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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1944

Page

4

Bitcon's Winter Coats Offer a Wide Variety

Bitcon's presents a selection of ladies winter weight coats in navy black brown grey mist blue and green with wool linings and checked styles. The shop touts new arrivals with features like semi fillings and squared shoulders and emphasizes easy warm wear with multiple sizes and coupons.

Smart Hi- Nolty Wits WHR Calla & Long Wajbeevr Mark Mohran Sigler Crane

Referendum on August 19 Faces Party Line Debate

The Leader warns voters that referendum support may hinge on party allegiance rather than principle. It argues future leaders could abuse any granted powers, urges independent judgment, and cautions against partisan manipulation over wartime powers and postwar uses. The piece highlights Labor and non Labour fears, urges voters to consider future trust.

Labor Curtin Menzies Menzi Tshor Commonwealth Lavetine Menziex Fadden Tnem Department of Agriculture Ces

War Referendum and the Powers Debate in Australia

A reader letter in 1946 argues against granting wartime powers postwar. It criticizes employment controls, organized marketing, and government production and distribution, warning such powers would tighten state control and harm the people. Dr Evatt is cited on the five year postwar plan and the danger of managed boards. The piece questions Yes campaign claims to rehabilitate servicemen and stresses support for workers and veterans, while warning against extending manpower directives and government reach.

Commonwealth Evatt Lawic Fac Bill Brown Jehovah's Witnesse You Bilt Sim Numurkah Ws Brown Altgether S.A W.A Bill Brown Yes Australia

Preference for soldiers in jobs sparks national debate

A columnist argues the government cannot deny veterans preference by promising universal employment. Returning soldiers face lost jobs, physical injuries, and disrupted skill development, while civilians who stayed at home retain advantages. The piece urges that veterans deserve genuine job priority, not charity, to level the playing field.

Australia

Mr Curtin Supports Us Amid Ambiguous Caption

Readable fragments indicate Mr Curtin backed a stance to prevent caption confusion. The text implies support but lacks clear context or outcome, leaving interpretation uncertain about motives or consequences.

Contention over Referencum and Curtin leadership discussed

Fragmented parliamentary commentary questions Mr Curtin's backing of policies and the Referencum. It notes fear among electors about liberty and freedom, with warnings that Curtin's silence could sway the August 19 vote. It references Carlin and government power debates and worker demobilization impacts.

P.M jNow Carlin Mr Curtin

Curtin Telegram on Referendum Preference Regime Sparks Debate

A transcript of Curtin's telegram urges extended preference for ex-service men in employment and warns that failure to carry the Referendum could curb future favour. The column argues governments have long exercised broad power to grant preference and that no constitutional obstacle justifies withholding it.

Curtin Ima Federal Line

Hooray For Horsetralin Reopens Caulfield Racecourse

Caulfield racecourse reopened after occupation by military forces. Rehabilitation required building materials and soldier families faced crowded slums during closure. Authorities emphasize reopening aids the war effort and accelerates national goals.

Caulfield

Referendum Pointers and Warnings in Political Critique

The fragment cites Karl Marx on violence and overpowering the state, warns against elevating politicians and officials above others, and notes discharges and casualties in a discussion of political fault lines.

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