28 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1948
Page
1
George Tyres announces the start of a general carrier business serving all parts of the district. He advertises sale and prompt delivery of box firewood in multiple lengths and loading capacities, plus livestock transport by licensed stock carrier. Internal routing via Numarkah 169 for service. Furniture removal across Victoria with packing and loading.
S Soafkin told Numurkah's Citizens Association that locals lacked vision and were being pushed around as restrictions on highway building near the Goulburn Valley road were raised. He urged unity to resist plans favoring speedsters, highlighting potential town growth, water supply concerns, and a new factory prospect for Victoria. He cited local property values and urged residents to organize against external decisions.
Mr Spafkin urges Numurkah residents to move the town’s commercial hub to the highway to reduce traffic and save lives after noting heavy injuries and dog deaths on parallel streets. He cites swampy Elizabeth Street in Melbourne as a contrast and calls locals to join the Association and fight for their rights.
A reader condemns Mr Spafkin for denouncing Numurkah citizens at a Citizens' Association meeting over the Goulburn Valley highway. The letter defends local autonomy, notes disagreement is allowed, and accuses Spafkin of bias toward Shepparton. The writer asserts Numurkah can proceed without his tactics.
The Numurksh Town Band thanks readers for the strong response to the sports carnival on King's Birthday. The committee notes the long hours of dedicated ladies who perform repeated tasks and the steady assistance of several gentlemen supervising events. The secretary GEO. ALLAN extends personal gratitude to all helpers for their cooperation.
A reader from Numurkah questions a June article about egg trade limits, noting confusion over whether eggs move freely between States. The letter to the paper argues the Chief Veterinary Inspector’s reply may mislead producers and buyers in Victoria and New South Wales.
The notice indicates a phone line, numbered 64, operating from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and after hours 13. It presents minimal context about the service or purpose beyond these hours and contact point.
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