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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 11, 1943
Page
4
The Leader urges volunteers in Numurkah and other districts to staff air observation posts for two hours weekly. Post observers helped save big machines in Victoria and prevent enemy raids. Aiming for 24 hour coverage, the piece cites community support and critiques of industrial opposition, noting recent labor disturbances.
A wartime statement from Mr John J Dedman MP, chairman of the Production Executive of Cabinet and Minister of War Organisation of Industry, argues pre December 1941 events are ancient history while praising reforms. The document notes fuel reductions from 47 cigarette brands to 7 and 17 packings, but omits civilian and Army equilibrium costs. Dedman targets vested interests and lauds workers in a controversial briefing.
Londoners adapt to emergencies with 2 million allotments and mass self sufficiency. University professors and elderly ladies tote barrows to gardens while 4 million families grow vegetables. Pig farming expands in police ARP and fire stations swill sorted in derelict kitchens, as Audrey Russell notes odd scenes near ruined convent yards. There will always be an England.
The small margin by which Curtin won his seat in Parliament allows him to spend recess in his electorate. He is daily observed in the city press visiting his old State and is joined by Coles of the Independent UAP. The column notes Curtin's good work but says he bears weight from Ward and Dedman, hindering full performance.
The piece surveys Mr Coles's political stance amid wartime debates. It questions his allegiance to a National Government, his support for compulsion loans, and his view of allied groups. It notes his praise of Curtin, roles on the Rationing and War Damage Commissions, and hints at possible reelection implications and future shifts.
Lord Leathers tells British housewives that carrying shopping saves 10 million gallons of petrol and significant manpower. The voice notes Australia could boost efficiency by recognizing the concrete help women provide, such as biking for meat purchases.
In Tunisia reports say British French and American troops appear to have knocked Rommel off balance. The push is described as strong with gains against Axis positions amid harsh combat and difficult terrain.
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