Food Production Muddle in Australia Under War Strain
The Leader argues government policy hinders food production by heavy formalities and rail constraints. It cites failed wire and pig netting releases, poor coordination between departments and railways, and bureaucratic obstacles delaying essential supplies for growers. The piece urges practical action to boost output for Allies and troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
H. Oberin
Wheat— Erowers’ Association
Bell
Score
Satire on wartime politics and censorship in Australia
In a satirical wartime piece, the author mocks amateur politicians and censorship practices. References span Kipling war verse, C J Joennis, and local figures including Dedman Ward and Curtin. The writer laments constraints on discussing mythical seasonal figures and Australian soldiers, noting many other grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudyard Kipling
Krueger
C. J. Joennis
Dedman
Ward
Curtin
Hho
Altering the Constitution and Australian centralisation debate
A column argues Australia should widen Commonwealth power but warns against global centralisation. It cites ANA discussions on delegating local matters to councils, warns of risk of party withdrawal of delegated power, compares with Greece Rome and France, and notes Roosevelt’s U.S. federal balance as a caution. It concludes Canada and Brazil resist centralised authority.
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Cormetl
Churchill
Roosevelt
Stalin
Calwell
Winnn
Australia
Teheran
The
ANA
Municinal Council
Averalia
Dinta
Canberra
Perth
Numurka
A-N.a
Greece
Rome
France
U.S.A
Washington
Canada
Brazil
Centralised power feared postwar reforms
The piece warns that shifting power to the Federal Government would worsen civil service growth and regulation, risking dictatorship and loss of liberty. It cautions against postwar reconstruction becoming a pretext for transferring powers to Melbourne and Sydney, and imagines delays under national security rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Sydney
Canberra
Correction on National Service Officer role in Numurkah district
An error in last issue stated Mr A S Marshall was the National Service Officer for Numurkah. Marshall is actually Chairman of the local War Agricultural Committee, and applications for the release of Army personnel should be addressed to him. The National Service Officer is Mr Byhams of Shepparton.
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A. S. Marshall
Numurkah
Marshall
Byhams
Shepparton
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