Town amenities debate prompts rate equity questions
The Leader questions whether the Shire Council should lead in recreation spending and argues rate funding fairness between town and country areas. It cites past analyses by Dr J S Christie and warns that higher town-focused spending could hit country residents, urging public input before any rate increases.
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Chamber of Commerce
Publc
Chamber
Shire Council
J. 8. Christie
Progress Association
Redistribution of Seats During the State Elections
The column notes lost certainty about electoral redistribution as parties claim mandates. The UAP and SA push for change while reads of mandates vary. Rural to urban shifts and wartime population changes complicate fairness, with a future postwar redistribution likely.
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Australia
Dunstan
Parliament Salaries Debate Prompts Paid Increase Call
A column notes that some State Legislature members favor higher salaries while others argue against the move. It recalls candidates’ stance during elections, questions of full-time work, and references costs of living as a factor. The piece suggests deferring decision to the voters.
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Ohe U.A.P
S.A
Eldors
Dunstan
Labor Party
L.A.P
Atry
Cain
Cainald
State House
British Justice Criticized Over Eviction Order Remark
A letter questions British justice after reporting that an unnaturalis ed Italian secured an eviction order against an Australian in the Shepparton district. The writer calls the commentary a striking critique of justice given the author’s enemy birth remark.
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Shepparton
Italian lessee ousts Australian renter amid wartime justice
The columnist condemns a wartime case where a non naturalised Italian lessee gains possession of a property over an Australian tenant, arguing it shows flaws in justice after four years of war and questioning reciprocal treatment for Australians in Italy.
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Australia
Conserving Meat This War Time Guide for Australian Households
Kitchen Front War offers practical tips to stretch meat supplies for every adult on 3 to 4 oz daily. Methods include meat loaves and rissoles with breadcrumbs, pot roasts from cheaper cuts, meat pies, grills on toast, stuffed chin steaks, and sauces from meat trimmings. Emphasizes nourishment over luxury, encouraging imagination and efficient cooking.
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