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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1944
Page
3
A fragmented report from Katamatite notes a recent gathering of Red Mysims MeLaehtus members and officers. It mentions potential postwar industrial conscription and aligns with Curtin Government or LW front policy, signaling forthcoming organizational changes and continued salavage or restructuring efforts.
A precarious postwar forecast declares bureaucratic dictatorship by Big Business and conservative Labour rivals. It cites Labour’s platform for unification, Senate abolition, and local governance, warning of further government control, wartime orders, and potential referendums. It accuses Communist influence within unions and Labour structure, arguing Curtin government failed to enact reform, proving Labour unfit for continued power.
The Cen tury notes a Wednesday night Labor Party executive resolution declaring to vote Not at the Referendum. It argues that proposed constitutional amendments oppose the best interests of Australians and expresses opposition from the party’s stance.
Coming events include a public address on Referendum at Numurkah Town Hall with Hanamal Mattie Hind the Right, plus Numurkah CWA tea, Ladies’ meeting, and a reception for the Murray Valley Irrigation League Moderator in Numurkah. Also planned are a church anniversary, a visit by Med. McEwen MLA, and a town hall picture event with Colt Comrades.
A fragmented report details road repairs on south and east routes including Cleme and Hickey's road. It notes graveling, drainage, and engineer surveys by JM and A J Caird with references to Tees and Tyres sections and planned maintenance budgets. Numerous place names appear uncertain due to OCR errors.
Meeting notices outline a Saturday session by the Murray Valley Irrigation League to review the irrigation scheme and elect delegates for Yarrawonga Conference. Speakers include A C Beverett on the Referendum. Various town meetings and notices cover Red Cross, public meetings, fancywork, and C W A events. Road works and council funds for multiple roads are listed with requested inspections and engineering reports.
Auction notices list stock sales at Numurkah and Nathalia with dates and firms. Entries include August 11 Numurkah Stock Sale by Young and Husband Limited. 18 Numurkah Stock Sale by Trick, McLellan & Co.. 24 Nathalia Mon Hockey Sale. 25 Numurkah Stock Sale by J. McNamara & Co.. 81 Cobram Monthly Stock Sale.
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