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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1947
Page
3
The Nu murkah Citizens' Association held its monthly meeting with 42 in attendance. They discussed town publicity via a proposed radio feature, education facilities, high school prospects, and housing plans, while also addressing the Mechanics' Library, town planning, and hostel needs for workers.
Dr T F Lyons of Essendon plans to contest Goulburn Valley at the next election. Rev Father Griffin of Nathalia heads the Chiltern parish. Ex-Dr J Ross likely to stand for Moira Riding vacated by Dr Donel. Private M J McGrawn wounded again. Rain fell with unpleasantness during the week.
At Monday’s Shire Council meeting a £1000 grant spread over three years was approved for the Numurkah District War Memorial Hospital. Debate focused on equity among ridings with amendments proposed to fund from eastern and central areas while western districts argued they would not use the hospital.
Large land sale listing detailing 640 acres freehold west of Bendigo at £8 per acre with a five room Western Boundary House water and phone, fenced good land for crops and grazing. Includes 500 acres adjoining at £6 10s per acre, similar quality, well fenced and watered. Combined value offered, plus 636 acres with strong loam soil, cottages, barns, and sheds, possession after harvest. Price £7 12s 6d per acre with £1000 deposit and balance over 54 years at 2 percent. Additional Victoria properties available from Charles McKinley Charlton Stock and Property Salesman Auctioneer Sworn Valuator.
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