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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1941
Page
4
Repatriating Our Soldiers At Shire Council Discusses Duty
At the Shire Council meeting a Numurkah soldier returned from the war seeks work. The council notes government responsibility to aid returned men as private employers reduce staff. It argues permanent government support is needed beyond temporary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Council
Numurkah
Australia
Ginal
Alstreen
Porkane
Biel
Antion
Jens Hyine
Minsk
Moore
Saluting the flag debate and enforceable ceremonies
Public bodies push for compulsory flag salutes at schools following an incident at Uiilera State School. Education department deems the salute a mere regulation with no enforcement power._column expresses concern over parental loyalties and subversive influence on children. Regional case mentions Tahovah’s 2 fallawee and attitudes toward training amidst wartime tensions. The piece links loyalty, repatriation, and British allegiance debates across Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiilera
Education Department
Andera
Coordinated recruiting urged to boost war service fitments
A column urges Defence authorities to place rejected volunteers in alternate roles rather than turning them away. It notes past jealousy between service branches, endorses a system of closer coordination, and cites a failed case where a skilled tradesman was rejected without alternatives. It calls for national planning, repatriation safeguards, and using top minds like Sir John Higgins to solve postwar problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwen
Air Force
Hie
Colume
Compa
Commonwealth
Murray Valley
Australia
John Higgins
Victims or Victors in a State School Pledge Debate
An editorial argues against coercive regulation of beliefs and urges inquiries into parents who prevent their children from reciting the flag pledge in state schools. It warns of aliens in the community clashing with Union Jack values and calls for a check on their standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hey
Russia
Britain
Increasing Soldiers Pay in Britain Sparks Wider Support
Daily appeals for Nazi bombing victims dominate but public price is paid in munitions and duty. The piece praises Britons for risking life and labor to sustain war effort while urging timely pay increases for ALF soldiers and highlighting compassion for civilian hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Sera
Victor
Tell
Hitler
Chen
Peale
Australia
Engkind
Malvina Lindsay
Washinton
England
Australians Call for Fair Pay for War Workers
A critical appeal argues munition, coal, and other workers face severe hardship under wartime conditions. It condemns seven-day weeks and 12-hour days at meager wages while soldiers are praised, urging higher pay to ease families’ financial anxiety as Australians contribute to the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Freee
Crete
Australia
Australis
Britain
Appreciation Letter From Mr Jas C Proudfoot
A letter from Jas C Proudfoot of Mildura, secretary of the National and Social Reconstruction Movement, thanks the Observer for a notable article in this column. He notes the committee’s appreciation and requests that thanks be conveyed to the observer who supported the referenced paragraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. C Proudfoot
Mildura
National and Social Reconstruction Movement
Red Cross Address Draws 150 Members at Town Hall
Lady Bruche of the Australian Red Cross spoke to about 150 members at the Town Hall, tracing the society’s origins and wartime work. She urged continued support, highlighted frugal spending, and noted the Red Cross funds support sick and wounded soldiers and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Bruche
Australian Red Cross Society
Branehns
Fehtine
Red Cross Society
Unnlus
Red Cross
Ely
Numurkah
Hraineh
Mes
Mane Iermil
Ani Eineilone
Messra
Alig Willlijis
Kael
Faye
Tandy
Campbell
Slavens ComMliant
TY Stewart
Bo Chen
WT. Thornton
A. Seliger
Jim Coxn
Mis E. Christie
Mra
W. P. Silling
Johannsont
Mesdunies Fy Fant
Billing
Sunderland
Bessy Bastits
Macdermin
Lynch
Jamies
Jask Cason
A. Stringer
W. P. Shaw
Touly Dogan
Taythy Duan
Red Cross Centre
Florency Nightingale
Brucho
Henri Dunant
Tady Bruche
Tony
British Red Cross
Australian Red Cross
British Society
Land
Australia
Commonwealth of Nations
Australian Society
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Beaucaire
Itcons
Numurmans
A. R. Wadeson
Uppick
MIN Street
Cobram
Union Tristvee Exors, & Agency Coy
New Zealand
Loana
Wrigley
P.K
Liz
WY Welt
Seigiers
Tomais Ad
Vun Bae G
Ale Wa
Ec 1918
Council
Vai Ose
UNA
Akla
Ware
Fepnar
Ots
Anid
Eny
Forthcom
ALF
Marty al Wellewines Beyais
Jd Fogs
Hyon Ryan Hey
Yee Oo
Ey Reich
Wee
Thali
Tater
Dee
Ouhiet
Santana
Australe
Ruth
Rome
Stent
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