a donation to Easter Monday Sports benefiting Mooroopna Hospital. A sympathy note was sent to Mrs J Mackay, patient with a broken ankle at Mooroopna Hospital. Reports on the Group conference followed. A scrap craft competition for Christmas stockings was won by Mrs A Wright, with Mrs Zanelli and Mrs D Williams in second and third. Afternoon tea concluded the event.
The Anti Cancer Council of Victoria stresses that cancer develops slowly and early recognition plus prompt treatment improves cure chances. They warn against long term irritants such as infections alcohol tobacco and chemicals and note a pre cancerous stage that, if identified, allows effective treatment and better outcomes.
Cobram and Nathalia district auction notices show a Cobram monthly sale and unreserved furniture sale in Nathalia. Listings include stock and subdivision sale items at Nomorksh with Kilpatrick McLellan & Co promoting property parcels and church land portions.
Kilpatrick McLellan and Co Pty Ltd announces multiple stock sales in Numurkah and Numurrah regions. Listings include dates and agents J McNamara Co and Kilpatrick McLellan tied to Good Friday sales. Local banking and insurance entities listed as trustees and supporters.
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