Numurkah Citizens' Meeting Maps Town Growth and Needs
A large attendance at a special Numurkah Citizens' Association meeting heard there is urgency for town development amid regional competition with Cobram and Shepparton. President C E Newman outlined 14 months of activity on sewerage water supply planning and housing dossiers, while calling for broader public cooperation and school and amenity improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah Citizens’ Association
C. EB. Newman
Newman
Numurkah
Cobram
Shepparton
Citizens’ Association
Yains
Snowy River
Numarkah
C. W. Petterven
W. Smith
Fertility of Ewes Studied in Scientific Bulletin
Investigations described in Bulletin No. 205 from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research examine breeding performance in flocks. Merinos mature sexually later and reach peak fertility at two or more years, with infant mortality rising alongside first-lamb deaths. Cross-bred merino border Leicester ewes show higher fertility at 21 or 22 months and reach sexual maturity by seven months, with ongoing observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Premier urges action on dilapidated racecourse
Mr Martin cites the racecourse condition and funds as reasons to repair property. The Association plans to involve racecourse trustees and revive clubs to discuss forming a rice club before improvements, with support from several supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Moss Maid
T. A. Morris
Rice Club
Waldron
St Patrick's Racing Club
Newman
Leffers
Wunghnu District Seeks Water Irrigation Access
At a Wunghnu Progress Association meeting, a proposal urged the Water Supply Commission to comment on irrigating lands around Wunghnu and Tallygaroopna. Mr J Mackay contended substantial land could support intensive farming if water were available, noting cost estimates and engineering options, with a follow up meeting planned to decide on petitioning landowners or organizing a member drive for a detailed investigation.
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Wunghnu Progress Association
Water Supply Commission
Wunghnu
Tallygaroopna
Fie
Katandra
Wanghau
Water Commission
Goulbuan
Hume
Eildon
Shepparton
Kyabram
Tongela
Tallygaroopai
Numurkah
Mackay
Progress Association
Time Limits for Soldier Settlement Benefits in 1947
A notice from the Numurkah Repatriation Local Committee outlines time limits for ex servicemen to apply for benefits. Details include a 10 June 1947 or 12 months after discharge window for Tools of Trade grants, vocational and rural training, and disability support. Five years after discharge covers land settlement loans and farm or business re establishment loans. War Service Homes loans may rise to 1500 pounds. Ex service personnel preference ends 2 September 1952. Applications for Murray Valley blocks require prior classification. those advertised earlier closed May 16 1947.
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Numurkah Repatriation
Murray Valley
May 195 poirty and local notices from Numurka to Nathalia
May records show 195 poirty registered at Numurka P O. AN A officers listed. Notables include G Dickson Brown joining Walpeup Shire Council and J Hughes re elected president of Katamatite Cemetery Trust. Death of Mrs Castles at Katandra. soldiers’ news reports indicate multiple casualties and injuries in France. Rev P J Griffin welcomed to Nathalia after 12 months with Army.
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Numurka
P.O
Numurkah
A.N.A
H. Segrave
M. V Seymour
J. Davis
L Tully
Tallygaroopna Church of England
Geo Montgomery
G. Dickson Brown
George Brown
Victoria Hotel
Walpeup
J. Hughes
Katamatite Cemetery Trust
Daunt
Myrtleford
J. J. Reynoldson
T. B. Reynolds
Castles
P. Castles
Katandra
A. Broadhag
Gifford
France
Alick Hilliard
Dave Comhill
Ber, Drips
P. J. Griffin
Nathalia
senWiew abrom/t
Army
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Melton
Wheac
Onkaparinga
Warrnambool
Excelsoir Mills
R. Firman
Izens’ Associati
J. K. O'Brien
H. F. Wilson
C.H. Fulton
Jack Martin
P. A. Petering
K. Brown
Wilson
F. A. ‘Illeather
H. D. Eliot
C. R. McPherson
Dr Thomas
L.A. Hamnon
A. D. Venables
Numurkan
A. Leffers
Petterson
My Moss, M.L.A
Numurksh
Br Newman
Education Department
Moss
Thomas
Nationaliention of Medicine
Mr Smith
War Memorial Hospital
Smith
A. W. Hyde
W. J. Little
J. A. Waldron
Melbourne
Town Hall
Little
Th Town Hall
Petering
G. H. Morieson
Morieson
Messrs
Charter
Petterson and
Marieson
McPherson
Wunghnua
J. Mackay
A.M.P
A.M.P. Society
Australian Mutual
Jimiarwan
Collins
Wyndham Sthpet
UFP
Welshma
Venables & Son
Grocers
Ovaltine
Bournvita Kwic Bru
Nestles
Nestle
Tomar Clinton
Dana Dig
Te Auer
Bystimel Shy
Nile
Gerald
Numurkab
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