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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1941
Page
4
Full range of sizes in cotton fleecy lined wool and cotton underpants. Fleecy lined and cotton underpants in serviceable qualities from 3/6 per pair. Wool and cotton under wear singlets and underpants well made with flatlock seams. Unbeatable value. Sizes 34-40 at 7/6 per garment and 42-44 at 7/11 per garment.
A local council deputation urged using War Loan funds to back Britain and Australia in the war. Editors warn that without finance for munitions the brave soldiers and Allies risk defeat, stressing savings must serve national defense rather than private investment.
The article argues that political bias has invaded the Wheatgrowers Association and related bodies, harming industrial aims. It urges a purge of subversive political elements, notes uneven road maintenance costs among ridings, and urges unity across parties to aid the war effort while resisting factional influence. It cites Queensland and England analogies and calls for decisive, centralized action.
A dated piece criticizes the Drought Relief Act administration for inefficiency and urban middlemen exploiting farmers. It argues for better organisation and unity within the government and party members to accelerate Australia's war-time aims and economic relief efforts.
A column notes prior discussions of disruption within the wheatgrowers association amid party politics. It recalls 1939 events when other state organisations were invited to align, warning that dangerous ground was being trod as factions form within the federation and settlers' groups.
Flynn of the Inland, known as Moderator General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, visited Deniliquin for a civic reception with the mayor and local church presidents. His joy at the turnout was dampened when he learned the conference on noxious weeds was the day’s main reason for the gathering, a self-deprecating anecdote he shares.
The Salvation Army launches a 25000 pound appeal to fund maintaining soldiers huts mobile canteens and other services for Australian forces. Donations listed include Dr Hooper 15 pounds and several others with small sums as acknowledgments will appear in the Leader.
A weekly set of aphorisms from Cicero Sydney Smith and Overbury offers social musings on merit rank humility and ancestry. The fragmentary notes reference honesty class and personal virtue across days with partial attributions and a final line praising merit over birth.
The Numurkah Shire Council met yesterday with members including President Gre, Moss, Hooper, Mackenzie and others. Discussions covered drainage repairs, road maintenance, valuation delays, tenders, and requests from local bodies, with health concerns and budgetary items on the agenda.
The Federal Government named Aur LL Cullen to lead full time duties on the wheat stabilisation program. Cullen, ex-president of the Australian Wheat Growers Federation, joins Sir Clive McPherson and J E Murphy on the stabilisation board to review farmer applications and verify bona fides. He will set up local committees in Victoria with state bodies and coordinate with the Commerce Department to extend loan committees into New South Wales.
Mr McDonald, Maes, condemned the Central Council at a jet meeting in Shepparton last week. He accused delays, aggressive policy, and weak leadership undermining Parliament and public confidence. He urged stronger action and warned of continued criticism if reforms do not occur.
Town Hall Pictures announces a regional preview event featuring local actors and a brief screening. The program highlights community talent and reflects on upcoming performances, inviting residents to attend a town hall session and discuss future releases.
Fragmented church notices mention various denominations and local names with unclear addresses. Entries include Church of England Sulit ILCs and 7 hea the Weer, Presbyter Nomuekah Tidens, Teemanure Methodist, and Masungi Warters among others, with scattered personal names like Alexander Fowler and Bearit.
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