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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1941
Page
4
The ad promotes TWILL WINCEYVETTES and Viyella Mille fabrics in Cream, Blue, Coral with ranges from 29 to 36 inches in width. It lists products like VELVA and VELROSA, notes 1/8 to 2/6 yard pricing and highlights full stock of CLYDELLA and VIYELLA with plain colors and fancy designs. Vendors invite calls to view the range.
The Wheatgrowers Association president urges all farmers to study Mr O'Dwyer’s statement on stabilisation and to remain loyal to the federation. He argues the scheme gives growers a say in marketing and industry control, praising the government and Mr Cullen, and warning against actions that could jeopardise the plan.
A historical notice urges Australians to reject unfounded reports about soldiers welfare. It warns rumors aim to frighten mothers and hinder recruitment, and proposes community listening posts to trace sources. It calls on responsible leaders to echo verification and curb misinformation.
The column lauds Mr R Taidlaw and Mr J Gemmell for their remarks praising the Wheatcrawers' Association and promises stronger farmer organisation. It explains a government backed stabilisation plan giving farmers greater say, with H M Cullen as spokesman and a committee to manage wartime wheat pricing and postwar transitions.
A fragmented weekly devotional lists days and lines about love courage perseverance and instruction with quirky misprints. It includes quotes attributed to J Neil Colton and references to mercy and wisdom along with admonitions about gossip and blame.
The debate saw four MPs urging peace confronted by 341 votes against the motion. Attlee replied in the House as MPs argued the war must continue, democracy alive as Parliament upholds free speech, criticism, law, and press reporting despite wartime powers.
The text praises farsighted workers who assist in creating the organizational framework essential for future primary production security. It criticizes labor unions for nominating men who accept benefits without contributing to making them a reality.
A UK style report notes Army Minister Mr Spender stating prisoners of war arriving in Australia will be put to work once Geneva Convention rules are reviewed. Idle prisoners could demoralise, so reproductive labor such as Murray Valley irrigation may employ them, with camps and guards planned. The piece compares German practice and urges productive use of war prisoners while avoiding Australian workers’ displacement.
German official claims Britain has lost 34 battleships and battle cruisers, 13 aircraft carriers, 102 cruisers, 71 submarines, and 114 destroyers. The report notes miscounts and suggests Britain still sank the Bismarck.
The Numurkah Shire Council held a lengthy Nathalia meeting with President Cra Gordon and members present. Discussions covered rights of way over Vielima land for graves, bridge project funding, fox control payments, erosion counter measures, playground development at Nathalia, weighbridge levelling, and onion seed drive for Britain with local school and community input. The session included correspondence from Ballarat Banking Co. and various departments, plus updates on public works and local associations.
In Oslo a German officer entered a crowded cafe looking for a seat. He pointed to a vacant chair at 3 Sable where a young woman sat and asked to take the chair. The woman ignored him and finally told him he ought to be able to take a chair without asking permission after he declared he had taken all of Norway.
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