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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1946
Page
3
A reader notes that despite higher prices for sheep and sales, costs have not declined and the primary producer bears the main burden. The piece suggests continued reliance on agriculture and hints at broader economic pressures influencing rural livelihoods this year.
After seven years in charge at Wanghau, Arthur Collins faces promotion and a transfer to Pascoe Vale South. He earned high regard from parents and students. A farewell gathering hosted by the Wanghau Sova Club saw Mrs Calliste send off Mrs Roustiserige to Melbourne with games, music and sprays. Ellen Hayes widow of farmer Patrick Hayes, a pioneer in the district, died December 1. funeral held at Numurra Cemetery with Father Cremin officiating.
Auctioneers McNamara and Co of Numurkah announce forthcoming sales with J McNamara and Paul Skeypartan. The district sees opening stock from McLellan Co at Numurkah for 1947, with both sheep and cattle in demand. Kilpatrick Mc Ferlin Co plan a next sale in Shepparton, while wool auctions near Christmas show strong merino demand and steady prices.
A letter promotes part time training for ex service personnel through the Repatriation Local Committee and HES. A ten week typing and commercial English course is funded by the Commonwealth. Five starters needed for new classes and three Water Commission applicants are already seeking physics and maths. It also highlights the War Widows Craft Guild at 435A Collins Street aiding widows and children of deceased service members and asks readers to inform eligible widows.
In the first round of the pennant competition Numurkat defeated Cobram Blue by five points with a late surge led by Cave as skipper. Scores showed Numurkat leading 22-17 at quarter, then 51-40 and 67-86 before the final margin. Cobram Gold beat Nathalia Blue 57 to 46, Tocumwal beat Nathalia Gold 63 to BR.
Advertisements note events and notices: Wunghnu Merrymakers concert in Wunghnu Hall on Boxing night. CWA Youngersey New Year dance at Town Hall. dance in Steathmerton Hall by W.A. for Food for Britain Appeal. American Davia Cup players exhibitions at Yarrewongs Sunday. dentist Mr G H Morrison to resume practice January 14. no issue of The Leader next Monday. dog registrar applications invited for Western and Matra ridings.
A garbled OCR list shows many place names such as Cobram Narioka Picola West and Numurkah with varied scores and multiple individuals including Mr Watters, Rev Longthorn, and Mr Wood. The text resembles a district match ledger with times and results missing coherence.
December brings busy planting for dahlias chrysanthemums and delphiniums with protection for heat. Plant gladioli in staggered months for autumn blooms and cuttings. space 3 inches apart and mulch for moisture. Shrubs in pots may be planted in summer and tolerate varying soil depths.
E P Holmes Sons Carrying Service lists truck capacities up to five tons for No 1 truck and up to nine tons for model 2 easier. The note covers livestock and furniture transport, packing, loading, and moving. A horticulture aside discusses shrub planting, carnations, timing, and soil lime requirements compiled by J W Robinson.
Sale notices list auctions across Numurkah Cobram and surrounding districts. 613 acres at Berriwillock appears with Dalgety and Co. An estate sale of 319 acres in Katunga parish and other special stock sales are named with J McNamara Co and related firms.
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