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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1900
Page
3
A noisy council gathering at Numurkah discussed establishing corporation cattle yards amid opposition. Speakers argued yards would lower road costs and boost market delivery, while critics warned of heavy ratepayers taxes and questioned feasibility and cost compared with existing Shepparton and other markets.
In a heated session Nathalia and Namurkah clash over proposed corporation stock yards. Debates center on costs, impact on local markets, and whether Namurkah would lose trade to other centers. Dr Reynoldson and Mr Macgregor clash as figures are cited claiming Namurkah’s sales exceed Warrnambool by far.
A heated public meeting discussed corporation yards for Warrnambool and Namurkah. Dr Reynoldson and Father M Carthy clashed over cost, interest payments, and how dues from livestock sales would fund the project, while ratepayers pressed for clarity on tariffs and outcomes before voting next Thursday.
Reports indicate KI45 SHEI-DON has returned to Numurkab and is ready to extend efforts for first-dam draw Rakiog. Nearby Mrs Crow's is noted as a landmark location in the event context.
Auction to sell unreserved clearingout items including oats 700 bushel seed oats and harvester seeds wagon wheels furniture and farming implements. Proceeds support estate settlement with items available for viewing prior to sale.
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