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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1927
Page
6
On his first visit to Numurkah he received a cordial welcome. During the evening Miss Ruby Farrands and Miss Ida Selleck sang, and Miss Ina Bicon gave a recitation. Supper was served by the ladies and the pleasant function closed shortly after 10 p.m.
The Bishop of Numurkah urged a united effort to improve the local church and community life. He urged fair wages within industry as part of a broader Christian fellowship, stressing that profits, wages, and labor must support the mutual aid of producer and consumer. The service and social gathering at Numurkah reflected strong interdenominational support and devotion to shared fellowship.
Sydney hosts a week of federal government activities with Cabinet meetings, a continuing Bruce Page conference with state premiers, and talks on soldier settlement sinking funds, endowment, and royal commission terms of reference. A wine marketing board proposal aims to boost overseas sales via licenses and a small levy. A Lang Sydney speech misrepresents a Country party platform, while unions are urged to avoid blind opposition to piecework.
The article argues wage limits must align with production value, critiques union leaders for delaying shorter weeks, and notes the Australian Railway Union of about 100,000 members aims for a 40 hour week after a 44 hour gain. It warns against discipline for seeking higher wages tied to living costs and cites Russia as a contrasting socialist example with unemployment and hardship.
The Metropolitan Board Works discussed and backed legislation to empower the board to require unsevered properties in the metropolitan area to install septic tanks or other approved disposal methods for nightsoil. The proposal, noted by committee chair Sir George Cascaden, aims to extend sewerage coverage and reduce disease risk, with a five year deferred payment plan for property owners.
Presbyterian and Methodist notices list services and revivals across multiple towns. Worship times include Sunday morning and evening services with hymn and Eucharist references and names of pastors and churches across the region.
A compact guide outlines simple steps to prevent indigestion through mindful eating and lifestyle tweaks. It covers recognizing triggers, slower chewing, balanced meals, and avoiding late meals while noting small practical adjustments for better digestion.
A fragmentary report describes an incident at an unnamed location with references to Steven Lomfontible, Tae BF pairs, and a late executor. Details are unclear but a confrontation near the Count House around 7 meters is noted.
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