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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1948
Page
5
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The Leader argues the wartime uniform taxation policy by the Federal Government cripples Victoria’s finances. It claims a forecast deficit of over £3 million next year and criticizes Hodgman or Hollway style budgets, urging reductions and restored state control over spend. The piece condemns federal handouts and argues for increased education and health funding locally.
The essay critiques a High Court deviation in the Banking Case and the ACTU stance, arguing it would be undemocratic to allow government power to legislate against public will. It references referendums, Chifley government actions, and the idea that nationalisation required broad consent from the people and states.
Edward Sloley died at his home aged 93 98 last January after a long life in Numurka Port Fairy and Meiklejohn street business days as blacksmith and partner with Joseph McCoy He retired in 1930 and lived on his farm Surviving wife Rebecca Mortill and children Florence Hugh Edna Frederick Betty Grace and William funeral at Numurka Cemetery conducted by Rev G Lawson with local participation The High Court banking case and referendum debate follow with Chifley Evatt and constitutional safeguards referenced.
The Mechanics' Library annual meeting heard a very satisfactory report of the year's activities. Officers listed included President Mr P A Petersing, vice-presidents Willcox and Needham, and committee members Ca Fulton J A Waldron W Stife and A E Morris with auditor Mu B I Clddince.
The Shire President hosted a post meeting function in the President's room to honor long serving councillors McDowell and Garonne. Cr Nase led a Loyal toast as colleagues praised their 42 and 25 years of service, recalling travel hardships and steadfast duty to ratepayers.
Reg Hayes selling stock and plant by auction on September 1 at 1 pm in Tallygaroopna. Catalogue includes 700 crossbred ewes aged 1 to 4 years, furniture items, and sundries. Sale conducted by New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Ltd with agents in Shepparton and Melbourne.
Unreserved stock sale to be held September 1 at Tallygaroopna by Mr Reg Hayes. Includes sheep farming stock, cattle and farming plant. Cattle from New Zealand loan arrangements noted. Sale advertised in local Shepparton notices.
In a rough semi final at Strathmer va Min Savuidey Nathalia overcame Tocumwal 30.21 to 9.18 led by Nathalia who scored 5.11 while Tocumwal managed 3.9 in the third quarter. Gate receipts reached £109. The second semi final will pit Numurkah against Cobram at Strathmerton next Saturday.
In a tight round of matches Nathalia Seconds defeated Yelea by five points in the prelims as premiership race tightens. Numurkah and Undera feature prominently with mixed results and a few matches remaining before semi finals, while Goalkickers V Pinchbeek and Waughan shine for their sides.
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