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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1937
Page
4
Shire council debates restoring salaries for secretary and engineer amid improved times. Members note prior pay cuts during economic depression, agree to consider but hold over decision while awaiting clearer post‑mood finances.
The Tungamah Shire Council discussed actions on transport restrictions for country districts and weigh limits on shire roads, plus health Act offences for selling slaughtered meat. Bakers fined for short weights. one case withdrawn on costs. Inspectors reported stock killed for sale at private properties, with permits debated for on-property slaughter. Tender awards listed for road works, culverts, gravel, and kerbing in Katamatite and Numurkah regions.
The Water Trust and Employment Council discuss a 350 pound grant for cleaning Nathalia mains while weighing Kyabram comparisons. Com McDowell urges action for a clean water supply, noting silt in pipes and an elevated tank in good condition, with inspectors to evaluate options before committing to a major purification scheme.
At a Tun genial Shi Council meeting the Cobram proposal for corporation yards was reviewed. Dr Gemmell noted agents offered £20 yearly for yard use. graziers would pay per head for stock yarded. Plan approval, health department submission, and a £1000 unemployment relief grant were approved. a £3000 loan discussion was scheduled for next meeting.
The July issue of the Australian Journal features Panamanian Night a romantic tale set in Panama by John Guthrie and Death of a Rich Australian a yacht bound mystery by Rex Grayson. Also included are Lucky Day a Frances J Moon comedy and tales by Gordon Lyons Morris Kaye Connell Gray Hill and others set in Australia the outback and Malaya. The feature pages highlight two viperee l designs Benn and a prize money testing competition with sixpence price at newsagents.
The Goulburn Valley Agricultural Societies Association approves the 1997 show dates for Cobram October 6 Yarrawonga October 8 9 Nathalia October 9 Numurkah October 14 Tatura October 20 Murchison October 23 Shepparton October 26 27 Kynbram October 30 Cookie November 3 Euroa November 6 Rochester November 6. Weeds Great Peppermint Cure Wet Coughs and Colds never fails.
A large gathering celebrated the coming of age of Miss Hilda Purdie, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Purdie of Wanghtu. Guests included many relatives and friends, with dancing, singing, and a stage presentation. Mrs Purdie’s second daughter received warm felicitations and presents, as chairs and organizers led the evening’s festivities.
Katherine Hepburn stars in Mary of Scotland with Fredric March as Charles IX as the epic drama of Mary Stuart’s life from France to the English throne. Romance intrigue rebellion and royal tragedy unfold amid grand period pageantry. Also Wheeler and Woolsey comedy Silly Billies features adventure and frontier misadventure with Cinesound Review Musical Memories and Spain's Isles shorts listed. March of Time delayed to next Saturday.
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