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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 11, 1927
Page
6
An advertisement showcases hygienic wool quilts with floral satin covers and plain satin bands in double bed size priced at 17/6 each Kapok quilts with new designs and well filled priced from 19/11 Double bed down quilts light and warm filled with purified feather down in down proof cambric available in double bed size priced from 35 each.
The report discusses Federal Country Party stance on Labour, upcoming meetings in Sydney and Brisbane, and a debt repayment using sinking funds. It notes a policy debate on butter and cheese duties, the value of redeeming war gratuity bonds, and a plan to reduce wine export bounty while maintaining benefits to grape growers amid rising payments and market pressures.
Debtors Smyth v Crozi for £5 1/8 with 15/6 costs and Williams v Bart £20 4/5 plus £1 6/- costs. Garnishee cases, protection orders for Tuttle, plus a school attendance fine of 3d and six hours in prison. Sheep dipping case against Walter Gribben for 160 lambs. witness Moss notes 10 shorn lambs inspected. discussion of footrot and dipping feasibility.
The author recalls Canberra’s early site amid plains and river, noting General Bridges' grave near the Royal Military College, and reflects on whether a new capital can honor a nation’s past. He traces four years of progress, from underground services to red-roofed houses, Parliament House, and the Government Hostel, hoping the city will be worthy of Australia’s history.
After holidays and royal visits the public focuses anew on politics. Parliament faces a new imperial dynamic as Dominion status and Canberra Delhi topics reappear. The piece notes lingering questions about governance and the Labour party’s narrow electoral gains amid a replica parliament and unresolved national direction.
The piece argues that the Canberra ceremony marks a broader shift in imperial ties, with South Africa’s wartime rally to Britain, Botha and Smuts, and General Hertog recognizing Dominion status. It asserts Australia as mistress of its destiny under Providence, urging reverence for the new era and hope for a wiser imperial future.
The Tungamah Water Trust considers bank erection at Clureys paddock to secure water supply amid past flooding. Engineers report on channel distribution for ratepayers, with complaints about non delivered water and favoritism. Crossing pipes for Jewell in Invergordon roads to be installed. Land purchase discussions with Mr Edis for channel deviation at £10 per acre, trust to fence. Subway inspection south of E McLaughlin’s Yabba approved. Plans approved to canalize another Yabba channel segment in Youanmite. A small stream from Broken Creek reaches the western boundary of Yourang parish.
Easter special price 21. Atting Lizare trimming features in stock. Bargain items include brown ladies shoes with notable value and trimming details.
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