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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1940
Page
3
The monthly meeting of the Koh Chamber of Commerce discussed parking enforcement and council actions. Officials reviewed secretary interviews, senior committees, and the condition of trade security. Proposals included repainting street nameplates and providing ladies conveniences. actions to be coordinated with the shire secretary.
A public meeting convened by the Chamber of Commerce and local bodies discussed Numurkah hosting a school sports carnival. Plans include smoothing the show ground surface, marking tracks, and preparing areas for jumping, basketball, and hockey. Funds from St Patrick's Racing Club Trotting Club and local stores were proposed, with each pledging about £1 for ground work.
The Adots report the annual meeting of the Nu meriak held at the Town Hall supper room on a night described as Seenteyermecreel. Members discussed community matters and future plans, with attendees from local groups and organizations noted in attendance.
At a Nathalia shire meeting representatives from Western and Moira ridings will confer with the Progress Association and town trustees over funds from the Back to Nathalia celebrations for beautification work. The Barhamerton Football Club invites bids for hosting the event in Blake Street near the new water tower. Messrs Ross Hicks and Hicks to represent the Progress Association at the conference. Community landholders at Rice's weir discussed a channel from Narioka to Broken Creek to access tail waters, with landholders prepared to excavate if pipes are laid under the road. The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission manages 90 000 miles of rivers. Mr Strom promised to expedite works at Rice's weir. He noted last year he traveled over 20 000 miles inspecting waterways. The Nathalia district visit to Barmah was followed by updates on staff and work. An annual committee meeting mourned the death of Mr Walter Gifford. a garden party at McDonell and Pryor in Dr. Coomba's residence was planned.
Campbell & Co note a good turnout at Cobram on April 18 with 500 mixed sheep yarded and prices easing slightly. Notable sales include fat weaners to 29/, fat lambs to 22/2, crossbred ewe weaners to 25/10, and cows to £9 with a filly at £14. Upcoming sales listed at Nemerkah, Tocumwal, Katamatite, and Cobram May 16 with large yardings expected and strong demand.
District News Cobram reports transfers to Kilmore and a gift presentation with thanks to the branch and Mrs Mis ten for help. Mr Eaton named secretary by Welfare Committee on Tuesday night. Football club gift to Mr M. Collie after 11 years and 150 matches. RS L union chief address by Mr Marshall. Golf Club officers elected. William Evans named keeper of Barooga pound. Comforts Fund function successful. Water Supply Minister to open offices soon. J G McDonald MP bought irrigation land. Turnbull Bros and Young acquire 320 acres in irrigated area.
At the annual meeting of the Tallygaroopna Hall Committee Mr Bruce Smith of Con Raph Read was elected to fill a vacancy. The forthcoming year will see President R MacKenzie senior vice President G Billingham, junior vice President McKenzie, V Strang J Lewis K Montgomery K Dudley and B Smith. E J Rowe to continue as honorary caretaker. The hall is debt free with a credit balance of £36.
The Congupna West 1.0.R. Tent held its anniversary service with Mr Robert Shattell preaching from Watch ye stand firm in the faith. A tes-meeting and concert followed, crowded church, Miss Bicon led beautified tables, and the Shepparton Plectrum Band under Frank Young provided music.
Mr J G McDonald MLA replies to S W Stife letter promising to advocate for the County party annual conference decision. He says he will keep his promise gladly and will seek the Government’s intentions before any Act to amend current laws is introduced, suggesting it may take some time. He offers to advise further once plans are clarified.
Auctioneers J McNamara and Co advertise multiple stock sales across Numurkah Nathalia Cobram and Ulupna including 2000 sheep 100 cattle 6 Nathalia Pig Sale and an important unreserved clearing sale of 8 horses and farming plant. Local agents sworn valuations and trusted enterprises listed with multiple dates and locations.
Town listings show related stock sales and auctions around Numurkah and Cobram with firms Rupat tick Co Namara Cayipe Co and Numurkah stock sales across dates in May. The notices reference live stock sales, sheep depots, and general motor car and truck transactions plus sworn valuations by Cooper’s.
An OCR fragment lists livestock counts including 150 ties some ewe weaners, 70 BL Merino cria weaners, 75 crossbred weaners, 90 Gombeck ewes, and rams joined deve.
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