Editorial on wartime manpower and home front labor pressures
A scathing commentary argues that many service personnel remain employed at home postwar, draining taxpayers while the nation needs workers in production. It cites ALP and Air Force figures abroad and domestically, calls for manpower reduction, and accuses ministers of inaction despite evident labor shortfalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALP
Australis
Air Force
Forde
Army
Drakeford
Fort Air
Whitby
Growing In Dry Conditions For The Home Gardener
The article outlines drought tolerant grasses Kikuyu Buffalo and Couch for lawns without irrigation, detailing propagation methods and seasonal planting. It also covers ornamentals for frost-free periods with emphasis on Agathe Blue Marguerite and Dwarf Italian Lavender, plus August vegetable sowing and potato planting notes.
Admission that tax cheques were not opened by taxpayers
A writer questions the lax handling of income tax notices urging taxpayers to respond to department demands. The piece suggests envelopes may have remained unopened, causing delays and confusion in payments and urging scrutiny of government actions and responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiffey
Auditor criticized large sums spent after war in veil of education
Readers learn that the Auditor-General questions a huge postwar expense labeled for educational campaigns. The piece cites two examples of misused funds and asserts taxpayers' money was spent beyond the auditor's control since the war ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Juan Jones
Elawe
Tran
Henin
Trinaport
Janbeer
Howe
Fe O
poLawer
Bey Denyvea
Lince
War symbols stir debate in editorials and public notices
The document discusses a government information sheet circulated to country newspapers and editors. It notes the symbol of kissing, its rising interest among youths, and price details for kisses in England and Australia, highlighting debates over wartime messaging and cultural norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iin
Perhas
Trn Department of Information
Miniscoro Calwelt
Ferest
Carlin
England
James Filliponi Offers Shearing Plant and Services
James Filliponi of Numurkah advertises that he has purchased a shearing plant and is ready to undertake shearing and crutching anywhere in the district. Inquiries invited. General carrying service available. Address Numurkah phone Invergordon 2k.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Filliponi
Numurkah
Andera
Ofr
Albert Hansen
H. J. Hansen
Baulkamaugh North
Gallipoli
Bob Ward
Miss Quinn
Rosedale
Numurkah School
James Mulcahy
Paul Flynnn
Katamatite
Bedwell Bros Win Prizes at Wangaratta Show
Thirty years back Bedwell Bros topped the Wangaratta Grand National Show winning all prizes for Southdown sheep. The town reports a rising Red Cross chapter with young women sewing at each home. Local officials note civic events as Captain Maudesley inspected Numurkah showgrounds for a military camp site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedwell Bros
Wangaratta
Southdown
Red Cross Society
Maudesley
Numirkah
McDowell
Ice
Patchell
George Segrave
LOF
Mundoonn
J. J. McCarron
Newton
Picola
Cross aid sports show profit despite poor weather in Kaarimba
Despite unfavourable weather at Kaarimba in aid of Cross, the event yielded a profit of £70. The report also notes local petitions and obituaries as part of a wider community update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaarimba
Cross
Shepparton
C .H. Denker
Appeals upheld in creek water diversion fined landowners
Two landholders fined for diverting water by placing blocks in the creek appealed their convictions. The appeals were upheld with costs awarded against the Tungamah Trust. The Shire President formally opened Numurkah Park Croquet Club courts and Mrs Hurley hosted afternoon tea. Mrs Jones of Meiklejohn Street died after lengthily illness. Mr Robt Brenson, an early district pleaser, died yesterday. In districts with reduced rail service, mails will be carried on motor trolleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tungamah Trust
Dr McDowell
Numurkah Park
T. F. Hurley
Jones
John Jones
Meiklejohn-street
Robt. Brenson
Children's Frock and Millinery Store Opens in Variety
A new shop offering children's frocks and millinery in a wide range of styles and colors is now opening its doors to shoppers, promising fashionable outfits for the young.
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Ine
Qyeekly
Fey
Fetak
Fiou Prowule
Vhua
Corentiith
Industrinie
Pete Jerwsitt
Niet Zee
Chapeline Pontesantralleris
Fife
Astralia
J. W. Robinson
Ormond Plant Farm
W. Nevill
RAAF
AIRER
Air
Yetus
Upanon
Australian, Mercantile, Land & Finance CO Ltd
West Brores
Sth
Kensington
Waluam ST
Melbourne
A. McPherson & Son Pty. Ltd
Melville Street
Namurear
Walter Bursill
Melvillestrest
Namarkab
Victoriam Biasedressers’ Board
The
Leader
Melvillestrest, Namurksh
A.B Moreia
Morris Broa
Brown, Coree and Co Pty Ltd
Numarkeh
POST
Frock S
S.W
Red & Saxe
Royal
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