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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1941
Page
4
Notes warn dry area farmers to keep wheat sowing within normal acreage under the Wheat Stabilisation Plan. A guaranteed price supports up to 140 million bushels, excess production may be used for hay. Rotational farming urged to preserve soil fertility and avoid overproduction penalties.
At the Shepparton UCP annual meeting the Saturday half holiday was debated. President Mr Pither warned the public might face road hazards if mass traffic increased on any day, while Mr Kilpatrick favored a universal day and Mr McDonald said conference decisions should guide policy. Local support hovered around the Saturday proposal, with Shepparton largely isolated in the Valley.
West Council discusses redefining ridings to spread taxation fairly. The debate notes two large towns create inequities as ratepayers on borders fund services to towns far away. A reform formula is sought, with Gifanlon asked to propose a discussion basis for possible adjustments.
The piece argues the Lend Lease style aid will accelerate British war effort by supplying arms ships and material, while freeing Britain from immediate payments and allowing procurement abroad. It notes Britain already ordered planes tanks and guns and suggests a broader alliance may form once material is gathered.
Nu markah Shire Council debates retaining white posts that mark road limits on Torutations on County Bonds Board roads. Dr O Harlen argues posts protect road users and may prevent accidents while noting removal could shift liability to drivers, with supporters calling posts valuable safeguards and a “God send.”
The article recalls Prime Minister Bob Menzies visiting Palestine where children presented a bag of marbles as a symbolic gift. The gesture moved him as he remembered his boyhood in Jeparit and his promise to return the marbles to Australian youths.
A damaged excerpt advises men to be original and different to attract a woman. It warns against flashy stunts and stresses showing consideration for her desires. It also cautions against overbearing romance and emphasizes gentle, respectful pursuit.
The text discusses a manipulative dating tactic where a person tests a partner’s preferences by feigning interest and family involvement. It describes how a friend shows a method to extract likes and dislikes and to push the other person toward action, warning that outcomes hinge on the manipulator’s actions.
At Repdiga the Victorian Wheat and Wool Growers Association adopted resolutions urging government action on debt consolidation for producers, decentralisation to counter rural drift, reforms in wool and wheat pricing, military uniform use of wool, abolition of certain charges, and continued postwar market and shipping measures. The conference also called for higher price floors, faster payments, stronger federation representation, and political action to ensure wheat industry solvency.
Daily reflections titled Thoughts For The Week offer brief scriptural passages for each weekday. The text includes quotes on safety in the Lord, debts and sureties, salvation through faith, judgment of the heart, life influences, and prayers for acceptable words and thoughts.
Strathmerton Hall hosted nearly 300 people on Wednesday night for a farewell honoring Lieut Laidlaw and Private Des Pinnuck. Speakers praised their wartime choice as dancing and songs followed speeches by committee officers and local officials.
A garbled wedding narrative describes Miss Fliduis Giles entering a church with a late 19th century style ceremony. The account mentions gowns, aqua Feueste styling, velvet bows, mesh veiling, three tiered wedding veil, and a blue honeymoon dress. The couple plans to reside in Invererodan South.
A summary of wool valuations shows a sale in Geelong with about 000 bales cataloged. Top price achieved was 26d for super combing, with proceeds due in April from consignors in Western Victoria and southeastern South Australia.
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