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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1938
Page
5
Mr West quoted Sir Murray Bourchier as he spoke over the grave where returning soldiers placed poppies. The service honored sacrifice with floral tributes including a wreath from the State Government, and representatives from local councils and the RSL district attended.
A letter from J G McDonald MLA confirms a grant of £35,000 toward extending the Yarrawonga Irrigation Works westward to Cob Way and Numurkah district. He cites persistent advocacy and the Minister for Water Supply’s recent visit as key to securing funds. The extension aims to serve landholders in Wunghnu and Tallygurnupna, with ongoing talks on related schemes and unemployment relief funds.
Historical notes describe the move to extend irrigation works from Cobram toward the Murray Valley, with first construction in the Cobram area. It outlines a 25000 acre target, potential future expansion, and the aim to supply water regionwide, creating jobs and using Gevay waters. The piece recalls early promises, key supporters, and ongoing delays.
The amended Commonwealth National Insurance Act now extends pension rights to insured women with an extra weekly contribution, increases sick and medical benefits for insured juveniles, and includes aboriginals as employed persons. It outlines voluntary supplementary schemes for self employed workers and a framework for approved societies to manage cards and pay benefits. The act also mandates medical treatment for families and sets up doctors’ role under supervision of a Royal Commission.
Mr McDonald said it was very gratify to years of toil and that after the ration the work was slated to begin. Residents react with cautious optimism as details emerge about the site and timetable.
A Melbourne firm cants a reliable man with a car as district representative. The Voters lists for the four ridings of the Shire of Numurkah have been compiled and are open for inspection. Mrs Clarence Weber MLA will deliver an address on No Licence at Numurkah Mechanics Hall on Monday August 15. Mr W J Kinnaird requests payment of all accounts due within 14 days. Mr J J Tyack will deliver plough-shares cultivator points oils greases petrol at reasonable prices. A quantity of wheaten and eaten chaff is for sale. The CWA monthly meeting at the Methodist Hall Friday next will feature an exhibit of craft work from headquarters. The competition is for not less than three small meat pies. Mr A Heap has commenced business in the Farmers Arms Building as a cash butcher. All meat supplied is killed under Government supervision.
The notice lists a BC.W.A. gathering at Methodiat with an event titled A Blaze Born and another screening Thunder in the Asget. It highlights upcoming activities coordinated by local groups and film showings.
A poet laments the shift from cherished old songs to jazz and swing. He frets that modern phonographs and radio spread syncopation and crude sounds, praising timeless tunes like Old Black Joe and Danny Boy while critiquing patent rhythms and vocal trends.
Numuriah H O Nathalis Kola Cobram Katamatite rust monies to send at lowest rates sworn valuations made. The Commercial Union Assurance Co The Trustees Executors Agency Co The Orient Line of Steamers Uming Smith & Co's Sheep The Australian Estates & Mortgage Co Ltd.
A cropped OCR listing various stock sale notices and auctions including Campbell Co at Numurkah, Kilpatrick McLellan Co, J McNamara Co, and a 5 roomed house with unreserved furniture in Cobram, plus Nathalia pig sale and Camp notices. The fragmented item names and dates indicate a column of sale fixtures across multiple towns with multiple auctioneers.
A collection of stock sale notices lists multiple consignors and venues including Campbell and Co. and Kilpatrick & Co. at Numurkah region. Entries mention unreserved and numerous stock sales, with branch details and post hours contacts. The fragmented text references buyers, sellers, and auction contexts across Katanga East and Numurkah area.
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