Letters To The Editor on Manpower and National Security
A reader discusses government wage and manpower policies during wartime. They urge examination of proposed plans and criticize MPs who ignored constituent views. Citing elections, they urge adherence to national outlook, warn about paying workers not needed in wheat production, and reference regulatory provisions and welfare systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menzies
Aes
Wut
UC Ucp
U.C.P
Nock
Riverina
Thorby
Calarre
Labor
Collins
Roberton
Hume
Mesars Nock
Canberra
P.M
Messrs McEwen
McDonald
Dunstan
Ives
Controversy Over Plan Stirs Council Debate
Citizens and officials clash over a proposed plan described as risky and unfair. Protesters accuse advocates of secrecy while supporters claim the plan risks public costs and benefits. A council meeting features sharp exchanges as critics demand clarity and accountability.
Wool Appraisements in 1941 42 Season Highlights
Victorian producers and Wool companies report findings from the 1941 42 appraisal season. Catalogues show crutchings and fine wools, with proceeds due July 10. Series conclude with Dennys Lascelles and Grelong centre totals, noting record receivals and anticipated fresh opening dates. Court notes petty debt cases at Numurkah Court including fines and instalment liquidations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkeld
CTS
Victoria Valley
Narong
Hexham
Amc
Park Airford
Contarra
Mooragag
Merrivale
Macarthur
HOX
Daylesford
Paylesford
A&n McC
HERR
Kalkalla
SRJ
Benalla
ARI
Rochester
Merino
HK Fairfield
Moira
Broxbourne
Monea
Bridgewater
Berwick
Oakbank
Gymbowen
Wakqoia
Wakool
Kadnook
Coleraine
Clifford
Merion
Jerildiserie
AVON
Newbridge
Co-Opera
We Ltd
Dennys, Lascelles Limited
Grelong Centre
Commonwealth Wool
The Decline Of Waughnu Verse Composer’s Optimism
Mat George ritegiobon of Wau ghnu earns local reputation for topical verses. A navy been privileged to bear many, some of notable merit. Leader rejects publishing poetry, but these verses are printed for the author’s optimism that Wanghnu, long on the downgrade, may yet rise again from its ashes to better things.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat George Ritegiobon
Waughnu
Wanghnu
Mr Firegibbon
Australia War Needs Shift Production Across Industries
Wartime demands reshape Australian manufacturing from bobby pins to shells. Steel, latex rubber, glycerine, and acetone rerouted to armaments, with factories switching from pipes to shell forgings, forming bombs, and even producing air raid gas rattles for wardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
América
Cffice
Stewart and Lloyd’s Engineers
Chilldren
Rise Again Wunganu. a town’s hopeful forecast
Victim of the railway and river crossing decline, Wunganu is depicted as a skeleton of a town with a hopeful plan for revival. The piece imagines men taking wives to rebuild, with local leaders and future prosperity framed in a provincial, nostalgic tone. It then lists local notices about shop closures, discounts, and community events such as a fire brigade ladies’ meeting, a dance in Numurkah, and church activities, all reflecting small-town life and commercial shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Dunstan
Merwen
Inerich
Duffy
Wunganu
Gome
Direct Giving Scheme Surpasses Target in Ten Months
In a Win the War meeting treasurer W D Macdermid reported the Direct Giving Scheme has raised 1020 to date, surpassing the 1010 total in ten months since it superseded entertainments. The committee aims for 150 more, seeking a final at least 1150 for year one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Win-the-War Committee
W. D. Macdermid
Macdermid
W. L. Moss
F. J. Webster
Numurkah
Johansen
Melbourne
The
Red Cross
T. Lumsden
Firewood Shortage Appeal by Forests Commission Victoria
The Forests Commission of Victoria warns the community that firewood scarcity endangers the war effort and urges supplies of all wood grades. It offers to help buyers obtain necessary tools and plans to stockpile wood this summer to ease next winter shortages. Prices offered to load on country trucks include grey and yellow box £8 2/10, red box and ironbark £6 17/6, redgum £6 9/-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forests Commission of Victoria
Commission
Forests Commission
Melbourne
Pictures In The Town Hall Mystery Thriller At Numurkah
The town hall screens The Man With Nine Lives with Boris Karloff and co stars Roger Pryor Jo Ann Sayers and Stanley Brown, revealing a terrifying secret of nature. Blondie on a Budget headlines a second feature with Arthur Lake and Rita Hayworth, followed by Gunner George and Phantom Submarine. Coming: The Night of Jan 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah Town Hall
Boris Karloff
Roger Pryor
Jo-Ann Sayers
Stanley Brown
Karloff
Blondie
Arthur Lake
Larry Sims
Penny Singleton
Rita Hayworth
Numurkah Stock Sale Schedule and Auctions
J Mc Namara and Co announces upcoming stock sales across Numurkah Nathalia Picola Cobram and surrounding towns. Listings include 6 cylinder motor cars and trucks equipment from multiple firms and special stock sale at Cobram in conjunction with Campbell & Co. Pty Ltd Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
McNamara & Co
Campbell & Co
Cobram
Kilpat- McLellan & Co
John McNamara & Co. Pty. Ltd
Melbourne
J. McNamara & Co
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co Pty. Ltd
Wool & Produce Brokers
Wyndham Street
Shepparton
Bourke Street
Kyabram
Tatura
Katama
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Jaiwake Lake
Autonal Security
Center
Lindley Vanstctute
Reguli
Winton Gatas
Unem
Ryham
Lerton Wheat Plan
Nemerkeh
H. C. Moor
Numurksh Court
J. G. Ryan
Cotta
Australia
Atec
Au-tuhs
New Zealand
Burma
Middle East
Les. Belt
J. McNamara
Nunvarkeh
H.O
Nathalia
Picola
Katamatite
Strathmerton Trust
Dodge Bros
Commercial Union Assurance Coo
Numurkah Stock Sale
McNamara & Co Auctioneers
Nathalia Stock Sale
Jas. McBride
Picola District
Norwich Union Insurance Society Ltd
England
Queen Street
James Williams
Namorkah
P.O. Box
Wool, Stock & Land Agents
William Street
Geelong
Newmarket
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. Pty. Ltd
Liz Lewt
H. J. Hamley
J. W. Jackman
Numurkah Lock
MyNamara & Co
Numurkan Shell & Cre
Numurkat Spek Saber eRerick, McLellar & Cos
Numurkah Stock
SaleMmara & Ch
Numurkay Sek
Maniphot & Co
Dennys Lavedley Ltd
Ballarat
Trustees Exons and Agency Co
Aust) Pty. Ltd
Wheat Orters
Arance Co
Cooper
General Motors
Truat
Nomorkah Stock Sale
Campbell and
A. R. Wadeson
Main Street
Teastess Exprs
Agency Farmers’ and Senbers’ Co-Op
Inourames Co
Strathmerton and
Ronaldson Bros.’ and Tippet Tractors
Ees
Numurkeh Stok
Nomara & Coy Snumurkan Strode
Ssveyful & Co
Cobra Minihly
Goldsbrough Mort & Company Ltd
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