Wimmera Poll Sparks Shift From Wilson Line to Turnbull
The Wimmera by election ends with a Country Party win for Mr Turnbull after disaffection with Mr Wilson and Labour policy. The piece blames Scully and Chifley for agricultural and taxation missteps while noting potential future political shifts and criticisms of government spending and wartime policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimmera
Scully
Alex Wilson
Norolk Island
Ward
Wilson
Norfolk Island
Labor Party
Coles
Fadden Country Party
spider-Country Party
Turnbull
Thay
Chifley
Fadden
McEwen
Australis
Chifey
W-A
War Departments
Lnstead
Calwell
Hubby
Drake
Beasley Pledge Promises Food Aid Amid Warship Blockade
Mr Beasley pledges Australia will supply Britain with generous food stocks during the crisis. He insists Australia will ship the maximum possible though waterside workers refuse to load ships bound for the Dutch East Indies. A Dutch official criticizes Australian policy as harming prestige and trade while government authority is challenged by communist-led seamen and miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley
Australia
London
Britain
Kensington
Netherland East
Chifley
Mr Beasley
Seven year service preference for veterans debated
The Chifley Government acts to end the seven year preference for returned servicemen but keeps National Security Regulations in force six months after the war ends. The prime minister says fighting ceased on September 2 though the war is not officially over and action to wind down is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chifley
P.M
Japan
Windom
Ethics of Journalism Suggested by Farmer Reader
A letter from Cocky Joe argues that advice about childrearing and farming should come from those with real experience. He suggests farmers write a treatise on journalism ethics and send it to the editor for publication.
Town Band Row Weighs on Numurkah Musicians
Longtime bandsman Alex McCaskill criticizes recent committee bickerings at Numurkah Town Band meetings. He praises past harmony and wartime volunteer tutoring, urging unity to preserve the band as a musical institution for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurksh
Numurkah
Alex, McCaskill
Victoria's Loveliest Child Contest for Children's Hospital
During World War II the Children's Hospital Committee of Management launches a statewide appeal for £350000 to fund a new hospital on a new site Gould I. The major competition Victoria's Loveliest Child invites entries for children who will be six by April 27 1946. Nominees must submit by April 27 1946 and forms are available from Mr M R Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Hospital
Charities Board
Gould
Victoria
M. R. Mitchell
Hunkin's Buildings Promotes Fashion and Accessories
Local retailer Hunkin's Buildings advertises Numurkah coats frocks lingerie hosiery and fittings including coats dresses and undergarments. The notice emphasizes broad clothing range available at the shop.
Dog owners in 1946 forecast council act
Fragmentary notice suggests dog owners will face a 1946 forecast where the council may pass a Dog Act. Details are unclear but imply regulatory action affecting pets and residents.
Working Clothes for Men Women and Children in Stock
A range of working garments including Shearer's Trousers in Blue Dent priced 17/11 with two coupons, Khaki Working Shorts from 11/9 with coupons, Bib and Brace Overalls from 15/7, Working Shirts from 10/6 with coupons, Boy's Shirts from 7/11 with coupons, Boy's Knickers from 9/11 with coupons, Khaki Jackie Coogan Overalls 4/11 with coupons, Rayon Tops, and Linene Knickers priced 15/6 with coupons. All sizes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Coogan
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Tike Repeham
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Security
Tokio
Commonwealth Savings Bank Australia
Mure
Valley Coaches
Syke's
Cass
Melville Numurkah
Telephone
Sydney
Nsw
F. C. Matthews & Son
Timemith
Numarkah
Southern Cross Wind
Installatio
the Leader
Lessons of the
Labor
Cocky Joe
the Town Band
Hunkin
Rentary
Atlantic Products
A. McPherson and Son Pty Ltd
Numurkali
T. P. Mamahon Watchmaker Jeweller
Melville Street
Walter Bursill
Malvill
Madedressers’ Board
Nomurkah
Bo Morris
Morris Brom
Brown, Coreke and Co Pty Ltd
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