The Leader Weekly Commentary on Tax and War Economy
A weekly commentary criticizes the Federal Cabinet for wage earners facing 25 percent extra tax this year while business gets three years to pay. It questions Chifley’s stance on taxation and asserts government mismanagement in wartime finance, food fronts, and state enterprises. The piece teases upcoming remarks on Employment and Unemployment and discusses Senate power and political maneuvering. It profiles Tom and the Powers Bill debates, ending with a critique of elected members and public sentiment.
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WME
Federal
Chifley
Labor Party
Chigey
Carner
Chiley
Gov
Melbourne Chamber of Commerce
Canberra
Chivley
Senate
Tom
Old Tom
Jane
House of Reps
Powers Bill Raises Debate on Commonwealth Authority
The column urges study of a Bill granting greater Commonwealth powers and argues opposition to infringements on subject liberties. It notes Clause VII would enable government operation of factories conflicting with private enterprise and warns from past state control experience. Mr Mokin referenced in the discussion.
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Commonwealth
Building Better Citizens Hostels for Country Boys Appeal
His Honor Judge Stretton as President of the Opportunity Club sponsors a drive for funds to establish city hostels aiding country lads. The aim is safe affordable accommodation plus gym, pool, library, lounges to support health and study. Dr Ramsay Mailer has given £10,000 with £25,000 more sought, to curb loneliness, illness, and wasted years for country youths in Melbourne. Senator Tom Crawford is noted as having private Queensland interests and a difficult Senate seating routine.
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Stretton
Opportunity Club
Melbourne
Ramsay Mailer
Clu
Position of Farmers Who Kill Stock for Town Meat Rationing
Farmers may slaughter for home consumption under rationing rules. They may supply meat to householders or residents on the property, but must collect current coupons from those who eat the meat. Coupons are sent quarterly to the Deputy Director of Rationing, and unused meat coupons must be returned except when needed to buy from a butcher or when residents are away.
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Red Cross Waste
A. S. Brown
Rennies Neutralize The Excess Air And Heartburn
Rennies work quickly with 15 ingredients to soothe the stomach. The formula aims to ease indigestion and leave a settled feeling so you forget you ever had discomfort.
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Numurkah Grocery Store
Tony
Pltxson & Son Pty. Ltd, Wear Specialists
Urkah & Cobram
Garland
Numurkah
the Leader
Labor
Queensland
Wonthaggi
ABC Weekly
Scully
Thinister
McEwen
Corser
Evatt
Tom Crawford
Crawford
Renwicked
Leader
Melville-street
Nomurkah
A. B. Morris
Morris Bros
Brown, Corke CO. Pty. Ltd
Benson
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