Leader Weekly Commentary on Chifley and Referendum
The Leader argues Mr Chifley defies the people's will by seeking to extend permanent controls via the States. It claims voters rejected permanent Commonwealth controls on May 29, supports emergency powers only, and warns against forcing authority while urging end to unnecessary controls to aid private enterprise and wartime shortages. The column defends constitutional duties and criticizes deferral to state powers.
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Chifley
Commonwealth
Mr Chifley
P Bee
Australia
Australia needs leaders who put the nation first
A critique of Chifley era policy argues that price controls increased scarcity and public spending, with profits accruing to producers while consumers suffered. The piece calls for referendums and new leaders, criticizing Chifley Ward Rosevear Calvert types and urging officials to prioritize Australia over party lines and wage-earner interests.
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Mr Chifley
Chifley
Ward
What Happened Thirty Years Ago
A collection of local wartime and social notes. Sergeant Jim Coonerty returned home with the Military Medal and was greeted publicly. Private George Russell, invalided home, stays with his aunt Mrs W Bignell. Private S W Williamson injured by a cab at Broadmeadows. Deaths include Private Victor Eliason and Mr Ernest Vincent Payne of Dunbalbalane. The foundation stone of the new Methodist Church at Wangliny to be laid by Hon George Graham. Sister Margie Anderson, decorated by the King, welcomed back to Numurkah. The new golf links opened at the racecourse reserve, opened by Mr C T Trengrove. Private Walter Sutcliffe spoke to Red Cross on travels in Europe. Presentation to Private Andy Price before his departure for the Front. A court fine in Umurkah for using a fixed engine at Nine Mile Creek, Wunghnu.
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Jim Coonerty
George Russell
W. Bignell
S. W. Williamson
Broadmeadows
Hatte
Victor Eliason
Gallipeli
France
Ernest Vincent
Tot”) Payne
Dunbalbalane
Wangliny
George Graham
Margie Anderson
Royal Red Cross
Numurkah
Umurkah
Wunghnu
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Sigewrit
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the Leader
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