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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1947
Page
3
The Leader reports Chidey and allies pressing to bring banking laws into operation amid party rivalries. Discussions focus on wage payments, government roles, and potential financial reforms, with figures such as Mr Rosevear referenced in the broader political context.
In a heated political dispute the Norther Territory member Mulcahy faces accusation over parliamentary conduct. The war veteran and former POW is at the center as opponents urge him to explain his actions and potential retaliation against party rivals. Next week a parliamentary session may hear further debate.
A published letter accuses Civilian Mulcahy of slandering Soldier Blain over race and wartime service. It argues Mulcahy has no right to mock Blain’s experiences, noting Blain’s wartime prison camp horrors and Mulcahy’s prior civilian role in serving servicemen. The piece calls for accountability and cautious public dialogue.
A subscriber writes in appreciation for MR's commentary work praising the service and thanking the team for their diligent effort. The note expresses warm thanks and acknowledges ongoing value from the publication.
The notice mourns the death of Me Wahu Seon Mackenzie on August 29 after a long life in the Waid district with brothers Joh and James since 1877. He is survived by his wife, daughter Auarey, and other relatives. A separate obituary notes the sudden death of Thomas Allen of Tocumwal, a popular stock judge and longtime supporter of local agricultural society, survived by wife and children Mary, Lloyd, Jack, and others. Services were held at Waubra and Tocumwal Cemetery with Reverend Lawson presiding.
Mr Thomas Henry Harrison died suddenly at his daughter’s Bunburtha home. Born near Geelong 85 years ago, he moved to Mundoona as a boy and later held land at Mundoona before retiring to Nomurkah eight years ago. Survived by wife Jane Twitt and children Mijoons Florrie Janey, funeral at Waulnghall Cemetery with Rev C Muller officiating.
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission enacts By-Law No 4347 adding general rates for Murray Valley Irrigation and Water Supply District. Divisions two brown three brown and fourth division grey taxed on rateable lands. rates 12d per pound green lands 6d per pound brown lands 3d per pound. Levy year July 1 1947 to June 30 1948. Payment due October 1 1947 at Cobram office.
Executors of the estate of E A Green and Mrs A H Green announce an auction of Shepparton land, a Guernsey cattle stud, and plant and machinery on Wednesday December 3. Land parcels include Aldinga Homestead 46 acres and Pine Lodge 390 acres plus 249 acres with a wool shed. Guernsey stud details and water rights are listed. Auction to start at 2 pm for the Guernsey stud and 3 pm for land.
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission announces irrigation charges of 10 for each acre foot of water apportioned in the Murray Valley Irrigation and Water Supply District. Charge applies Sept 1, 1947 to Apr 16, 1948, payable Oct 1, 1947 at Cobram office. Authorized agents may demand and collect the charge.
Reservoir readings dated November 21 list Hume at 1,250,000 acre-feet and Eildon at 1,906,000 acre-feet. These figures indicate both reservoirs are at full capacity.
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