The Leader Weekly Commentary on Government Spending
A long critique argues that postwar government expenditure fuels waste and oversized welfare programs. It contrasts Commonwealth and state housing costs with private enterprise efficiency, warns of rising taxes, and questions the value of ongoing war-related spending impacting workers and public services. The piece closes with a reflection on national pride and German atrocities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Department of Labor and National Service
War Downing Construction
L.A
Vae
Iurus
Nsw
West Australia
S.A
Tur Agrculture
Me Jenkins
Commonwealth
Taterial
Muswii
Federal
Govermntett
Khae
Me Scully Forecast Incomplete Crop Worries
Fragmentary notes describe Me Scully predicting rain and drought effects on Hawkesbury crops. Mention of a 150,000 yield on a day, a meeting, and Adam’s claim wheat would fail due to transport power issues. No clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkesbury
Adam
Tranpower
Scully
Where Are They Who Demand a Second Front for Russia
The letter argues that Britain needed America and Russia to win the war and questions why Australia lacks a pro Russian voice. It claims Stalin would only join with Allies if profitable and states Russia’s future role remains undecided after Japan’s defeat. It accuses supporters of delaying Australia’s war effort and calls for mobilizing aid to Britain and the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Europe
Russia
Briain
Anetha
Japan
Genetilissimo Stalin
Atlee
Truman
Stylin
America
Australia
Taxation Debate Over War Costs and 1946 Year Plan
The speaker argues taxation should drop but Prime Minister Chifley says war costs have been cut by millions of pounds and revenue surpassed forecasts, yet tax relief cannot occur before the 1946 financial year. The federal government faces a fiscally heavy outlook with limited taxpayer relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwaith
National
Wefare Fund
Dir Chitley
Cailey
Federa
Jast
Chifley
Waw
Chiffey
Patriotism Lesson Amid a World at War
A reflective note traces a life shaped by national service and love of country. The narrator recalls growing up during turbulent times and emphasizes the enduring value of patriotism learned through adversity and sacrifice. The piece frames loyalty as a guiding principle formed in youth and tested by history.
Services To Be Held Next Sunday Across Several Towns
A Wise Man Said reflecting on laziness precedes poverty. Church notices list service times for multiple churches including Koonoomoo Cobram Cobram 11 H.C. and 2.30, Numurkah 7 Rev Rose, Presbyterian Numurkah 11 and 7 Rev Allison, Yarroweyah 11 Naring 3 Rev Fabb, and others across Cobram Strathmerton Youarang Katamatite Bunbartha Numurkah, with several ministers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England Koonoomoo
Cobram
H.C
Tallygaroopna
Numurkah
Rose
Presbyterian Numurkah
Waala
Allison
Yarroweyah
Naring
Fabb
Methodist Numurkah
Br Swanton
Waaia
Baulkamaug
Churchward Strath
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Numuream
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Melville Street, Numericab
Victorian Hairdressers’ Board
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Brown and Co Pty Ltd
COREE
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Eagley
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