What The People Think Of Nationalisation In Australia
The Leader Weekly Commentary recalls Mr Chifley’s push to nationalize banking, arguing the Commonwealth Bank powers fit wartime needs. It notes opposition, the idea of centralised control, and concerns of wage earners about bank dependence, with warnings Russia-like shifts possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chittey
People of Australia
Sorie
Labor Party
Eiken
Lot
Conor
Rayason
Operafon
Dpa
Australia
Commonwealth
the Hinmeelf
Stauce
Chifley
Materia
Farmers and politics clash over land and nationalisation
A letter from Shepparton I. Soafein argues against bank nationalisation and land compulsorily acquired by politicians. He attacks returns to farmers, warns of undemocratic methods, and predicts future battles over production and distribution with references to Chifley and the returned men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Lalor
Pete
Lalor
Carlisle
Chifley
Shepparton
Pioneer George Reynoldson Dies in Melbourne
George Reynoldson a Numurkah district pioneer and public servant died in Melbourne on September 20 and was cremated at Springvale. Born 25 November 1856 at Friar's Creek, his career spanned mining, railway work, farming, and extensive municipal service including water supply, irrigation advocacy, and shire leadership. He helped extend railway access to Numurkah and served as a shire councillor and president, later representing in New South Wales Parliament.
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George Reynoldson
Numurkah
Melbourne
Springvale
Bruce Tunnock
Reynoldson
Tunnock
Friar’s Creek
Meehan
Freehold
Guildford
Moama-Deniliquin
Gippsland
Sale
Gippsland Lakes
Lancaster
Kynbram
Katunga
Strathmerton
Sheppartonshire
Water Trust
James Williams
M. Reynoldson
Koonoomoo
Murkah
Berrigan
New South Wales
Numurkah and Districts
Forced payment by cheque to workers through bank account
Text argues employers could be compelled to pay employees by cheque and deposit into a Commonwealth Bank account so every penny earned is recorded, preventing weekend earnings from being pocketed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Bank
Letters praise Numurkah school gains and need for space
A parent reports Education Week visit to Numurkah High School, praising progress under Mr Petterson and Miss J Christie, noting modern equipment and the need for more space and better staff facilities, and urging public support for expansion.
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Numurkah H. E
Food For Britain
Petterson
Stawell
J. Christie
Keith
M.A
Insult No Argument Sir in Public Interest Row
A correspondent reports a heated exchange with Mr Carlisle over public interest remarks. The writer notes prior wartime attempts to enlist in 1914 18, offering intel services, claiming multilingual skills and near success in joining intelligence.
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Carlisle
Church and civic services scheduled across multiple towns
A list of church services and times across Numurkah Cobram Katamatite Strathmerton Youarang and nearby areas is announced for next Sunday with multiple denominations including Church of England and Presbyterian, led by various ministers and lay readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Numurkah
A.m
H.C
Wanghau
Tallygaroopna West
Strathmerton
Rose
Cobram
Mr Hamon
Presbyterian
Thomas
Fellowship Service
Baulkamaugh
Hyde
Harold Elliot Boot and Shoe Shop Details
A damaged OCR item notes Harold Elliot Boot and Shoe with references to prior shop experience and a line about the owner and address, mentioning Mext to Dr Coomi. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear dates or location names.
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Dr Coomi
Cricket Club Forms New Structure At Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting the Cricket Club decided to reform its operations and fixed membership fees of 10 shillings for playing members and 5 shillings for non playing members. A working bee was set for October 11 to prepare the pitch. The Progress Association euchre series began with a well attended event. winners Mrs R Wilson and Mr W Chandler donated by Mrs J T Ryan. jackpot stands at £26 for the next event on October 1. The Tennis Club opened its season with a busy hurry scurry tournament. 72 players competed across five courts but dusk halted play. the final features Mick and Mrs Stokes versus Jig O Brien and Miss Pat Colvin in Yarroweyah on October 5.
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The
Cricket Club
Messr
Len Reynoldson
H. V. Guthrie
J. B. Reynoldson
Progress Association
J. T. Ryan
R. Wilson
W. Chandler
Mick
Miracle of the Blue Pinafore spreads reform across cities
Alfred Prowitt recalls in The Reader's Digest how a Cleveland Gates Avenue slum was transformed after a teacher provided a girl with a blue pinafore. The revival sparked by cleaner faces and homes led ministers and neighbors to repair yards and fences, inspiring Cincinnati to start its first cleanup in 1918 and sparking nationwide campaigns across 7000 communities by last spring.
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Cleveland
Gates Avenue
Alfred Prowitt
Reader’s Digest
Progressive
Miles Park School
Pop
Cincinnati
America
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Charire
Rus'a
Nia
Russia
I. Soafein
Numurkeah
Wasia
Yarroweyah
Naring
Rev Dunkley
Harold Elliot
Boot & Shoe
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