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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1944
Page
3
Readable fragments describe Numurkab Water Trust actions regarding extra water services and a local supply project. Mentions metering, allocation, and juror involvement, with unclear place names and dates. Provides a snapshot of proposed water deliveries and governance steps within a regional utility framework.
A verbose wartime commentary critiques Australian food policy, condemning official excuses and urging decisive action. It argues shortages stem from wartime demands and calls for heightened labor use in production, warning that inaction risks consumer distress and economic decline. The piece references ministry responses, wage policy, and domestic production targets, naming figures and institutions involved.
The piece discusses Mr Chifley and his ministers hesitating over adopting a pay as you earn tax system for current income rather than prior year earnings. It notes calls from Britain Canada and others to shift to PAYE amid financial strain and details taxes historically tied to estate or years prior.
A deputation criticized Mr Chifley for planned taxes that may hit high earners as wages rise and warned against charity tax concessions. The Treasurer defended sympathetic case handling while arguing a broad tax base is needed. The column suggests motives align with political optics over finances.
Numurkah stock sale calendar lists events from February 25 to March 25 with entries for Numurkah Nathalia Cobram and Kilpatrick McLellan J McNamara & Co, featuring sales by Young husband Limited and Cocks. Also advertised are lending at lowest rates, sworn local agents for DODGE BROS. cars and regional assurance and steamship companies. Daintily decorated dining room sample rooms advertised.
Woolgrowers face a tougher market after the war with synthetic fibres rising and bankrupt nations hindering demand. Dr P Ro McMahon of New Zealand argues that increasing wool weight per sheep via progeny testing and ram selection, not heavy ewe culling, could raise average weights in four years. Breeders must study sheep health, diseases, and parasites, plus educate the public on wool’s long term cost effectiveness.
Unreserved clearing sale on property two miles west Tongala features cattle horses machinery and fodder. Prospective purchasers advised of access by E A Reynolds and Mrs E Reynolds. acc C J Collard Esq.
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