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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1944
Page
3
A reader argues against church state fusion and warns that state power over religion risks repeating past abuses. The author cites historical religious persecutions and urges caution, stating Christianity should not justify political control. He cautions against betraying the principle of religious liberty for political gain.
At the Nunturkah Agricultural Society meeting the group agreed to support the Chamber of Commerce in establishing an experimental irrigation farm in the district and to urge the Decentralisation Committee to visit Numurkat. Members discussed nominations for three society representatives on the War Agricultural Committee and the need to plan postwar reconstruction with fodder crop tests and dairy/fruit experience shared with leaders like Bartells and the Dookie/Tatura model.
F G Moss outlines facilities for establishing industries and irrigation to support new ventures. Mr Hodge says committees can advise on suitable industries and help with establishment. The President envisions the district as Australia’s garden if directed properly and values a Decentralisation Committee visit. Death of Mr C B Wearne mourned. Private Bryant from the ALF welcomed. Mr Fowler re elected secretary. A July special meeting planned to discuss a showgrounds function. A dance is booked for August 4 at the hall and orchestra.
Mr A Johnson transferred from Talbot to Nathalia as stationmaster and received a gift from Talbot residents along with Mrs Johnson. At Brighton poultry show Mr D Stewart Numurkah won no first prizes while A and J Cumming Katanga took one first prize. Kilpatrick McLellan Co expanded business and purchased no new motors. Rain fell on Monday with 23 points, year to date 425 points below average. Rabbit burrow removal urged by Mr A S Marshall with potential prosecution. Old Mechanics site at Katunjatile sold for 8 to Mr C Bollard. Cobram allotments ranged 14 to 28 10/-. Mr G Tuckett honored by Nathalia Agricultural Society with gold watch. seven years to reduce overdraft £1100 and a credit balance presented. Mrs Tuckett awarded hot-water kettle. Death of Nathalia chemist F E W Hughes. Opening of Presbyterian Hall followed by social. seven ministers attended. Contractor V Gray Nathalia. painters Howard and Tomkin Numarkia. Football results Numurka over Boomoonoomanah 2.15 to Muckalah over Kalamar Cobram over Drumanure Tallygaroopna over Strathmerton. Hand-passing rule interpretation left to umpires. Murray Valley Settlers Association presented gold locket to R Brace Wallace (secretary) for service. W J Orr named Numurak stationmaster presented sovereigns at Terang gathering. Church of England Rector received postcard from Mr and Mrs Selleck on trip to Old Country.
The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce has agreed that in the future shops in the town shall close at 5 30 p m each evening until the end of August.
McNamara and Co stock and station agents operate in Numurkah Nathalia Picola Cobram and Katamatite offering sworn valuations and trust money lending at low rates. Local agents for insurance and estate services promote lines for steamers and tractors.
Sale fixtures list dates for Numurkun, Numurkah, Cobram and Nathalin Stock Sales with multiple auctioneers J Me Namara Co Young husband Ltd Kil parick McLellan J Mc Namara Co and partners. Local agents include Dennys Lascelles Ballarat Banking Victoria Insurance Ballarat Trustees and Agencies Cooper's Sheep Dip and Wheat Exporters National Insurance Co of NZ.
Auction notice lists 100 Corriedale cross ewes and 6 to 8 toothed rams, along with 60 colored ewe weaners and 50 mixed sheep for fats. Sale details include December timing and available lots.
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