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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1946
Page
4
Training shop listings describe Navy Drill work gear with double stitching and three pockets plus hammer sling priced 13/6 to 19/6. Combynation Overalls in navy and khaki drill with four pockets and turndown collar, size 5 to 8 at 27/6 and 4 coupons. Navy Serge Trousers in good wear, sizes 24/10, 2 coupons. Dark blue denim coat, strong fabrics, sizes from 5 to 8, 17/5 and 2 coupons.
The piece argues Mr Chifley avoids presenting a binding budget before the election, calling the financial statement non final and a political tactic. It questions income tax policy, projected departmental costs, and the motive to withhold a full budget while funding wartime and postwar programs.
The opposition notes frequent strikes during wartime and claims the Labor government saw a rise in strikes from 1519 in 1940-42 to 2669 in 1943-45, a 76 percent increase. It argues taxation grew under Labor, draining workers’ pay while government spending increased.
The report claims leaders earn £15 to £30 a week regardless of followers' earnings, leaving workers worse off. It accuses the Chifley Government of feigning worker friendship while reducing take-home pay and hindering savings for homes or families.
A report cites Mr Chifley’s announcement that £7 million from Australian wool sales will not be returned to growers but placed in a trust for their benefit. The plan avoids revenue consolidation, prompting criticism from wool and wheat growers about future compensations and the 1945-46 harvest inclusion. Public disapproval is expected around September 28.
Mr J F Bedwell was asked to nominate for a We August council seat and will decide soon. Rev W Tulloch, ex Numurkah, joined Wagga Wagga Presbyterian Church. Private W Merrill, son of Mrs Merrill, wounded in England. Mr and Mrs Medling and Miss L Medling received gifts before leaving Numurkah. George Alfred Williams, formerly of Invergordon, died in Mooroopna Hospital after a month as inmate. Misa Andrews, three years postmistress at Katamatite, transferred to Cunningham. Robert Sidebottom, Katamatite sawmiller, died of typhoid. son David Puschpie also died of the same illness. Numurkah Poultry Society’s first show was a great success with 550 entries. T 8 Lancaster, former shire official, mentioned.
A Labour figure identifies inflation risk and supports price control as a tool for workers and the economy. He notes postwar European attitudes, warns Australia faces inflation pressure, and urges saving through Security Bonds to protect living standards and national security.
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