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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 25, 1939

Page

5

McEwen Addresses Katandra Meeting On Govt Policy

Mr J McEwen MH R spoke at Katandra in a Liberal Country Party event. He defended coalition actions, praised tariff reform and farm subsidies, and outlined rural improvements from grants for sewerage and water to country telephone services and roads aid. He noted Ottawa benefits and the proposed Commonwealth Bank and road funding plans.

J. McEwen Mh.r Katandra McEwen Liberal Country Party Wohin Waren Australian Country Party U.A.P Herb W. Stifelob Thorne Cink Waldron Country Party Tere Toda 90 Mc McEwen Mr Lyons Ts. Rady Earl Page Lyons Dante Ottawa London

Wheat Stabilisation Plan Backed by Farmers at Condobolin

A letter from Thos J Wilson in West Wyalong urges publication of a Wheat Stabilisation plan. He states 500 farmers met at Condobolin on June 24 and endorsed the move, with business and professional leaders rallying behind it. Wilson notes movers would not seek seats in state or federal parliament, aiming to secure government support to save wheat growers and dependent tradespeople from destitution. The plan is highlighted elsewhere in this issue.

Nts and Herve Ne Lesen Francis PP Sbeum Ottawa Cody Boc Kim Royal Commission On Banking Wen Mortgage Tyres Hven Iian Park McEwen Commonwealth William Strathmerton Heenan Farber Ruban Birt Condobolin Wilson

Last Win The Girl Downe CP wjwur by Piest-constable Ryan P-Miogovoline

Notice lists a series of events and venues including Austin Town Hall and Sunnybrook Perm with several unclear names and places. The fragmentary item mentions a ball at Xetunga Hall and other locations with police and military references.

Downe CP Piest Ryan P—Miogovoline Nemurkab Austins Town Hall Phebus Re Ecra Sunnybrook Perm Torvine Karamatite

Concert and dance to aid Wunghaa fund

A concert and dance by a minstrel troupe will be held at Wunghaa Hell on Thursday in aid of the Wunghaa Fast ball Club accident fund. A free bus will run from Num Lovers of dancing are asked to rid the date of the Nu Catholic hall Tuesday.

Rirele Num Nu‘Catholic

Band recital offer to Numurkah with proceeds for Miss Lewis

Allan C. Sly secretary of Swan Hill Municipal Band proposes a band recital at Numurkah at their own expense. All net proceeds would be given to Miss Olwyn Lewis to further her musical education. He invites a public body to organize and co operate with the band in this effort.

Olwynne Lewis

Farmer and The Tariff The Editor The Leader

Sir I thank you for publishing Mr Cook s last letter it showed his tactics and their value clearly I am glad that Mr Cook assumes responsibility for what he calls the is that black lettering did not come from the prefatory note All this will not have missed your readers who I am sure are very understanding people Yours etc W L Moss

Town Hall Pictures presents The Last Gangster at morrow night

Town Hall Pictures shows The Last Gangster with Edward G Robinson supported by James Stewart John Carradine Rose Stradner. Director Edward Ludwig crafts prison riot scenes and the hero’s fall from power. The program includes The Girl Downstairs and Mysterious Pilot serial.

Town Hall Pictures Edward G. Robinson James Stewart John Caradine Rose Stradner Edward Ludwig Robinson Stare Franchot Tone Franciska Gaal Walter Connolly Shirley Temple Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm Gloria

Public Meeting Narrows Wardens for Nathalia Plan

Dr J W Lancaster spoke at a Nathalia gathering on Friday night about Emergency Council plans to protect civilians in a national crisis. He argued for two district wardens in Numurkah shire and outlined duties to secure evacuation accommodations and organize essential services.

J. W. Lancaster Nathalia Dr. Lancaster State Emergency Council Melbourne Seaboard Densley Numurkah Lancaster Numurksh G. J. Tuckett Garenne

Warden Recommendation At Local Emergency Meeting

At a town hall meeting Rev G L Johnson agreed to have his name submitted as Warden for Numurkah shire with Nathalia also discussed. Dr J W Lancaster outlined wartime safety plans, gas masks, decontamination and first aid training as essential for wardens and sheltering children from bombing potential.

G. L. Johnson State Emergency Committee J. W. Lancaster Shire Nathalia Lancaster W. C. Shaw Melbourne Sir John Harris Australia Sir John Yallourn Numurkah Nathalis A. Stringer Melboune W. L. Moss G. H. Morrison Shire Council Johnson

Appointment of Wardens for the Shire Discussed

The meeting considered calling for a warden at Nathalia by advertisement and sought community input. It proposed that bodies like the Country Women’s Association and district school committees supply needed information. Dr. Lancaster planned to move a circular letter to all shire households seeking cooperation.

Nathalia Les Country ‘Women’s Association Lancaster

District Court Dockets At Cobram Court Hearings

Last week at Cobram Court Ira McNabb Williams received three months imprisonment for larceny from the estate of Scott Kim Strathmerton. Jeremiah Ryan was fined 21 for driving an unregistered truck and £1 for failing to give name and address after an accident on April 21. Mrs Gladys May Moore was fined 10/ for driving without a licence and £1 for failing to give name and address after an April 21 accident. Ernest Franks was fined £1 with 9/ costs and 11/- compensation for cutting timber without authority. Srs McNabb Williams jailed for larceny of boots and reins from Thomas Brown at Numarkah for one month. Water Supply Commission shifts staff from Yarrawonga to Cobram and plans a No 2 scheme camp.

Cobram Ira McNabb Williams Scott Kim Strathmerton Jeremiah Ryan Gladys May Moore Ernest Franks Srs McNabb Williams Thomas Brown Numarkah Water Supply Commission Yarrawonga

Nathalia residents face water cut and local incidents

Mrs Janet Brown leaves Nathalia for Horsham after 50 years here. A main break in Blake street cut water to Nathalia for part of Tuesday night and Wednesday. Mrs Donald McDonald rescued when a horse spooked a gig, suffering bruising. Leslie Rathbone injured throat while ploughing near Kotupna. Major C Z Clarke and wife escape a creek plunge near Wrights bridge. Nathalia Anglican ball at the public hall drew smaller crowds due to rain and road conditions. supper by church ladies praised. R J Morris led the organizing committee as secretary.

Janet Brown Nathalia Horsham Blake Street Donald McDonald McDonald Kotupna Leslie Rathbone Echuca Barmah C.Z Clarke Wright's Bridge Major Clarke R. J. Morris

Local Agents For Dodge Bros Motor Cars And Trucks

J McNamara and Co with stock and station agents in Numurkah Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite Strathmerton advertises trust monies sent at lowest rates and sworn valuations. Local agents for Dodge Bros six cylinder motor cars and trucks. Also listings for Commercial Union Assurance Trustees Executors Agency Orient Line Prudential Life and Australian Estates & Mortgage Co Ltd.

Dodge Bros Commercial Union Assurance CO Trustees Executors & Agency CO Orient Line Prudential Life Australian Estates & Mortgage Co, Ltd

Stock Sale Fixtures and Listings from Numarkah Nathalia Cobram Numurkah

Sale notices outline July 26 Numarkah stock sale with 400 cattle and 500 sheep advised, plus Nathalia sales on July 27 and August 2, Numarkah events with Campbell and Co. Kilpatrick McLellan in Nathalia, Cobram monthly sale with John McNamara Pty Ltd, Bielbourne, and Numurkah sale by J McNamara and Co.

Numarkah J. McNamara & Co Nathalia Campbell & Co Kilpstrick, McLellan & Co John McNamara & Co. Pty. Ltd Bielbourne Numurkah J. Mc-Namara & Co J. Mer Namara & Co Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co Numurkah Swek Shepparton Ste Kilpatrick, McLellan Shepparton) & CO New Zealand

Numurkah Stock and Pig Sale Notices Summary

Classified stock sale notices list multiple events in Numurkah Cobram and Kilpatrick McLellan Co across dates. Entries reference stock sales for Numurkah, Cobram and Camp Wards with firms like Kilpatrick McLellan & Co. and J Mc. Each item notes a stock sale event with location and organizer identifiers.

Watson Wins Billiards Prize In Mechanics Institute Tourney

Final games of a Mechanics Institute billiards tournament saw A Watson win with Ke ng J Fahey as runner up. Matches included P Graham and J Mackay, C Freeman over W Fowler, P Merry over J Mapletoft, and Watson defeating Rev Hinde and J Fahey in key rounds. Another tournament is planned.

Mechanics’ Institute A. Watson Keng J. Fahey P. Graham

LanL risks it Live Stock and Fener Cooper's Sheep Di

A fragmentary report notes concerns around livestock management at LANL involving Cooper and his flock. The item hints at risks to animals and operations, with unspecified guidance or actions pending authorities.

Lanl Fener Cooper

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr McEwen Hendy Mowrahbin Mendy Fare Tate Yeni Imase West Wyalong Anguet Inert Wonghunt E—Numurkeh Catholic Balk S Town Hall District News Mtry J. McNamara and CO al Stock and Station Agents H.O Picola And Corlett and CO. R.A.C.V Queen Street John Darling & Som Romnaldson Bros.” and Tippett Tractors, Etc Little's Sheep Dip National Trustes Co. of Aust. Ltd Shearer's Farm Implements Commonwealth Weal & Produce Co. Ltd Hedson-Terraplana Care Numurrah Stock Sale J. McBride Meiklejohn Street Crystal Ice & Cool Stores CO Bendigo Numurkah Stock Sale J. McNamara & Co. Auctioneers Nathalia Stock Sale W. Home, Nathalia Picola District W. Hore Cobram District Hald A. McTaggart Wunghm J. McNemars & Co Numubkar Campbell and Co Numurkah Pig and Poultry Sale Campbell End Co Taaghens George Mills Commission Katamatite Piahd Sungianat Ra Brunton & Pry Australiam Flour Wisco Researcaae Stace Frees Nurkah Camp Vell & Oy S Noumurkal Brook Kilpate Fick, Mytellan & Co J. Mee Namara & Co Numurkat Compe Hel & Cad Numurkah Stark Kelpatrick, Melellan & Co D. Lascelles Ltd Katamatite Stock Sale Chasshigl AO Yestyuil Ork Worswipe Shay Bulboo Deel Fais Goldsbrough, Mort & Co Ltd J. W. Mills Thiny Katamatiy Melville Street Coxon's
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