Postwar needs stir Numurkah Agricultural Society
The Leader prints a weekly commentary urging action by the Numurkah Agricultural Society to shape postwar reconstruction. It argues for farmer representation, district and federal cooperation, and public bodies leading on issues like irrigation, decentralisation, and fair wages, warning against political manipulation of primary producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah Agricultural Society
George Fowler
Fowler
Dist
Shire Council
Agricultural Society
Chambe of Commerce
Primary Industries Subsidies Debate in Australia
The column argues the federal subsidy approach to dairying and wheat in Australia is flawed with attached conditions. It notes hours and labor rules risk hurting farmers, and criticizes Curtin Government for not raising butter fat prices, preferring doles that may centralize industry control.
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Victorian Provincial Press Association
Commonwealth
Merzie
Butte
Scully
Organisation of
Primary Educers
Austraia
A.m
Curtin
Curtin Flip Flops on Jap Threat Before the Election
The column notes Curtin warned of ongoing Jap danger six weeks earlier and claimed Australia was out of danger just before the Victorian election. It questions the motive, suggesting the prime minister aims to campaign on having secured safety with help from Ward Dedman and the Labor Party, while MacArthur and U.S. forces played a larger role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Curtin
Ward
Dedman
Australia
MacArthur
AIF
U.S
Milia
Labor Party
Curtin
Curtin’s Wartime Dreams Meet Reality in Australia
The piece blasts Prime Minister Curtin over wartime messaging and policy, arguing his assurances of no invasion are unfounded. It contends his words slow the war effort, faulting him for relying on others and not freeing militia to bolster essential industries. It warns miners and workers may strike with impunity as invasion fears persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callius
Austalia
Mr Curtin
Commonwealth
Curtin
Proportional representation urged to fix Australian voting system
A strong citizen group backs proportional representation to curb unopposed candidates and give voters a voice. The argument cites Senate swings from 1922, 1934 and 1937 showing misalignment of votes and seats, notes Tasmanian success, and says PR would ensure majority rule while protecting minority representation.
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Messrs
G. J. Tuckett
J. G. McDonald
Senate
Labor
House of Representatives
Tasmania
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