Wheat growers debate stabilisation plan and Robertson alternatives
The Leader comments on wheat growers attitudes to the stabilisation plan and Robertson scheme. It notes NSW meetings backing stabilisation, critiques Robertson advocates, and discusses charges, prices, and the impact of American soldiers on local consumption. It urges stronger organisation and cooperation among growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Collen
Thos. J. Wilson
West Wyalong
Wilson
N.S.W
Robertson
Gullen
Wheatgrowers’ Union of
Parkes
Mr Wilson
Uniform Taxation Sparks Protests Across States
The piece argues Premier Curtin will push a uniform taxation bill despite broad opposition from all political parties and sections of society. It criticizes projected tax increases for Victorians, warns of unequal per capita returns, cites figures from Dr G J Tuckett, and urges Victorian public bodies to unite in opposition as the bill heads to Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin
Labor Party
Queensland
Victoria
N.S.W
G. J. Tuckett
Nomurka Shire
Commonwealth
Loan Council
Lang
House of Representatives
Country Party
Labor
Wilson
Coles
Senate
Oppo
Namurkay
The Case For The Woolgrower
The woolgrowers of Australia face low prices and demand action. Bradford concedes growers deserve more, and the Canadian Wool Board increased prices. If cloth costs ten pounds, wool should bring about three shillings per pound. growers seek only a quarter. Woolgrowing lingers at pre war prices while other sectors rise. The piece urges supply and demand to raise crossbred wool prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Great Britain
Yorkshire
Rankin
M.H.R
V.W.W.G.A
Australia
Bradford
Canadian Wool Board
Iisue
Production liberty urged against harsh wartime limits
A column argues against restricting wartime food production in Australia noting that producers and their organizations support maintaining output within natural limits. It cites J G McDonald MLA and the Australian Mercantile, Land and Finance Co Ltd, warns artificial controls threaten national welfare and future demand postwar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Mercantile Companies
J. G. McDonald
M.L.A
Australian, Mercantile, Land and Finance Co. Ltd
Crisi
Commonwealth
United States
Ameri
U.S
McDonald
T. W. Lillie
Wheatgrower’s Association
Message on unity of effort for Australia war needs
Speech urges not diverting men money and materials from the war effort. It cautions spending funds on items not urgently required by the government to support wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Protecting Crops Against Fire Endsorse Mentions Local Cropping Safety
The Central Fire Committee supports Mr J. S. Mortimer of Katanga who urged farmers to leave an uncultivated strip around paddocks to prevent crop fires. The strip can be harrowed when needed to kill dry weeds, a precaution backed by a report showing a recent area fire could have been contained with this measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Mortimer
Katanga
Central G
Mortimer
Leader
Central G. Committee
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LTO
Bourke St
MELB
Ational Trustees Ventors & Agency Coy
FP Australasia Ltd
Queen St
Melbourne
Hamberlin
Campbell & CO
T. P. McMahon
Watchmaker
Jeweller
Melviile Street
C.T.A. House
Best Brands Liquors
D. P. Simpson Proprietor
the Star Bakery
Melville-street
N. E. Coe
Bacchus Marsh
Telegraph
Onowensonse
M. A. Eddy
Proprietress
Saaber
the Leader
Walter Bursill
Melville Crest
Nemerkah
PAC
Sional
G. H. Morieson L.D.S
Melville-etrost
Numarkeh
Nathalig
Toeumwal
Katamatite
Numurrah
Morrissy and
Deane
Melville Street
Nunvurlah
Nathalie
Dookie
Sheppart
Little Colli
Tuwart Gum
Horizomtalia
Cronibon
Eureka
Ormond Plant Farm
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