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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1944
Page
4
Invites readers to inspect an extensive winter dress goods range including tweeds, crepes, flannels, satin and fancy wool fabrics. Lists colors and prices with coupon details and yard measurements, highlighting weight and quality for coats, skirts, and dresses.
An advertisement lists Khaki and Navy work shirts for men with sizes 14 to 17 and 9/6 5 coupons. It notes good quality, extra value, and heavy-duty options for engineers and mechanics. Prices range from 7/11 to 22/6 with 5 coupons required for many items.
Bud Abbe and stars including June Havoc and Jack Okie headline a general exhibition program featuring THERE'LL NEVER BE A TOWN OR A MUSICY like Comely Like and HELLO FRISCO HELLO. The display highlights Great Musical Technicolor triumphs and dramatic historical footage.
The Leader laments government reliance on officials over elected representatives and criticizes Commonwealth Food Controller J F Murphy for partisan broadcasting. It argues rationing should benefit Australians first, questions meat and butter exports to Britain, and notes impending reductions in export plans over three months.
The piece argues that Australia faces chaos from Food Control with labor, transport, and processing shortfalls while cabbage and carrot drives target stock feed. It contrasts Britain where Lord Woolton's system kept order, noting Woolton remains highly popular and that British controls avoided the Australian fiasco.
The Censorship Inquiry reveals letters opened by officials may inform other departments and even private rivals, prompting calls for complete exposure of censorship methods. Abbott urges broader disclosure while ministers face questions over National Security Powers and potential abuse.
An All-In push signals no soft handling of the referendum. The government holds a decisive edge as Dr Evatt leads the Yes campaign with a costly booklet. Printers seek the paper source noting its unusually high quality unavailable to ordinary printers for years.
The text reads as a fragmented political discussion mentioning Angus Sage fm the Fiera and individuals like Curtin Cay and Wy ceing the vetal. It hints at pledges to obey a caucus and to remain in a party, but details are unclear and the source is incomplete.
Fragmentary notes show Mr Calwell and Senator Cameron aiming to unite labor forces to advance a platform supporting industry and government reforms. The records mention July timing, a forthcoming conference, and plans for joint action with party members to present a governing supreme program on August 1.
Church of England services held at Numuykin and nearby Cabrim with Rev. Aiusuy Nearing and Rev. Kape Mei RWW listed among speakers. Attendees include Yarroweyab, Me Shun, LAME Sy Aline, and others. weekly events noted with dates and local offices.
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