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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 26, 1942
Page
1
The column rebukes Minister Dedman for sneering at private banks and their staff amid war. It argues bankers volunteered in strong numbers, with many serving without pension rights, and that denying their patriotism harms the war effort. It defends bankers and urges fair treatment.
The Wimmera M H R Alex Wilson, once hailed by rural communities, has fallen out with primary producers, notably the Wheat Growers Association. He opposed the Stabilisation Plan and backed the Robertson bushellage scheme, drawing government scrutiny into plan merits and potential payments for a fixed 8000 bushels.
A commentator argues Mr Scully cannot prove how paying farmers less than the £27 million they earned in 1041-42 will benefit the Commonwealth. The critique frames the plan as a supposed gift that reduces growers' previously promised sums.
A reflective column compares council talkativeness with Dr George Ross of Shepparton who dominated motions. It notes Ross's antics in moving, seconding, and debating, while others seek excuses to avoid responsibility. The piece skewers local politics and hints at tactics used to deflect accountability.
Regulations required headlights to be marked but police issued guidance against action in non blackout areas. Many motorists removed hoods and used normal lights, while Euroa Shire Council sought non compulsory masking. Police Commissioner replied no exemption exists under Lighting Restrictions Orders.
The Numurkah Shire Council plans to protest unwarranted gas charges for producer units arguing profiteering. Dr Moss says protests need solid evidence and invoices. The Deputy Commissioner urges concrete examples with evidence before action.
Farmers argue dairy cows require a six to eight week dry period before freshening to restore vitality while producing milk and a calf. Higher producers may need two to four months rest. best lactations demand proper feeding and extended rest for peak milk output.
Church notices list services across Numurkay Strathmerton Cobram Tallycaroopna West Bishop of Wangaratta with times for Anglican and Presbyterian worship. Ministers named include Rev Allison Rev Packett Rev Kemp Mr Thomas Mr G Fowler and others with locations such as Numurkah Naring Cobram Youarang Youanmite Bunbartha Katamatite and Youar.
The Deputy Commissioner said over charging could be reviewed if the council shows concrete instances. He addressed hood prices for motor lamps, noting fixes where issues were raised and that new meat lines entering the market are checked.
Conference of headmasters of Catholic secondary schools discusses solutions to rural labor shortages under the National Catholic Rural Movement. Plans include cooperative labor rosters, use of schoolboy workers during vacations, and a community drive across Victorian sections. A national pool and possible exemptions for registered workers are being organized. Women may be trained for seasonal tasks. government announcement expected.
In the House of Representatives Labor MP Caldwell accused Norman Myer of using forward buying to swell stock, prompting a 25 percent sales cut by his firm. He alleged Myer’s past overcharging Melbournians and questioned government reliance on Myer’s advice on rationing, noting Myer’s dismissal from a Business Board seat.
Melville outfit authorized by the Victorian Hairdressers Board to perform all kinds in tobacco and cigar cases.
MR G H MORIESON LDS BD dental surgeon located on Melville street Numurkah displays an advertisement showing contact details and services offered. The brief notice highlights his professional title and street address for potential patients seeking dental care.
Lists a selection of eucalyptus and cypress trees for shelter and hedges with sizes from seedling to mature, pricing per dozen and per hundred, packing details, and shipping terms. Includes Eucalyptus Gomphocephala and Botryoides, Cupressus varieties, and onion plants with post and freight notes.
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