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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1948
Page
3
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Mrs L Kilgour previously Jean Venables and now living at Katamatite won second prize for two twin boys in the Argu children's photo graphic contest. The article also notes a health inspector appointment in Rochestershire and a marriage report with local family details amid a flood of genealogical snippets.
The draw for the Murray Valley football season lists byes for Nathalie and Tocumwal with several clashes set. Nathalie, Finley, Strathmerton, Cobram, Numurkaty, Nathalia and Tocumwal appear in key matchups across venues, with byes allocated to Poona Cobre and others as the schedule unfolds.
An obituary notes the death of Me Wherold Gibling Beton aged 79, longtime manager at the Ni ul beantaf the Commercial, remembered by Ruth Witt Tha Mirai and Fred. He was an active member and regular attendant of the Numakkahites Association.
An open letter urges cautious driving and restraint from motorists to protect a young man named Jo. The author asks drivers to slow down and avoid honking, expressing fear for Jo and appealing to divine protection.
Local church notices list service times for several denominations and towns including Strathmerton Cobram Nathalia and Yarroweyah. Congregations in Sitirkcal Room Ae Wane 1 use, Taymor Presbyterian Sumurkah and Cobram in methodiat Soniorkal Mie Heriain are scheduled with varied morning and evening times.
The Numurkah and Waughnuities associations urged scheduling the annual show for Saturday. The society will consider the date, but a Saturday is hard to secure. The secretary appealed for a donation, and a special prize was offered by The Weekly Times. The balance sheet was presented and adopted. President Tweddle thanked members, notably the ladies, for their support and the cooperative effort of the executive.
Mr J G B McDonald deputy premier urged youth action against communism at a Shepparton meeting marking Vittoria Young Country Party branch formation. He warned few citizens oppose communist influence while criticising Labour members for low turnout and power struggles.
Members discuss adding Verino sheep to the schedule and set a 30 free entries limit for members. A ban on side-show broadcasting is proposed, and an invited photographer will attend. The plan for arena events depends on a new ground plan. A prize for suggestions is suggested to aid finalizing the plan. The latte committee secretary is praised. an honorarium is proposed. The report was moved by E A Patrick and E C Watters. Officers elected include President E C Patrick. vice presidents J Henderson and S G Hendy. Auditor J K Dancucks. agriculture representative W L Moss. Nominations list for divisions Central, Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western follow. An adjourned meeting is set for April 16 at 2 pm. Mention of Mr J C Thornton's withdrawal and gratitude. a record of appreciation to be placed. Tweddle cups awarded to Harris for export lambs and Mills for boar, with thanks from recipients. W L Moss and the President report on the Chamber of Agriculture conference proceedings.
Mr Moss outlined contemplated improvements at the showgrounds and urged the yards committee to investigate sanitary arrangements. He moved the committee submit schemes and report preferred option at the next meeting, seconded by Mr Hodge and carried.
Kilpatrick McLellan Up Pty Ltd Executors to auction Crown Allotments in Parish of Yalca and 3 Section A land parcels with titles volumes 5730 and 8779 plus Part of Crown Allotment 17 Vielima and Crown Allotment 15 Talish. Property 7 miles from Nathin grazing land, irrigated by bore and windmill with six dams. Homestead and outbuildings, fenced paddocks, solid improvements, seeking wind up estate. bidders urged not to miss.
The Telegraph Hotel, Nu- Murragh, is now run by H. E. DeAbel formerly of Tecumwal. The owner aims to make the Telegraph a popular district meeting point for locals and travelers. The dining room is well staffed and the kitchen is led by an experienced chef. Meals will be a feature.
A 1944 Calcutta speech by Lord Wavell compares monetary inflation to a wartime threat. He says excess money funds war, but urges reinvestment of surplus in government loans to limit harm and support recovery amid floods and disasters in northern India.
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