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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
3
Government minister outlines plans to extend Murray Valley irrigation works. The statement references funding considerations and site implications at a regional level, noting potential impacts on water supply and local land use.
James B Allison of St Andrews Church Numurkah replies to Mr Armstrong’s views on church union. He defends religious liberty, argues against church state fusion, and asserts the Presbyterian stance against political power. The letter critiques misread fragments and defends a history of church independence from the state.
A council discussion on dogs in the main street leads to a suggested warning notice for pedestrians cyclists and shopkeepers. Proposals include a dog registration fee and caution about roaming cattle and grass growth causing future issues with gates and alleys in the town center.
Letter writer cites council actions on impounding and dog control. Dr Mackenzie laments unequal treatment of ratepayers while councillors back an extra stock and dog officer. He notes past dog officer salary questions and asks why preferential handling persisted.
Fragmented report from a district paper recounts two enrolment dismissals due to roll errors, adjournment in a debt case, a Peak Hill wedding, local band news, and municipal notes on gas and electric installations, with comments on licensing fines and Rural Workers' regulations.
Century of growth prospects loom for a cluster around Numurkah Nathalia Picola Cobram and Katamatite with irrigation schemes and Yallourn electric service. Rail links and road connections bolster plans while land near the main water channel offers drainage and building sites.
A fragmented notice lists land and clearing sales and a 30 Numurkah stock sale. Names include Kilpatrick McLellan & Co Ballarat Banking Co Ltd Vicori Insurance Co Ballarat Trustees Executors and Agency Co Aust Py Ltd Wheat Exporters National Insurance Co of NZ All risks including Trucks Cooper's Sheep Dip. Local agents are named.
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