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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1931
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text outlines an election scene with references to candidates Hill Moss Stewart Lap and party interests. Mentions siting November 1, election mechanics, retirements, party men, and regional figures. Overall tone mixes names, dates, and political action amid a shifting campaign landscape.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and numbers with unclear context. No coherent event or person details emerge to form a confident summary.
The Forum reports Mr Stewart criticizing current tax calculation methods as chaotic. He warns Australia faces £1.1 billion internal and external debts, urges production growth, and defends protective policies. Debate covers currency reserves, tariffs, bounties, and banking, with calls for nonpartisan appointments and renewed national unity.
At Nathalia court James Morrisson faced larceny charges for allegedly taking a pair of boots valued at 10 shillings from Thomas R. Betts of Kaarimba. Betts testified a man spoken to by Morrisson joined him, boots were found missing from a cupboard, Morrisson admitted taking the boots. Morrisson pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 21 days imprisonment.
A letters page piece imagines Father Christmas as a reformer bringing peace and goodwill to slums and markets. The author critiques political factions, praising shared welfare over class conflict, and defends the United Country party's leadership against critic Mr Stewart. Dated November 26, 1931.
The editor notes Salvation Army Christmas efforts to aid the poor this season. Activities include treats for boys and girls in institutions, aged men at Blackburn Home, aged women at Bethany Retreat Camberwell, Weeroona Caulfield, Brunswick rescue home girls, and maternity home Fitzroy. Parcels with meat tea flour bread and small fruit will be provided so poor families can have Christmas dinners at home. Poor children will visit a seaside camp at Parkdale for a day at the beach.
Campbell and Co announce stock and station agency services and upcoming sales in Numurrah Nathalia Picola Corram Katamatite Strathmerton districts. Listings include Nathalia stock sales Numurkah sales and pig and poultry sales with 5000 sheep and 200 cattle noted for January 15. Also offering values, lending, and transport lines across Victoria and New South Wales.
Auctioneers stock and station sales across Victoria and NSW list fat sheep lambs pigs poultry and cattle with dates from December to January. Entries invite early registrations and note after harvest sales, with insurers brokers and banking names such as National Insurance Co of NZ and Perpetual Exors. Trust moneys to lend and general farm supplies also referenced.
Sir this letter discusses grass growth and fire risk around Numurkah. It outlines the fire brigade’s plan to assist near town within a reasonable distance, requests event details from residents, and emphasizes prompt action and safety. Also includes livestock sale notices and a Galloway Stewart comment about anticipated election timing.
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