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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1946
Page
1
A Australian column criticizes Mr Fadden for urging a boycott of a government loan. It argues public funds are needed for veteran rehabilitation and warns that skipping the loan could push inflation or force alternative funding. The piece calls for wise support of the loan and cooperation with Mr Chifley and Mr Menzies.
A political figure argues for action at the next elections in September or October, saying the time to push for government change is then and he can present strong reasons for it. The remarks signal likely repercussions for his party.
The article recounts how ships loaded with food for the Dutch East Indies were finally allowed to sail after unions opposed earlier. Prime Minister Chifley faced union demands including observers, yielding two observers while keeping authority, described as a surrender. Dutch government later rejected union terms, leaving boats idle.
The article observes several prominent Labor Party members resigning or accepting high profile posts abroad or in commissions. It notes Jack Beazley Wil son Coles Makin Tully McKell Cooper and others leaving political life or shifting roles while Parliament wrestles over government appointments and Moscow policy.
A kitchen tea was held for Miss F Jaffray on the eve of her marriage. The Agricultural Society may decide on a show this year after last year’s exhibition was halted by the war. Stationmaster W Orr will transfer to Woodend. Private Gordon Neeld returns home to Nathalia to recuperate from illness. Wanghau Anglicans bid farewell to Mr and Mrs W M Harris as they move to Woomerang. Sergeant J W Crooke of Nathalia is promoted to sub Inspector in Russell Street. McNamara & Co plans a sale of eight thousand sheep and four hundred fifty cattle at Numurkah on March 30.
A range of ladies dressing gowns in pastel shades and maid’s frocks in medium weight cloth. Finished with tucking and Cornelli braiding, half sleeves, sizes 36 and 39. Also a large assortment of aprons in floral and plain materials, all fast colours and good value.
Weather ready wool and cotton fabric for infants two to three yards wide options in pale blue cream and florals. Pyjama flannelette durable cloth sold by yard with coupons. Winceyettes nursery squares and eeerry squares offered in various widths and quantities. Hall runner linen like wavenette sturdy material sold by yard with no coupons.
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