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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 01, 1939

Page

3

Reform proposals and quota debate in Victorian trade meeting

The meeting discussed export quotas for lamb and wheat with a proposal for a government guaranteed price of 4 shillings per bushel, to be controlled by a board and fund excess to future payments. Lamb prices rose since quota adoption, while the Meat Industry Board aimed to market heavier lambs. A convention is set for March 4 at Waremratta, with various reports and committee actions noted.

Isteory Board Fely Waremratta Moss Flin

Gamble Debate at Numarket Chamber Sparks Taxation Clash

The Fulltar notes remarks by Messrs Stife and Marshal at the Numarket Chamber meeting on social questions and gambling. Kilpatrick and McDonald’s views are challenged as the public weight shifts toward rate-funded services. Stife voices taxation limits and hospital funding concerns while urging support for a gambling stance amid electoral response.

Politi Fulltar Stife Marshal Numarket Chamber of Com Invirey Mosre Kilpatrick McDonald Eleetore York Marshall

Olwynne Lewis Prominent in Melbourne Musical Circles

The Leader notes Olwynne Lewis’s potential inclusion in the Symphony Orchestra at Mar Opera House alongside Mary Lawrence and the Melbourne Conservatorium figures. Amid scarce details, the article hints at public interest, taxation strains, and calls for support to secure her future in Victoria's music scene.

Agrestturs Sin Olwynne Tuwis Marorie Lawrence Melbourne Cort Hut Mix Healey Melbourne Conservatorium Hye Swan Eith Bern Mary

Cobram to establish military training centre this month

A Cobram military training centre will be established this month under Major O Dixon of Berrigan and attached to the 57th tallon. Local men will join the Numur kab unit, with 25 expected initial strength. Warrant-Officer Martin of Tocumwal will head staff training. An electment order against AD Mekensie was issued, with a sale to occur in 30 days. Progress Association plans signals at the railway crossing and requests angle changes for the Murray Valley highway. The Railways chief photographer will document Cobram district for promotional views. A poultry pen project for the upcoming agricultural show was approved.

O. Dixon Berrigan 57Th Tallon Cobram Numurkab Cob Lance-Corpors Bethwne Martin Tocumwal Ernest Crowder Curtin Hay John Smithers Oak Street Melbourne A. J. Mensch The Progress Association Railways Department Agricultural Society Ithe Neat Show

Nathalia Obituary and Local News Briefs

The death of Patrick Leonard at 85 occurred July 24 in Kolupna. A 50-year Nathalia resident, he once contracted for Nu Worksh Shire Council. The Warbach family, Nathalin officers, and Infant Welfare Centre new officers are listed. Nathalia Butter Factory purchase talks failed due to high liquidation prices. valuers urged no purchase.

Patrick Leonard Kolupna Leonard Nu- Worksh W Boal A. Pridhire EB. Hutchins Serviceton Nathalin S.M. Picola Infant Welfare Centre Mra L. M. Nugent Cyril Hawker M. G. Fairman W. Roberson Nathalia

TALLYGAROOPNA Tallygarooopa C W A Party in Memorial Hall

A sixth birthday party at Memorial Hall hosted by Tallygar ooopa C W A with visitors from Zeerust Numurkah Lemnos Wrightu and Grahamvalé branches. Apologies from other branches due to bad roads. Winners announced in competitions and a pony gifted to Mr Quinn of Wanghmu. Afternoon tea and a birthday cake served as the president, Mrs Dudley, presided.

Tallygaroopa C.W.A K. Dudley Zeerust Numurkah Lemnos Wrightu Grahamvalé M. Thornton Little Keith Humphreys Wellington Mim Farrell C. Laren Bre Quinn

Katamatite Gets Electric Light At Hall Ceremony

Mrs McDonald cut the ribbon to inaugurate electric light at Katamatite Mechanics Hall. The event, supported by the State Electricity Commission, drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Door takings reached about £25 as the town celebrates new power for farms and local industry.

Katamatite Mechanics’ Hall McDonald J. G. McDonald State Electricity Commission The Progress Association Association F. Delarue Peniseworthy Austral Australia Eonfren Electricity Commission R. G. Crivelli Manger Rosa Bourke Lillian ‘Lynch C. Williams Numourkah Gillespie Wanghau Jack Hefford E. W. Kilgour

Advts. on water rate in parish near Piel Younger Get

Advertisements describe rates for water in the parish and mention the CWA monthly meeting. August 11 is noted with details about a social meeting and prizes. The text is garbled but references a parish, water charges, and a CLW.A. meeting.

CLW

Strathmerton CWA Meets With Nursing Demonstration

The Strathmerton branch of the CWA held a well attended meeting chaired by Mrs T. Smith. Delegates reported on the conference and a home nursing demonstration by Mrs D. Gleerson and Mrs A. Ross-Soden followed. Mrs Ross-Soden won the competition. Hostesses were Miss Cox, Mrs C Crawford and Mrs Chamberlain. Next meeting August 28 will feature a six lending tome competition.

C.W.A Mra T. Smith D. Gleerson A. Ross-Soden Mre Ross- Soden Miss Cox C. Crawford Chamberlain

Local Golf Club Notes Monthly Medal Scores and Events

Best aggregate nett and gross scores for monthly medal contests are led by W S Wilson and W C Shaw with scores in the 60s to 90s across multiple rounds. Progress scores for nine holes show Browne, Wilson, Shaw, Bitcon and Webster near the top. Upcoming events include a Stableford over 18 holes for a club trophy and the second round of the M A Eddy Cup, plus a stroke handicap 12 hole event won by Miss J Williams.

W. S. Wilson W. C. Shaw Browne Webster Wilson F. J. Webster P. A. Browne V. 8. Wilson W. G. Shaw J. H. Bitcon Dr. Thomas G. Patterson W. L. Moss B. G. Pavey E. A Pavey Stableford J. Williams G. Greig G.C. Wilson Mee J. Sunderland Brenon F. Webster A. West Johannsen M. Ned

Young Dr Kildare at Town Hall in Wednesday bill

The Town Hall screens Young Dr Kildare with Lew Ayres as the title character and Lionel Barrymore as Dr Lillespie. Lynne Carver Nat Pendleton Jo an Sayers and Jamiel S Hinds co star. A Vocation From Love follows with Florence Rice Denis O Keefe Reginald Owen June Knight. An Errol Flynn comedy The Great Specimen closes.

Cenes Dr. Kildare Town Hall Lew Ayres Dr. Lillespie Lionel Barrymore Lynne Carver Nat Pendleton Joan’ Sayers Jamiel S. Hinds Bucquet Florence Rice Denis O'Keefe Reginald Owen June Knight Errol Flynn Posseat-Yuint Mie Joan Blol Joan Blondell Edward Seick Foran Ay Robson Alan x Nc Tarehy Blane Lola Lane Paul Kelly Betty Comp James Nolan Einer

3000 Sheep Expected Entries Received for Exhibition

Entrants already number in the thousands with entries including splendid young crossbred ewes and wethers and wesners. The show also features about 60 mixed cattle including fats young cattle and choice springers near calving time.

Numurkah Stock Sale Schedule and Auctions 1920s

Auctioneers and stock agents list Numurksh Nathalie Picola Cobram Katamatite Strathmerton trustees and agents provide sworn valuations for Dodge Bros and items. Sales run August 2 7 9 10 11 16 17 23 at Numurkah Nathalia Cobram with 3000 sheep 100 cattle and 18 horses harness implements sold for Walter Wilkinson plus partnerships with Kilpatrick McLellan McNamara.

Numurkah Campbell & Co Nathalia Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co Cobram John McNamara & Co. Pty. Ltd Melbourne Walter Wilkinson J. McNamara & Co

WAL TER WILKINSON SALE OF DRAUGHT HORSES AND IMPLEMENTS

At the stated time and place the auction will offer 41 draught mares and geldings aged 4 to 7, 2 fresh aged draught geldings, 1 unbroken draught filly rising 3, 1 2 year old colt by Broughdoun Underslade, 1 light harness horse rising 4, 1 pony gelding, 11 hp harness for 14 draught horses, 3 knife McKay chaffering machine with 12 ft elevator, nearly new gear and machinery.

Acume Walter Wilkinson Broughdoun Underslade Ronaldson & Tippett McKay Chaffe

Hall Pictures Advertisements Appear Under Reading

Advertisements appear in the reading area while pictures for the hall are shown. The snippet notes commentary on the display and mentions imagery related to the hall.

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