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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1947
Page
3
A parliamentary committee canvassed irrigation options for the Murray Valley focusing on fodder production, water allocation, and national impact. Proposals include government pooled fodder distribution and diverting Snowy water to boost Murrumbidgee and river development, with emphasis on irrigation capacity and regional agriculture.
Fragmented notes report events at the Katamatite Race Club with mentions of Mr PL J. Whitty as president and several listed officers. Included are names such as Timothy A. Kendy MOF O Dwyer G Forintal and references to local residents and a church choir. The garbled text cites social notices, donations, and community roles in a period setting.
The Victorian Wheatgrowers Association organ argues Mr Menzies never backed the Scully stabilisation plan. It contends a fair floor and long-term price protections are needed, criticizing the plan for shifting costs to producers and consumers while urging genuine protection for growers.
A Caulfield subscriber thanks the paper for its yearly writings and encourages continued good editing. An Invergordon reader expresses appreciation while joking about preferring fewer persons and a playful sign off.
A brief notice invites friends to a farewell social for Le Adivertine to be held next night at Bays Camp Fraskaten near Frankston. The event includes a shower evening for Miss Audrey Brooks in the supper room on Tomalay night next week January 28.
A Numurkah meeting forms a sub committee to probe keeping Penzance Hospital open. Proposals include leasing or private purchase with public guarantees, or converting to a bush nursing hospital. Sister Williams and the Charities Board complicate options.
Estate executors announce a comprehensive land auction totaling 907 acres, including 848 acres in a compact block near Waaia with 59 acres nearby. The property features rich red loam soil, water access via Main Picola Channel, permanent water from wells, multiple tanks and troughs, extensive fencing and outbuildings, and is offered as a whole with possession on sale approval. Potential buyers are urged to inspect as irrigation development nears completion.
Local agents promote multiple unreserved clearing sales in January to March. Listings include horses cattle sheep farming plant hay and machinery at Ballarat Niagar Katamiatite Youanmite Invergordon Bear Wanis and other towns with various trustees and auctioneers managing the events.
A sub committee discussed financing Memorial Hospital via lease or debentures while Sister Williams was thanked for public service. Scores in the Bowls Pennant t competition show Numurkah defeating Nathalia Gold 74 48 and Cobram Blue 72 49, with next week’s draws listed.
J McNamara Local Agents announce unreserved clearing sales at Fairview Finley Drumanure and Bunbartha with land and stock included. Auctions listed by date and client McNamara & Co Shepparton are involved in the sales.
A letter to an ex serviceman notes the closing date has been extended to 12 months after discharge or 8 June 1948 whichever is later. It asks anyone with late lodgment refusals to contact the local Representation Committee and urges ex servicemen to call on the secretary promptly to avoid extra phone calls and delays.
A fragmented caption notes a town hall scene featuring Bergman and Robeom with romance and fortune themes. The readable bits point to a staged picture in a civic setting.
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