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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1938
Page
4
A newspaper analysis critiques Bar and Press positions on Abolition and Prohibition. It argues schemes for state control rely on storage centers and licensed agencies run by the liquor industry, challenging the idea of a free sale. The piece warns voters to scrutinize Referendum Ball questions in October.
State Audit Office Melbourne reports the Water Trust audit for the year ended 31 December 1937. It notes receipts above forecast in most divisions, except Wonghnu Urban, with expenditures on repairs and maintenance below estimate. The report covers income, fixed deposits, stock on hand, fidelity guarantees, and overall financial position including balance sheet certification.
The report discusses loan liability accounting and expenditures under the Water Act. Increases over estimates are itemized for Numurkah, Nathalia, and Strathmerton urban areas, including new works and maintenance. Arrears show a yearly decrease, with emphasis on enforcement for nonpaying ratepayers.
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