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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1948
Page
6
A local trade notice announces comprehensive watch jewellery and optical repair services. The ad promises prompt neat workmanship and thorough finishing for all classes of timepieces, jewelry, and optical items. It highlights skilled craft and reliable turnaround for customers seeking restoration and maintenance.
The Telegraph Hotel Nu Murkah comes under H E DeAbel formerly of Umwal as manager. Dining room staffed by an experienced chef, meals to be a feature. Rooms are described as top quality and the bar will stock the best.
Numurkah Butter Factory swept awards at Holdenson Nielson Fresh Food Pty Ltd annual dinner in Melbourne, earning the silver cup for general efficiency amid a record season. Honors include Government salt butter export championship, multiple prizes at the conference, and praise for cream suppliers and staff.
In a Melbourne letter to the editor Clement s & Co Pty Ltd state opposition to compulsory acquisition of primary products by boards while supporting government guaranteed minimum prices tied to cost of production. They argue price guarantees imply control and growers should decide, urging continued support for marketing control as production costs rise and farmers need protection to cover costs. Also notices on tailoring, poultry and breeding stock advertised.
Drs Moss and Gordon reported to Monday's council meeting on a deputation to the Minister for Public Works. The Minister would not commit until amended estimates are reviewed but would fund at least the original amount and share increased costs if justified. The government would contribute on standard prices only.
At July council, the secretary was told to inform contractors they must bear responsibility for tender errors in shire works. Contractor A Golding replied claiming bonuses or subsidies are needed, mocking the idea and asking for 500 to 600 pounds extra per year, though the letter was only received.
The minister agreed to cover up to another £1000 of the project cost. The engineer faced a quandary after being told to call tenders but also to pause until finance and permits were secured. Dr Moss urged the local member to take the matter up with the Minister. Until permits are issued and tenders received, loan needs are unknown. Dr Thornton supported the move and Dr Gordon cited cement shortage, with Mr Swinburne MLA promising assistance. The motion was carried.
A local grocers list details canned vegetables such as green peas green beans diced carrots sliced beetroot and trims plus assorted sauces and condiments. Included are ham luncheon meat beef pastes and chutneys from brands like Lea & Perrins Worcester sauces Heinz and Rosella with items priced in old pence.
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