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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1938
Page
5
A reader letter from A Crookes Hull questions liquor law defense and notes the impact of prohibition repeal. It traces views on crime, prison admissions, and public reaction, referencing FBI figures and 1938 commentary, and ends with a signature from Katamatite on 11 July 1938.
In South Wales the cortege passed Northwood State School where teachers and children formed a yard of honor and laid a wreath on the casket. The remains were interred at Seymour cemetery beside his first wife who died thirty years earlier.
A reader from the Methodist Parsonage in Katamatite disputes a prior figure in The Evictor and The Leader letter, correcting a quote to read thirty million pounds State protected monopoly and signing off with thanks. The exchange highlights the ongoing public debate over the issue and the need for precise figures.
Bush Nure ng Hospital held its initial meeting with Mr A Lean presiding. The balance sheet showed a loss of £52 6/7 but capital expenditure of over £80 left the hospital with a profit around £40. Membership fell to 49 as 76 patients were admitted 125 members treated last year. Receipts totaled £578 19/10, expenditure £573 7/4, with £5 12/6 carried forward. Officers elected: E W Kilgour president R Mills vice president D Roberts secretary C Wood assistant secretary Rev A Crookes Hull auditor and committee Lean Sidebottom Currie McLaughlin Coombs. Special thanks to Lean and Roberts for hospital work. entrance fee set at £3 per week.
The Katama Calendula branch of the Methodist Girl Comrade Order was inaugurated at Kata matite Methodist Church by Mrs F. Cooper Penny, with 14 foundation members and officers installed. The ceremony featured toasts, social supper, and presentations as the first branch in the Goulburn Valley.
Janet Elizabeth Morris Sub-Inspector Gunter prosecuted and Mr C E Newman appeared for accused. Lengthy evidence was taken and not completed when this paper went to press. A full report will appear next issue.
The Tungamah Shire Council faces a legal challenge over drainage on the Benalla Tocumwal road parish of Fouanmite. Mr W H Ford alleges water diversion damages from bar cuts and condemns council actions while Feltham, his solicitor, warns of court action unless the dispute is resolved before a seven day council response.
The Australian Mutual Provident Society announced bonuses for 1937, sending half a million bonus certificates to members in Australia and other countries. Additional free annuities total 43,811,000, a cash value of £3,204,160, and an average return of over 2 percent on participating policy premiums.
The Nu wurkah Water Trust met at Numurkah Mechanics Hall with Commissioners present to review Nathalia water improvements. They discussed raising the elevated tank to about 60 000 gallons, fund sources, and potential rate increases. the project may be deferred until funds allow. Choices included a loan, depreciation charges, and a Purification scheme inquiry, with a one month deferral to confirm costs.
Local notices list multiple stock sales and auctions across Numurkah Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite and Strathmerton. Entries include J McNamara Campbell Co Kilpatrick McLellan Co and Dennys Lascelles Lice with mentions of sheep dip insurance wheat exporters and real estate and business agency services.
The prompt poses a comparative inquiry: did Jency Ford delay improving transportation until popular demand appeared, and did Bell postpone telephonic innovation until widespread desire emerged. It frames how inventions respond to expressed needs versus leading initiative.
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