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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1948
Page
3
A damaged notice from Shire Secretary JK Bangocks invites tenders for a local project at the Mars Highway area near Vielnits Hoomring Town. Bids are due on Friday 14th September with specifics to be supplied at the thalia location starting 2 pm.
A street event by the Blind Auxiliary included a weight guessing game conducted by Mr H Sloley. Prizes and a dinner followed, with Mary’s funds benefiting. Membrs J Cuthbert and J Wignell weighed 81 lb each, winning nearest estimates. Mrs W Sutelitte won the dinner.
Transferred banker Mr J Hehir received a warm send off from Ninurkah and Rochester managers. Mrs Hehir and friends wished them well in their new home. Mr G N Colling transfers to Pakenham West. Mr J Hy Ross to Nathalia cure. The local RSL honored Mr Tirkwwl for patriotic service and his influence on youth. The piece notes Padgett’s railway family heritage and a golden wedding in Shepparton.
In Moira Riding A Broom and W T Maloney contested with Maloney securing a 74 vote majority across Booths Kotapna Feneale and adjacent sites. In Eastern Riding Henderson defeated Pinnuck by 55 votes with booth counts showing Numurkah Katunga Strathmerton Baulkamaugh Ulupna and postal totals.
The notice outlines who may receive early war gratuities from March 1951, including minors, widows, dependent mothers or sisters, incapacitated or elderly members and parents, and estates to cover funeral debts. It covers cases of severe hardship from calamities and supports for home finance and re-establishment loans with an application process to the War Gratuity Officer.
Labor Party organiser Mr J. Tripovich spoke to a Numurkab meeting on Thursday night. He argued Labor’s opposition to the Commonwealth Wheat Stabilization Plan and noted tensions arising from the policy.
A proposed redistribution enlarges the House of Representatives with ten new electorates including Barkly. Victoria city electorates appear to gain weight while rural districts face long electorates. Mr McEwen notes city gains, Country Party voices concern over quotas. The plan prompts parties to weigh whether to focus on party gains or defeating the government, and urges cross-party cooperation to avoid damaging contests.
Clearing sale notice for Kilpatrick McLellan Co Pty Numurkah highlights highest bids and mentions Gasland Loan and M A Co Sharper ton as parties involved.
A large crowd watched Numurkah defeat Nathalia 8.14 to 5.10 at Tocumwal ground. Becker starred for Nathalia while captains M. Dudley and F. Bourke battled, with Numurkah’s balanced lineup and Hendy’s three goals sealing the win.
Anders led 6 straight goals early as Central Seconds outscored Waughnu 15.8 to 10.10 in a tight match. Best for Waughnu were Bourke Roughsedge Goodwin Carlisle Mapletoft Haynes with Bourke and Bourke the main scorers. Next Saturday Shepparton Cannery faces Wunghnu at Wunghnu followed by a euchre party and dance. Numurkah fell to Mooroopna by six points 9.12 to 9.8 with Pecknee Yeomans Davies Byrne Malberg Pianta among top players. Block Gardiner kicked 3, Hamilton 2, McNamara Le also noted.
The Numurkah Tennis Club held its annual meeting on Friday night. G H Morrison was re elected president. Vice presidents elected included E Huffer M O Kane and C McPherson. Secretary J Mawdsley treasurer B Giddings assistant secretary B Bourke and committee members were Brookes Heinz Dudley W Hyde Mona Kelly Batty Ben and G Wantenmacher.
United Nations Appeal Committee warns 30 million European children may starve without rapid aid. About 130 million in stricken countries live on insufficient food. £100 million sought world-wide, Australia pledging £1 million. Local drive organized by Shire Council with other groups. donations accepted at office or Shire Hall. appeal closes tomorrow.
Numurkah A won the Parker Cup triangular match against Nathalia and Dookie College on the local range. G. Cowan led Numurkah with 99 points, Nathalia scored 755, Natlia 721, and Dookie 658 as the scores. N. Carlisle made the only possible at 600 yards.
Listing of stock and station agents schedules detailing sales in Ballarat, Shepparton, Cobram East, Numurkah, and Strathmerton. Auctions include Jersey herd dispersal, cattle and heifer sales, horse teams, brick dwelling auction, and a broad clearing sale with comprehensive equipment and farming plant offerings.
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