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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1941
Page
4
A compact guide on garden plants and trees including Norfolk Island pine care and pruning, Tulip trees and Poplars, and tips for sulphuring roses, sowing onions, and transplanting cabbages lettuce and beets. It covers plant selection, spacing, and seasonal tasks for decorative and edible crops.
At the annual CWA conference the motion to establish a ticket office at No 9 platform on Spencer Street station gains support. Mothers with young children endure long walks to buy tickets as officials on duty could run a small station office briefly before GV train departures.
Assistant Minister of Commerce Mr Anthony urged Australians to shift consumption to surplus farm produce to aid Britain. He argued Australia should eat more frits, lamb, and pork while reducing cheese bacon beef intake. He noted limited apple and pear availability despite fruit abundance and called for practical patriotism in domestic eating.
The Melbourne based Fathers Association annual report notes 72 Diggers placed in jobs last year and 49 sons and 46 daughters of returned men found positions. Three Dads and two widows gained work, pensions awarded to five Diggers, two widows and four mothers. A Mothers Association may be formed pending consideration.
An official RAAF records guide uses humorous fictitious names to illustrate entries in the personal occurrence reports. Examples include Plying Officer I M Freed and M Potts for drunkenness, BR Wetness for a severe reprimand, and E Pastour for a fatal accident, reflecting satirical tone in archival practice.
The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce discusses the Saturday half holiday. Attendance at recent meetings was low with 11 to 19 members present. The Nu mara Chamber notes better turnout, and questions whether local merchants want to retain Saturday trading.
Discussion over a Saturday half holiday in Victoria pits Shepparton Chamber and 11 members against broader support from Namurkah and hundreds of towns. President Predman avoids the debate, while M.L.A. McDonald and M.L.C. G. Tuckett back the movement, resisting local traders’ pressure to stay open.
The Murrumbidgee Council discussed holding a two rank and file conference to protest how country district members are treated by Sydney provisional executive. They agreed to attend but ban politicians executives and organizers from addressing the gathering. They complained time was wasted by speeches and rejected Sydney controlled party platitudes and schemes.
A historical note argues that exemptions based on distance from towns under the universal training plan are illogical. It criticizes the 10 mile rule and urges an all in call up, noting some men in reserved occupations already contribute to national safety while others in distant areas avoid service.
The readable text suggests a news editor discussing ongoing coverage and a wish for continued performance, mentioning a person named Dee and Uncle Hed and an attorney, with a vague hope for 30 more pieces or years.
The meeting reviewed a motion for a Ballarat conference to reconcile two country parties. It endorsed a conference to seek a reconciliation basis, discussed composite ministries, and urged unity within the Victorian and wider Australian Country parties amid internal tensions and leadership questions.
The Nu Murkah Shire Council held its monthly session with attendees including Anerey and several council members. Discussion covered road works, financials, and a proposed weir at Hardine's with contractor Green planning to start within a month.
A fragmented church notices list names and roles including pastors deacons and members with scattered spellings and unclear organs. It references several individuals and dates in a traditional parish context, offering a glimpse of community rites and assignments.
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