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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1947
Page
5
The Leader critiques Chifley and the Opposition for a widening gulf amid salary moves. It argues MPs, initially paid £1000, have secretly pressed for higher pay via extras and allowances, challenging contracts and honesty in politics.
The article criticizes Mr Chifley for obstinacy in his role as Federal Treasurer. It cites his stance on wage pegging and his rejection of constructive suggestions. It notes unions' discontent and questions the impact of his tax and social service policy shifts on workers and the budget.
Tax reduction by the treasurer lowers prices for sporting bodies but leaves business men paying the high rate. The columnist argues the main gain is increased profit for sporting groups, while workers face higher costs and wages rise only with direct tax cuts. It urges direct tax relief to boost wages and reduce commodity prices.
A call for a public accounts committee to audit federal expenditure amid bloated departments. The piece cites the Department of Crook Information and Immigration costs, Transport spending, and war‑era departments as examples of waste, urging reductions and possible sackings.
The article rebukes government claims of unprecedented prosperity among wool producers. It notes that reported record wool prices, such as 10/11d per lb, reflect only a few exceptional superfine bales bought for special purposes, not the typical grower’s income.
The Town Hall presents Wednesday night western Badman's Territory with Randolph Scott and Anna Richards. Also Radio Stars on Parade featuring Wally Brown Alan Carney and Frances Langford. Saturdays Forever and Tomorrow with Orson Welles Claudette Colbert and George Brent. The Falcon's Alibi follows.
Jack Wall, agent for Gippsland and Northern Co, markets Lister separators, twin city tractors, Eclipse milking machines and other implements. He notes local customers support Melbourne firms by spending taxes and money locally, urging local purchase to boost town businesses.
A historical rainfall table lists averages by year from 1891 to 1948 with monthly totals for January through December and yearly totals. The dense OCR data includes multiple year entries and decimal rainfall figures, mixed with stray characters and codes.
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