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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1945
Page
1
The weekly commentary argues the government’s economic policy harms employment and living standards. It criticizes federal finances and calls for decisive leadership to restore reliable industry, wages, and full employment through a shift in policy and governance.
The Federal Treasurer told the House that postwar revenue must rise beyond present levels. He warned incomes may shift as many return to industry or retirement, affecting taxation. Critics argue social services expansion and housing promises will strain finances, while public debate centers on housing aims and wage effects after the war.
In Numurkah the pig industry began with early dealers like Slanger and Baldwin. Baldwin urged pig sales via auctioneer Kilpatrick, with Tyack coordinating transport for small pigs and others handling larger stock. George North held the first pig sales in 1881 alongside cattle and sheep, while Joseph Makin, Edgell, Oaklander, and others established a widespread network reaching Finley to Tungamah.
The White Paper outlines a postwar program to build 50 000 homes in year 61 and then 80 000 annually. It cites a national housing shortage of 250 000 to 300 000 and criticizes claims of government inaction while noting limited postwar home construction. The piece questions priorities and efficiency of government leaders.
Mr Ward says the government follows the will of Labour supporters and reflects Labour policy. He asserts the broader public rejected the government’s financial proposals at last September’s Referendum.
A short aphorism notes that true confidence only lives where selfishness is absent and virtue governs behavior. The line suggests personal strength relies on selflessness and restraint.
F C Matthews and Son s Tinsmiths and Sewerage Contractors advertise hot water installations and sewerage work in the district. Agents for Southern Cross milking machines offer immediate delivery. The notice promotes responsible local business and invites readers to act on advertisements.
The district’s pig industry expanded, forcing separate sales by firms J McNamara & Co Kilpatrick Farrell & Co and Campbell & Co Each sale averaged around 300 pigs drawing bacon porkers and store pigs from distant areas Local butchers bought store pigs for fattening and sales at Numurkah are expected to be larger due to irrigation.
An advertising note compiled by Bruce Tunnosk in Melbourne promotes listing stock in The Nomarkah Leader. It urges buyers to act if prices are right, asserting the right stock will go.
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