Housing Policy Aims to Put Homes Near Industries
Victorian Housing Commission vice-Chairman Oswald Barnett urged shifting housing from Melbourne to rural centers. He argued 66 percent of new homes were in the metropolitan area and urged 70 to 80 percent in the country, tying housing to new industries and regional employment. Barnett called for long forward plans and collaboration with industries to balance population and provide better housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Barnett
Victorian Housing Commission
Barnett
Melbourne
Geelong
Ben- ‘Igo
Ballarat
Housing Commission
Wael
Complacent Chifley Defends Price Control Policy
In Parliament Mr Chifley defends the price control law amid claims it harms buyers and returned soldiers. Mr Gullett notes difficulty finding affordable houses, while Chifley argues the law prevents price surges even if some buyers pay black market rates. The column blasts his complacency and cites a defamation case involving a Communist the paper labels as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Gullett
Middle East
New Guinea
France
Gullett
House of Representatives
Chifley
Communist Influence Over Trade Unions Drives Low Pay Demands
The article notes Communist members spend most of their time urging registered trade unions to strike for low pay, with many cases as little as £5 weekly. It highlights a wharf laborers strike against ship owners’ refusal to grant £8 10s weekly holiday pay, driven by Communist influence, where Comrades are limited to £5 weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark You
Communista
Jones
What Happened Thirty Years Ago in Numurkah
Private M T Linehan, son of Mrs Linehan of Bunbartha, died of wounds in France. The Numurkah church offered gifts to Rev E Hankinson and Mrs Hankinson before their departure. Mrs R C Farrell of Mynee broke a leg in a gig accident. Constable Walker replaces Bell in Numurkah after housing trouble. Vernon Thomas will take his place in Shepparton. Gold medals awarded to Privates Don Grant Tom Kenyon and Tom Jackson. A Katanga branch of the National Federation forms with J Christie Jr president and W Carter secretary. Wanghau Church of England gave Rev S Williamson a marble clock. Rev E Harris welcomed by Numurkah Methodist Church circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Linehan
Linehan
Bunbartha
France
E. Hankinson
Hankinson
Church of England
Numurkah
R. C. Farrell
Mynee
Constable Walker
Constable Bell
Shepparton
Vernon Thomas
Don Grant
Tom Kenyon
Tom Jackson
National Federation
Katanga
J. Christie
Jun
W. Carter
Wanghau
Local News Briefs From Strathmerton Region
May 4 1917 notices show W J Teare admitted to practice as barrister and solicitor in the Supreme Court. Dr A McDowell leases Kotupna property signaling retirement from Shire Council. Wanghau Easter Monday sports profit £58 4 1 to be shared by Red Cross and Returned Soldiers funds. John G Dohnt of Picola and Florence Fuzzard of Baulkamaugh wed February 20. Rev E Harris welcomed at Strathmerton Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Teare
Supreme Court
A. McDowell
Kotupna
Shire Council
Wanghau
Red Cross
John G. Dohnt
Picola
Florence Fuzzard
Baulkamaugh
E. Harris
Strathmerton’ Methodist Church
Employment opportunity from J. R. Watkins Co Melbourne
A recruitment notice from The J. R. Watkins Co Melbourne seeks individuals for permanent full time business work. Emphasizes good traveling equipment and an income above average and invites write or call inquiries.
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J. R. Watkins CO
Exhibition Street
Melbourne
Local Notables and War News From Numurkah Area
May 11 1917 Bruce Tunnock promoted to sergeant. Sergeant J O Biern e awarded Military Medal. Morrison and Teare form partnership as Morrison Teare. J Heyme appointed justice of the peace. Ser g’t Kittson wounded in France. Willie Carlisle injured eye from bottle glass during football match. Corporal E Williams wounded head. Corporal C Heyme wounded in France after Gallipoli. L Gillespie injured in a fall. D Wilson injured in acetylene leak incident. H Segrave M Kelly W Kinnaird elected trustees of Numurka race course reserve.
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D. Tunnock
Bruce
Kooyong
J. O'Bierne
Numurkah
W. J. Teare
D. C. Morrison
Morrison & Teare
J. Heyme
Katamatite
Kittson
France
Willie Carlisle
8. Carlisle
E. Williams
R. Williams
Invergordon
C. Heyme
Gallipoli
L. Gillespie
D. Wilson
Mesars
H. Segrave
M. Kelly
W. Kinnaird
Numarkah Race Course
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Prefectionp
Anglia
BHP
IOKP
Ford VB
Utilities
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Coxon’s
Melville Street
Tocumwal Road
George Wannenmacher
COLES
Garrard
Dorothy Giles
Emily
Commonwealth
the Leader
Mr Chifley
N.E.W
Anthony
Everard’s Lingerie
Wradham St
Shep
J. M. Birrell
Sunnyside Snack Bar
Farmers’ Arms Buildion
George Tyres
S. W
Morrissy & Deane
Nathalia
Watkin
Z. Markov
Urs. Pharmacer
Elgin Street
Carlton
Victoria
Vv. Ingram
Leader
A. B. Morris
Morris Brow
Numurkah & District
Horrie Moore
R. L. Andersson
Welles
Shamrock Hotel
Heenzo
Asa
A. McPherson and Son Pty Ltd
Brown
Toreke
Xpando
Osh Kosh
Cobber Toy
Grocery Department
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