Uniform Taxation Proposals Raise Shire Protest
At a Numurkah Shire Council meeting, a resolution was passed to write to Federal Senators urging rejection of uniform taxation proposals. Dr Tuckett argued Victoria would shoulder unfair tax loads under the plans, citing examples comparing Queensland and Victoria tax figures and noting potential per capita grants and intergovernmental tensions. The council condemned the proposals as penal to Victoria and warned of reduced local and social services, urging action against the Commonwealth’s plan.
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Numurkah
Federal Senate
Tuckett
Victoria
Queensland
Victor
Tuchett
Nnfair
N.S.W
Tasmania
NSW
Queensand
Lush
Ates
Tes
Zitot
McEwen Vers
Senate
Victhita Keil
Sears
Victora
Cr Tackett
High taxation limits loan funds, council vote urged protest
The discussion notes that high taxation left little money for loans. Dr Gordon urged making as much noise as possible and asking every public body in Australia to protest. The motion was supported by other councillors and carried.
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Gordon
Australia
Nomurkah Water Trust Meeting Notes and Approvals
The Nomurkah Water Trust held its monthly meeting with Coms. Moss, Hooper, Gordon, Prentice, Pinnock, Mackenzie, Garonne, O’Hanlon, McDonell, Tuckett and Bicon present. Correspondence reported that further talks would occur with the Rivers and Streams Committee about clearing suckers on Nine Mile Creek near Wunghnu. H. T. Wunghnu school sought authority to connect to the new main as the old line left the school garden inadequately supplied. The request was granted. Mr W. C. Shaw reported accounts totaling £127 10s 6d and was noted as received.
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Trust
Nomurkah
Coms. Moss
Hooper
Gordon
Prentice
Pinnock
Mackenzie
Garonne
O'Hanlon
McDonell
Tuckett
Bicon
Nes
Public Works Department
J. G. McDonald
Rivers and Streams Committee
Nine Mile Creek
Wunghnu
H. T
W. C. Shaw
Australians urged to save in national campaign during wartime
Prime Minister Curtin launches the National Savings Campaign urging self denial to fund the war effort. Families are told to skip nonessential purchases, mend clothes and reuse goods. Every shilling saved is framed as aiding Australia’s need for men, money and materials to win the war.
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Australia
Ad charge added to short advertisements
Due to higher material, labor, and postage costs a 64 charge will be applied to all advertisements under 4 shillings when accounts must be posted by Numurkshi “Leader.”
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Nu- Murksh
Meat export restrictions lifted for several classes
The Minister for Commerce announced from May 18 restrictions on store receipts for export would end for mutton second quality wethers and ewes including haggers hearts whole beef thick skirts cheeks hearts whole pork hearts whole lamb hearts whole and kidneys. The Commonwealth will buy second quality mutton withers and ewes at UK contract prices minus 15 percent, not covering offices shipped on exporters account.
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W. J. Scully
Australian Meat Board
Commonwealth
United Kingdom
Evacuation Of Children Meals for Foster Parents Guide
War guidance for foster parents advises simple meals for evacuated children. Emphasizes small portions, gradual taste introduction, and familiar foods like milk, bread, eggs, meat, vegetables. Suggests careful water adjustments, limits on sugar, and practical tips for tired travel days and school routines.
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A. G. Scholes
National Fitness Council
Trees for Shelter and Ornamentation (Continued)
Birch and related species take prominent roles in landscape use with Silver Birch Betula Alba noted for snow white stems and graceful branches. Other birch types include Copper Birch bronze foliage and Betula Pyramidalis upright form. The article covers various ornamental trees, planting tips, and care practices, urging larger planting pits, manure bottom layers, and proper soil preparation for robust root growth.
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Smiths Ilar
Memories of Wunghnu tales and Ned Kelly links emerge
An interview recalls 1880s Wunghnu life with Thomas Clarkson’s brick works on the site of H Marks’s home. Elderly Aboriginal boundary riders describe a tree blaze, stone tomahawks unearthed, and folklore about a buried gold watch. Wunehau words, Ned Kelly tales, and Constable Gannon’s Bendigo case also surface.
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Wunghnu
Clarkson
Thomas Clarkson
H. Marks
Wanghou
W. P. Clarkson
Ister Formby
Harry Formby
Michael Sexton
Wunehau
Lobi
Guerre Renoldson
Ned Kely
Gannon
Hursbridge
Bendigo
Gannon Sigured
Chris Denker
Concupna Road
Hurstbridge
Council backs higher price for crossbred wool
The Shepparton Shire Council passed a resolution urging a higher price for crossbred wool, argued as essential for military needs while Merino dominates Australian output. Dr C R Thomson led the push, with support from Dr J T Burgess and Dr Geo Hosie noting municipal bounds. The move aligns with W W W G A and Central Wool Committee aims, seeking ministerial action.
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Shepparton
C. R. Thomson
Geo. Hosie
Thomson
J.T. Burgess
Formby
W.W.W.G.A
Central Wool Committee
W.ww.g.a
Views of Violet in Wartime Propaganda Poem
A verse titled Violet extolls victory symbols while railing against German foes. It spawns a lexicon of V words linking virtue with valor and vice to wartime sentiment, concluding that true virtue and valor will prevail.
Army Howlers and Their Regulars in a Brief List
A compact wartime caption lists army regulars with cheeky nicknames such as a platoon and minelayer Hitler's favorite hen. The fragment hints at a sportslike or humorous roster item, preserving names and terse descriptors from a periodical page.
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Hitler
Ereste
Food supply concerns rise as war strains hit Australia
The Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co Ltd notes late wartime neglect of essential food stocks in Australia. Surpluses and wastage fears grow as 41 percent shipping cuts bite, prompting warnings that dairy, wheat, meat, and lard may be redirected or rationed. Authorities plan to boost production and controls to prevent waste and ensure continued availability.
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Australia
Australian, Mercantile, Land & Firaice Co. Ltd
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Savings
S.M
Egmont
O.S
Bitcon
J. W. Robinson
Ormeed
Commerce
Mr Scully
V.W.W.G.A
Violet
Amirica
Rennie
Walter Bursill
Melville-ateeet Sumarkal
Czar Sook
Ut Australia
Enon
Laxaiwe
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