Bus Runs Counter to War Efforts Sparks Inquiry
Numurkah Chamber of Commerce urges explanations over a daily 44 mile bus service linking Numurkah to Shepparton and Melbourne. It questions transport duplication, loss of rail revenue, and fuel use amid war production strains and hunger strike threats.
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Numurkah
Transport Board
Opera
N.S.W
Goulburn
Gera
Numurksh
Shep
Parton
Melbourne
Thomas
Earnailway
Shepparton
Resi
Nemurkah
Cardle
Numorkah
Chamber of Commerce
Increasing Farm Burdens Misplaced Sympathy
A wartime campaign era note argues the Transport Act tilt favors railways over farmers. It claims the premier and Minister Hyland push an amendment harming country producers, increasing cartage costs and limiting road transport. It urges action by citizens and the National Fim to protect decentralisation and youth fitness via physical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyland
Railways Department
Country Party
Farmer and Ness
Sute
Average rainfall and wartime internment debate cross borders
The document presents rainfall figures for a wheat period with 16.35 inches total and 9.86 inches in May to October, then shifts to a critique of hunger strike internments. It argues the two men Ratliff and Thomas were targeted for alleged subversive tactics, not mere party membership, and states Australia’s war effort prompted actions.
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Communist Party
Commonwealth
Ratliff
Thomas
Australia
Rowrli
Ratliff and
Seenao
Indas
Russia
Britain
Taran
Hoch Hiert
Power alcohol plan aims to aid wheat industry
The Commonwealth Government considers producing ten million gallons of power alcohol from wheat to aid wartime wheat issues. Distillery sites are under study, with targets of three million gallons in Victoria, three in South Australia, and two each in New South Wales and Western Australia. Discussions with states and private firms will determine locations and water supply feasibility.
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J. McEwen
Victoria
South Australia
New South Wales
Western Australia
McEwen
Power Alcohol Committee
Australian Wheat Board
Victorian Wheat and Wool Growers’ Association
Victorian Chamber of Agriculture
Sir McEwen
War on the Soul: Nazi war on mankind’s ideals
A stark appeal arguing the Nazi threat to spirit and beliefs surpasses pure military aggression. It warns that suppression of thought, worship, and education endangers life’s meaning, urging resolve as the battle for spiritual freedom alongside physical defense continues.
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Germany
Luftwaffe
Britain
Hitler
Why Didn’t I Enlist in the ALF Call
A wartime exhortation urges every eligible Australian man to enlist with the ALF, warning procrastination would betray the country. Major General Lloyd stresses the duty to serve, noting relief at home is secondary to aiding Far East fronts and combating Nazi dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saance
Australia
ALF
Lloyd
Far East
Monthly war savings quotas set for Australian states
State by state monthly targets for war savings certificates and stamps replace the prior £25 million aim. NSW leads with £495,000 and Victoria £845,000, Queensland £185,000, South Australia £105,000, Western Australia £89,000, Tasmania £40,000. Banfield says quotas guide local campaigns pending the new budget and may rise with population and industrial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Commonwealth Lawn
C. Banfield
Mie
Inga
Banfield
Physical Fitness Emphasis for Youth Diet and Health
The National Fitness Council led by Dr A G Scholes advocates fitness in rural districts with gymnastic classes walking tours and social events. Emphasis on diet and nutrition shows many children suffer from undernourishment due to poor dietary habits, with improved milk intake and iron rich foods highlighted as beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fitness Council
A. G. Scholes
Sulwatgers Lindl
National
Rameny Malvrdhrwueh
Oslo
Prildrin
Church notices from Cobram and surrounding towns
Church service times listed for Cobram and nearby towns including Numurkah Strathmerton Katamatite Nathalia and Pirola with multiple congregations and lay leaders such as Rev Alexander Mr Fowler Mr Hunkin Rev Kemp and Mr Millett. Also entries for Bearti Yakla and Picola Wert with varied morning and evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathodiet Numurkah
Mr. Fowlers
Hunkin
Kaarimha
Bunbartha
Wanghna
Rev. Kemp
Marangi
Willecore
Nethalia
Millett
Korap
Etl
Narioka
Picola Wert
Hughes
Yalea South
Yuce
Y.sce
Bearti
Subsidy on Superphosphate Statement by Sir Earle Page
Fragmentary OCR text references a statement by Sir Earle Page on subsidies for superphosphate. Named entities are unclear due to garbled wording, but appears to discuss government support and policy context. No clear dates, places, or figures are identifiable from the readable fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Earle Page
Thoughts For The Week Th vende tanks in mn awe la
Readable fragments describe thoughts for the week with scattered words and garbled text. The piece appears to be a partial OCR of a column or opinion note lacking coherent details, names, dates, or clear events.
Town Hall Pictures Ta habe Mire uae sled jet oth
Fragmented OCR text describes a town hall event with references to a parade and spring timing. Names and full details are unclear due to garbled source. The readable items suggest involvement of a parade and a venue linked to town activities. The exact participants and date remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Owen
Sprini
Heenzo Rest Co\u2019s Cough Remedy Promises Savings
A questionable ad-style claim states Heenzo produces a pint of rest cough remedy at a discount, offering relief for cold flu and throat symptoms. The text reads as an unclear promotional pitch with garbled wording and odd product references.
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Heenzo
Hs Inenes
Micas
Tahoe Fanti
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