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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1927
Page
6
Warrnambool Rugs presents July specials on travelling rugs and suitcases in new patterns and sizes 56 by 70 and 396 to 576. Fordite and Globite lines feature Hold-Tite cs and extra deep cases with July prices: 22in 176, 24in 196, 28in 226, plus Globite at 376 for 2bin 376.
The Strathmerton adjourned inquiry into Raleigh McKechnie’s death resumes with two brothers and a son among witnesses. Evidence identifies the deceased and details a car fire at Banjanna station, a burning body, and surrounding testimonies from witnesses including a baker and an auctioneer. The inquest covers vehicle ownership, timing on June 29 30, and the discovery of the charred body in the car.
The document summarizes federal politics with emphasis on automatic country telephone exchanges, Bruce Page government fiscal policy, and planned tours by Mr Gibson. It notes ongoing and planned installations in Victoria and NSW, budget timing for Parliament, tax reductions since the war, and defence and road spending as context for public finance. It mentions an 8 p.m. car sighting, a fatality inquiry, and labor unions reacting to work systems and safety concerns.
The public seeks stronger arguments against piecework arguing it harms workers and the nation. Judge Beeby’s metal trade ruling allows employers to contract with individuals or groups for pay by results, with fixed rates guaranteeing at least 10 percent above the minimum wage. Uninominate Divided National Party.
An official labor critique claims policing risks in piecework are overstated. It argues workers themselves enforce standards, cites few evasion stories, and asserts unions’ current strength prevents abuse. The piece questions Labor’s fixation on policing as unnecessary and unfounded.
A large deputation of manufacturers chemists and distributors urged the Victorian Health Minister to repeal regulation 79 of the Heart Act which would require label disclosure of formulas on patent medicines. Critics say it harms business while public safety rules remain. The minister indicated support for uniform national regulations and delayed enforcement for about 18 months. Woods Great Peppermint Care For Influenza Colds.
Present were Coms Hooper Dudley O Hanlon McKenzie Christie Campbell Meiklejohn 4 6 Tuckett Bull Garonne Gordon Correspondence From Waterworks Trust Association notes annual session in Melbourne in September and requests discussion topics Received from A Phillips Whorouly East planning a tobacco plant seedling nursery at Nathalia with ground secured in Veldt Street pipes to be laid from 3 in main in Harcourt Street permission for a 1 inch meter granted. Reports L Kruth notes rate collection £108 9 4 Ordinary business Dudley asked engineer about cleaning pipes at Wunghnu chairman moved to call for pumper position at Wunghnu £31 per annum seconded by Dudley and carried.
A horse resembling Silent Cello was sold from Merrylands pound yards for 17/6, while the original Silent Cello could not be found at the paddock. Anderson, who owned Sient Cello and Market Girl, traced the buyer and realised the strayed animal matched the horse he lent him months earlier. The buyer already owes $2.66 for the pony, but may keep the bargain as the horse is valued at 600 guineas. The scene links racing, theft risk, and poundyard dealings, with a note on a tonic product mentioned at the end.
Local market notice states box 7 ool hides and skins priced at high end rates. Prices quoted for various hide grades. Shoppers urged to inquire at the market for current quotations and purchase terms.
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