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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1948
Page
4
A brief note indicates samples on hand are located next to the Egg Board. The item mentions a nearby reference point for sample display or collection, suggesting a small distribution or display area adjacent to the Egg Board.
Melville Street Numurkai offers all classes of watch and jewellery and optical repairs promptly and neatly. T. Gainey jun advertisements general carrying services and supply of box firewood with contact numbers for Numurkah.
The Telegraph Hotel in Nu Murkah is under the management of H. E. DeAbel formerly of Tecumwal. The dining room is well staffed and meals will be a feature. Bedroom accommodation is first rate and the bar offers the best stock.
The Leader critiques Prime Minister Chifley’s Europe war posture and the Communist Party’s threats to resist a Western bloc. It warns that Communists could disrupt industry, coal, shipping, and public service, urging hard action to purge disruptive elements and support Australia’s stand with Britain and the U.S. to prevent Russia’s influence.
Mr Dedman claimed taxpayers would see a 90 percent rise in income after the 1948 year end, a forecast dismissed as premature since wage earners’ returns are due by July 31 and business incomes by August 31. Tax officials will need months to compute overall personal incomes.
The piece laments rising living costs and tax changes affecting households under Labor. It argues the 90 per cent improvement claim is hollow as ordinary necessities and subsidies are higher priced. It urges Mr Dedman to press Mr Chifley to disgorge windfall gains and questions 1947-48 tax relief.
The piece argues Australia faces deep civil and political strain as laws are said to be flouted. It cites Prime Minister Chifley considering sending arms to Malaya, opposed by Sharkey and Elliott who claim ruling power. It notes Queensland strike leaders fined for three months imprisonment and bond to appeal, provoking unionist tensions and industrial disruption. It also mentions the Coal Tribunal seeking seal-front peace.
The article warns that unlawful strikes and violence by miners threaten public order as a Labor Tribunal imposed by Commonwealth and New South Wales authorities seeks to enforce lawful conduct. It urges the Federal Government to uphold laws or risk a breakdown of governance.
Mrs Robinette learned one of her four soldier brothers, Private Roy Crusell, was gassed in France. Lieut Bert Baxter, son of S. Baxter of Picola, was wounded in France for the second time and also suffers gas effects. Captain L. L. Paterson, who had his leg amputated, was mentioned in despatches by Sir Douglas Haig. The piece notes deaths of Phillip Micchel, a musician in the Goulburn Valley, and Hugh McKenzie, Mooroopna Hospital secretary. Weather turns fine then worsens. 127 points registered by Monday. Four people fined at Numurkah Court for not enrolling on the Commonwealth roll. Local councillors to retire this month are Drs Dudley, Meiklejohn, Tuckett, and OHanlon.
A March letter from the American Industrial Research Council says rabbit proof wire-netting is available in quantities from the USA. The Foundation states that import licences will be issued by the Commonwealth Government to arrange shipment from New York to Sydney. People needing netting should contact the Foundation at the given Sydney address.
A local notice offers dry cleaning services by Pockner opposite Commercial Bank Nu murkal plus poultry bookings for 1048. Day old W L Chickens from Hamilton Egglaying Competition winners 1947 48 winter test and 1947 yearly competition also starter pullets. Male birds from State Research Farm stock all breeding stock blood tested and Pullorum free. Details to Box 78 Wertiber or phone Werribee South.
Local grocers A C Venables and Son list an array of canned meats sauces and pantry items with phone contact 59. The ad promotes trim beef pork luncheon ham and other products including ham pies beef loaf corned beef and preserved fruit flavors. A busy storefront offer notes brands such as Fawcett and Lea and Prinsorchester shire Worcester appear among the items.
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