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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1947
Page
3
Local observers assess the shift to a new stabilization scheme amid debate over its parity with the existing system. Community leaders cite potential efficiency gains while skeptics warn of transitional hurdles and uneven outcomes across sectors.
Prices fell while parliamentary debate showed mixed attitudes toward reform. The Federal Parliament faced criticism for not aiding the government, with calls to back a plan via the International Wheat Agreement. Opposition stance on the stabilisation bill remained unclear as consultation with associations continued and petitions were noted.
Fragmented report covers Murray League football results and player mentions across several teams including Cobram, Bourke, Strathmerton, and Wangaratta. It notes notable kickers, lineups, and upcoming Monday matches with varied incomplete details and names.
Fragmented OCR text references taxation, prices, and official statements without clear event. It mentions Mr Londterein and numbers like 41 and 2 but lacks coherent facts or identities to form a full report.
Fragmentary OCR recounts events from thirty years past including a court case at Numurkah Court, a birthday profit mention of £180, a farmer’s wound and a sheep incident. It notes a dismissal of a charge against Evelyn Rose Fows, and election results with a Syhovaliel candidate winning every Senate seat, plus an annual meeting of a Mutual Improvement Association with officers elected.
May readings show cil reservoir levels under Hume 765.00 feet. Fivon reports L110 reading with an increase of 2670 feet. Harenase notes slight rise while fonts and previews indicate steadier levels.
Public notice states trespassing and removal of firewood and tinder are restricted in declared areas under the Soldier Settlement Commission. No further action details are provided.
Prospective buyers of land from irrigation districts are urged to obtain clear information on water rights and quotas from state Rivers and Water Supply Commission offices to avoid formation and supply issues. The notice stresses verifying terms before purchase and cites official channels for accurate guidance.
NSW A S P conference delegates will debate nationalising breweries and hotels this month. A Melbourne insurance official notes global limits, citing 1906 San Francisco and Texas City disasters where international insurers aided recovery, while Britain's Cripps doubts feasibility of nationwide insurance nationalisation. The Australian Socialist Government appears ready to push state control amid global caution.
In the House, Mr Pollard said the corn sack price rise would be passed to consumers, while details on the extra cost remained unclear. He noted mills buy bulk wheat low, but home prices may not rise accordingly. Prime Minister Chifley defended secrecy around private business information and critiqued the inquiry into fair farmer prices.
The Federal Parliament approved a 50 percent salary increase for members from £1000 to £1500 with daily attendance and correspondence allowances. The move followed prior debates and Liberal resistance, drawing parallels to past arbitration court wage policies and public taxpayer concerns.
A fragmented OCR snippet lists names and locations including Cobram with references to motor cars and trucks, local agents, and several company names. It mentions lenders at low rates, sworn valuations, and agencies for Dodge Bros, plus multiple firms such as The Commercial Union Assurance Co and The Orient Line, indicating a mix of automotive, financial, and insurance notices in a regional Australian context.
A controversial move to raise Federal members salaries by about £1000 a year prompts widespread disapproval. The public and unions warn of a moral lapse, noting MPs voted to raise their own pay while claiming to serve the people. Critics question the legality versus the ethics of “allowances” and predict industrial wage action as a consequence.
Local agents for Denys Lascelles Lid Herat Co and others announce a sale of plant and harness for 10 horses and related gear. The first ambulance bell event at Mechanics Institute Cobram drew about 600 attendees, with 600 pounds aimed for Cobram and District Ambulance Service. Debutantes led by Georgia Young appeared in garden-themed décor, raising funds and spirits for the village.
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