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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1948
Page
4
The Telegraph Hotel Nu Murrah is now under H. E. De Abel formerly of Tecumwal. The aim is to make the Telegraph a popular meeting place for district residents and travelers. Dining room staffing is stated as capable and meals are to be a feature with an experienced chef in charge of the kitchen.
The piece argues the free medicine scheme is not workable, costly, and driven by a political aim to nationalise health and related sectors. It cites doctors’ refusals, a rising staff bill, and outcomes in Britain and New Zealand, warning taxpayers will pay for medicines during shortages and overhead.
A call for a Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee to set Australian policy free from wharf labor and women’s unions influence. The speaker argues delegates abroad should complete inquiries and report back, making international trips worthwhile and supported by the public.
An 1890 Numurkah public meeting at the Mechanics Institute adjourned to address trouble at the Numurkah Volunteer Fire Brigade. After reading correspondence with creditor Thomas Evans and discussing liabilities, trustees were elected, a management committee appointed, and plans outlined to raise funds and restructure the brigade.
The Numurkahites' Association reports a town canvass to recruit honorary brigade members at 10/6 subscriptions. Some old brigade members refuse to enroll until debts are settled, causing a split and a disbanded meeting with no progress. Bruce Tunnock notes the division and decline to cooperate.
The Australian Dairy Review notes the death of Mr PJ Holdenson, 88, long-time managing director of Holdenson & Nelson Fresh Food Pty Ltd. He served on the Australian Dairy Produce Board from its inception and led dairy interests across Victoria. Survived by two daughters and three sons, his death ends a storied career in dairying and public service.
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Private R. J. Lynch of Dunbar balance has been admitted to a hospital in England with mild gunshot wounds. Corporal Oscar Watt was wounded in France. Forward tallygardipma has action in France. Private RK Robinette has been wounded in action in France. Captain H J Barton is linked to Mrs Ro J Ambler and M d.
Readable fragments describe an event with names and places garbled. No clear outcome or action is determined. Entities remain uncertain due to poor OCR.
A jumbled OCR fragment lists canned vegetables and sauces such as green peas and diced carrots alongside brand names and odd phrases. The unreadable text yields no clear event or subject, offering only scattered product mentions and stray words.
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