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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1921
Page
2
The Nationalist Party and City press face a battle over representation as the Country Party seeks to balance Parliament. It pledges to end state enterprise in industry, cut speculation, boost country industries, and speed up repatriation while denying socialism and ties to the Tutor Party.
A Labor era notice outlines the Diggers' Loan with extensive schemes for land development and home building. It promotes bonds and inscribed stock in denominations from ten pounds to six hundred, with interest around six and a half percent. Conversion rights exist for holders of prior bonds, requiring ownership as of 8 August 1921 and a set deadline. Subscriptions open from August 8 1921 via banks, Savings Banks, post offices, or stock exchanges across the Commonwealth.
A Wednesday night function was a splendid success. Promoters headed by Miss Munro as secretary expect to send £25 to a Japanese recipient. All concerned extend hearty congratulations.
Dr Harris defended claims that country papers charged for inserting reports and distributing election stereos for the Premier’s speeches. He cited a Wednesday night meeting and noted costs around £60 per issue for such insertions while denying universal charges. He criticized political propaganda and media practices, urging careful reporting and countering papers he said twist facts.
Fragmentary political appeal urges workers to vote for Mitchell if wage demands are not met. The message references a price objection and invites support for Mitchell as the preferred candidate.
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