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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1944
Page
4
Ginger Rogers stars opposite Ray Milland with Robert Benchley in a general exhibition showing a delightful romantic comedy. The Major and The Minor delivers brisk humor and warm romance as the trio anchors the screening event.
The War Loan Committee calls on Numurkah to raise 200 subscriptions and £20,000 as part of a nationwide drive for £150,009,000 by May 9. It urges residents to act quickly, explaining deposits, instalments, and the need to help Australia win the war with sound security and national duty.
The article critiques Minister Forde for not fully explaining Australia's plan to release 90,000 army men for food front work. It argues the vague statement hurt Allied relations, noting American and Canadian papers questioned Australia’s motives while praising the broader national effort, with Australia contributing about 900,000 in arms, food, and defense tasks.
A column questions the Labor Party and Federal Cabinet unity on the Referendum issue. It critiques Dr Evatt for seeking concessions and warns that granting wider powers could place the government in near unlimited control over citizens, businesses, and political affiliations amid wartime and peacetime uncertainty.
The article discusses Mr Calwell and the Cabinet pushing for broader Commonwealth powers, citing freedoms for press and speech to be included in referendum questions. It notes tensions in Parliament including the Speaker’s actions, a High Court injunction on publication, and questions about national security versus publication of articles.
The column argues producers should form unions and use pressure politics to win justice and fair pay. It notes farmers’ inertia, distrust, and reliance on government, cites Premier Dunstan urging aggression over requests, and highlights strikes by harvest workers and funding gaps in the producers’ association fighting fund.
Commonwealth press freedom is debated as editorials clash with wartime bans. The controversy centers on the Sydney Daily Telegraph and a miners union resolution, with critics alleging Mr Calwell lets personal bias influence judgments. The High Court reportedly found no damage in the Telegraph's publication, while bans caused news disruption and voter impact.
A New Zealand Agency booklet on wool warns that rayon and other synthetic fibres are expanding rapidly, with world rayon staple fibre production rising from 53,600,000 lb in 1934 to 1.35 billion in 1940. It notes cheap synthetic fibres, improving quality, and strong Allied interests, predicting sustained pressure on wool values and urging sheep producers to monitor shifts in substitute fibres and market reactions.
Brief church notices from Numurkalyam RCavity Katamatite and Tallygarvopna West list minor items including numbers and photon references. The fragment provides limited readable text and no clear events, dates, or participants.
The brief listings show numerous scores and participant names such as Rev Chyrehwart Baulkynningi Bunbartha Youarang Nathalia and Cobram with scores along with several individuals like Mr Yale Mr Wood Rev Walsh and Mrs Coleman. The fragmentary text catalogues multiple venues including Nathalia Narioka and Bearli with varying point totals.
A draft notice urges woolgrowers to beware of campaigns promoting synthetic fibers over wool. The document emphasizes industry risks and urges readers to consider wool’s value amid synthetic alternatives.
Reader notes best evergreen shrubs for easy home gardening. Lists options suited to various climates, offering four or five strong performers for year-round foliage, with practical care tips and selection guidance. Mentions common varieties and planting timing to maximize winter and spring color.
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