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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1944
Page
4
Autumn winter garments preview features a handmade all wool frock described as cosy warm and stylish. Available in wineberry red jeep brown and other shades with sizes from small to extra large and coupon options offered.
Constance Bennett Jeffrey Lynn and Regis Loomey star in Law Of The Tropics for general exhibition. Valerie Hobson Robert Taylor Bring Donlevy and Charles Laughton head Stand By For Action while William Boyd Andy Clyde appear in The Leather Burners for a blazing tornado of action and thrills.
In a weekly commentary the author rebuts Mr Jenkins on wool versus synthetic fibers. The piece notes wool’s value in garments and argues that synthetic materials threaten growers’ income, urging branding and stronger industry action. It references Dr Clunies Ross and Evatt, plus postwar policy debates in government and Labour circles.
The piece argues the Federal Government should present both sides of the debate on extending federal powers to voters. It notes a custom requiring pamphlets with arguments for and against, but warns the opposition may be denied access to other publicity avenues, while the government could use the A B C network to promote propaganda.
The forecast column notes the Federal Government has held over measures that should have been debated in Parliament. The Curtin Government, with a House majority, has treated other parties with disdain and pushed regulations open to criticism without discussion. Ads appeared for a long-awaited sales manager position for surplus steel.
The article argues postwar disposal of vast war goods from vehicles to land and clothing will be a massive task. It criticizes civil service led sales in Britain and Australia, urging expert traders to manage the sale through existing trade channels to avoid mismanagement and ensure efficient disposal of million pound worth material.
The column defends criticizing MPs in public interest and notes consistency in judging leaders by public acts. It cites Mr McEwen for joining the Advisory War Council to aid the war effort, detailing the council’s perquisites and his prior role as Minister for Air.
In a parliamentary note the Indi member is said to have acted for country service after others withdrew from the Advisory War Council. The report states he never drew large sums, with weekly expenses well below actual duties, and notes Curtin Government support including a private secretary and a Parliament House room.
A clipped passage discusses political inferences about motives, Parliament, and the Advisory War Council. It mentions a deputy and opposition, noting potential attempts to use parliamentary power to influence or damage reputations, with terse commentary on inference and intent.
Melville street Nemertak lists Walter Bursill as a hairdresser and tobacconist specializing in tobacco cigars pipes and related requisites with storefront details and services offered.
A community appeal lists district youths named for active service abroad and warns the roll is incomplete. The notice asks parents relatives and friends to submit any missing names to ensure every eligible local service member is included.
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