Land compensation justice urged for Murray Valley irrigation
A Murray Valley column argues the Water Supply Commission may take productive land without paying proper compensation under current law. It cites cases where land lost value due to channel works is not compensated while nearby land gains value without loss. The piece urges Act amendment to allow compensation and urges irrigators to lobby Parliament, noting cross-party support and Commission backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Valley
Water Supply Commission
Sandmount
Commission
Tren
Parliamet
Miners Win Again in Long Commonwealth Dispute
Article notes repeated coal miner strikes in New South Wales against government actions since the war. It mentions Evatt’s return, garnisheed wages opposed by miners, and a pattern of fines with uncertain collection, leading to mass strikes and fines uncertainly enforced. It portrays a persistent clash between miners and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Australia
N.S.W
Withile
Groundless complaint about housing effort at chamber meeting
At the chamber of commerce last meeting a member warned little was being done to relieve housing. The piece notes numerous bodies already studying housing and questions whether more commissions will improve outcomes. It jokes about yet another commission to audit existing commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Commonwealth Housing Commission
Commonwealth Parliamentary Commission On Social Security
Commonwealth War Workers’ Housing Trust
State Development Committee
Victorian
Slum Reclamation and Housing Commission
Government action demanded on farm supply shortages
The writer criticizes Mr Scully and the Federal Government for delays in providing fencing wire labor machinery and fertilizers to farmers. States have urged action via agriculture departments and a national survey, but the piece argues for concrete results over promises and calls for scrapping slow methods to ensure essential supplies are made available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scully
Commonwealth
State Departments of Agriculture
Mr Scully
Australians urged to share meat with refugees in war
An editorial urges Australians to endure shortages and reduce meat consumption to aid famine relief in Europe. It stresses the Allied unity of 44 nations, the need to pool resources, and the Christian duty to help others, arguing even small cuts can free substantial food for those at risk. It cautions against selfishness and notes potential self-improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
United Nations
Europe
Taxpayer Strain Over Taxation Speaks Against Chifley
Letter criticizes government tax policy noting earlier assessments and cash payments burden wage earners. Calls for pay-as-you-earn adoption, cites penalties for late payment and overpayment, and argues war funding should not force extra contributions. Points to Britain, America, Canada as precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Chifley
Taxation Office
Chifley
Britain
America
Canada
Kitchen Frog Solve Meat Waste In Butcher Trade
A housewife is advised to stop demanding trimmed meat to reduce waste in the meat trade. Selling untrimmed meat avoids fat and small piece waste from trimming joints. The text cites rib chops trimmed into cutlets as a clear example.
Trim Fat For Economy In Home Cooking
A guide notes that removing fat from meat leaves bone with a small meat remnant exposed to heat, resulting in a dry portion. It advises trimming meat at home and trimming fat sparingly to stretch the household joint and provide more servings.
Australia’s wartime food exports total £218,925,000 to overseas
From the outbreak of war to the end of June, Australia had shipped foodstuffs and beverages worth £218,925,000 to Britain, the Empire, and allied countries. This reflects a broad overseas supply effort during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Britain
The Leader Office At Melville Street Numurkah
Printed and published at the Leader office Melville street Numurkah by A E Morris for the proprietors Morris Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Melville-street
Numurkah
A. E. Morris
Morris Bros
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the Leader
Curtin
Eigers
McPherson & Son Pty. Ltd
Numurkar Specialists
George A. Rees
Nitae
Melbourne
W. S. Ward
Optician
Collins Street
Nate Ob
Fey
Persia
Leeds
Commonwealth Savings Bank
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