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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1948
Page
5
A chaotic OCR report outlines plans and debates on Christmas Eve and New Year celebrations in a town. Residents discuss paving, lights, and public works while officials weigh economic and safety impacts during the holiday period.
Fragmentary OCR notes recounts events from December 18 1918 involving local life. Mentions a farmer and ship operations, with unclear names and places due to damaged text.
Muyday night bowls saw Numurkah Blues defeat Whites 64 to 49 as blues built early lead and held off late pressure. Moris led Blues with 11 points while Barker marked the Whites and Nathalia Golds routed rivals in another close chase. No games until January 10.
At a Monday meeting the secretary said tenders for pipes fittings and pumping gear for the Numurkah water reticulation scheme were let a year ago. Delivery depends on Water Supply Commission priority, with a two year lead time anticipated. Start may occur in about 12 months if ground work proceeds, and land transfers for a water tower would finish in time. The engineer noted delays from electrolytic issues and advised waiting for more tenders until other structures are planned. The meeting approved inviting fresh tenders later and discussed improvements for areas west of the railway and South Numurka at an estimated cost of about £350 plus piping needs. The session included multiple committee members.
At Monday’s Shire Council meeting Cr Nase unveiled a large framed photo honoring ex-Cre A McDonell and S Garonne for over 60 years of combined service. The gift, to be hung initially in the Nathalia room, reflects the council’s gratitude for their decades of work serving ratepayers.
The Leader will publish its last issue on Friday next and the first issue of the New Year will appear on Monday January 10. The January 3 issue is skipped, with no edition on that date.
Mr A Venables spoke at a Citizens Association meeting noting Memorial Gardens are becoming more popular near his business. The Yarrawonga Friendship Club spread luncheon cloths during a town visit, while local children used the area and shrubs suffered some damage. A bylaw inquiry is mentioned regarding this issue.
The Australian Estates Coy. Ltd thanks clients for support over the past year and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year for the community at large.
A weekly opinion laments curbs on freedom of expression in Australia, warning that a Broadcasting Act amendment would give the government control over radio content. It argues a three member board and ministerial power could suppress political programming and direct funding, harming independent stations.
Numurkah Council discussed petrol storage in the township and sought legal opinion on regulatory approval. The solicitor said sites storing volatile fluids above 50 gallons require council approval, with retrospective applicability unclear. Council decided to inform responsible parties and enforce compliance.
Mr J. F. Boswell and Mundoona pupils earned a state wide prize in an Australian American association contest. The school won £10 with an entry praised for its excellent presentation and illustrations. The prize was presented in Melbourne by R. G. Casey, and entries would be sent to America. The Mothers Club lauded the achievement, noting the school has 19 junior pupils.
Christmas tree details from the annual break up function held Thursday featuring Father Christmas and related celebrations.
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