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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1944
Page
3
Fragmentary report discusses wartime labor measures, worker mobilization, and penalties for absence. Mentions Austria and Britain, parliament, and Trade Union Congress opinions on government methods to enforce labor participation during war.
An excerpt discusses how politicians operate within Parliament. It notes ministers occasionally override court rulings, the restraining influence of the Prime Minister, and concerns over accountability and decency during a tense session.
The text reports on political tensions during enforced absence as Ministers debate coal for the war effort and parliamentary attendance. It notes plans for a Duke of Gloucester visit to Canberra with expectations of broad participation and the social enthusiasm surrounding the Royal presence.
A letter praises a Weekly Commentary piece titled Politicians Promises Fort Worthles for addressing metropolitan standards and key issues with clear grasp and thoughtful care, noting the piece appeared fortnight ago and commending its coverage.
The Prime Minister told Parliament that all companies had been subsidized to about £3,307,000 with growing annual payments. He later admitted the total subsidy was far less than claimed and the yearly payment had fallen from £37,000 in 1940 to £37,000 in each of the last two years, apologizing to state members for the confusion.
A 1940s Australian report notes lamb moved from fringe to regular fare among U.S. services in wartime. It cites Army and Navy support, a National Livestock and Meat Board program, and tests showing high temperature cooking reduces weight loss. It predicts growing American appetite and imports from Australia and other exporters.
Fragmented wartime bulletin notes Tyne shipyards building 500000 tons of merchant shipping since 1939 and tanks, planes, and bombs reaching high production levels. It cites Allied air power with Telrach tanks, Lancaster bombers dropping record 5600 tons on Rhineland towns, and a large recruitment drive in Britain. It also mentions postal Sunday School plans in Australia and parliamentary debate on energy and coal issues, including strikes and absenteeism in Britain.
Health compelled owner to sell by public auction three miles from Nathalix on December 21 a 344 acre mixed farming property on Broken Creek. The Wet improved block includes six acres lucerne, irrigation by pumping, 120 acres fallow and 270 acres culturable with wheat and barley. A large clearing sale by Kilpatrick McLellin Co. at Mussel demonstrates record prices for farming plant and equipment with 900 lots sold, including headers, reaper, corn crusher, oil engines, ploughs, scarifier, harrows, waggons and more. Local buyers from Shepparton Wyuna Cobram Tatura and nearby towns attended.
Advertised happenings list December 20 at Town Hall with film and stage shows. Titles include Hey Rookie Underground Agent and I Supports at Town Hall. Christmas Party on December 22 and C W A Dance on 23 with White Cargo They Came To Blow Up America plus I Supports.
Unclear text reports resignations in the Shep Parton Chamber of Commerce including the Secretary Mr Goyen and vice President Mr Davis amid member discontent. The Advertiser notes members refused to attend and clashes over meeting arrangements. garbled lines obscure further details.
An IC ad fragment lists Namourkah and Nathalie Namurkah after hours dealings for lending trust moneys at low rates. It references DODGE BROS Cylinders and various insurers and estates names, suggesting a commercial page with multiple products. The text is an OCR fragment with scattered company names and product mentions.
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