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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1941
Page
3
District News Correspondents describe local happenings across the district including school activities, community meetings and public events. The report highlights notable gatherings, notable speakers, dates and venues for upcoming programs.
A group of fathers and officials held a meeting to discuss their interests and responsibilities. The gathering included Mr Williams, the vice president and other attendees. An appointment and next meeting date were set, with H H Harper to chair the session.
A poorly legible note from the irrigation department discusses extension work for the Murray Valley irrigation project. It references April 26 communications, loan expenditure, and approvals by the Loan Council. It notes ongoing work may continue conditionally and outlines funding questions and project status.
Details are scarce but J. A. Tweddle secured victory in a local pares tournament held Saturday after a sequence involving Memes Ce nie shout neem wan won. The event followed a match between Johennsen and A. Williame with J. YOU from Taueunee noted in postgame chatter.
A deputation from the northern To eastern riding urged the Shire Council to limit rate increases and address unequal spending. They argued Numurkah alone consumes two thirds of revenue while country ratepayers pay a larger share, proposing a one penny rate across the shire with deficits covered by town ratepayers. Council members debated redistribution, boundaries, and road funding, noting Numurkah and Nathalia upkeep impacts and the option of dividing the shire or reallocating funds.
The 92nd annual meeting in Sydney on May 9 reported the societies assets above £128.8 million and over £40 million in Commonwealth securities. New business reached around £23 million, with 43 percent from Ordinary Department policyholders. Claims topped £26 million while reserves rose to £5.4 million. Weariness from wartime conditions tempered optimism for 1941.
Dr Tuckett argued towns bear higher upkeep costs and country ratepayers should pay more. He cited towns charging extra rates from 6d to 1/6 with Nomurkah at 2. Dr Moss warned reforms would meet resistance while Dr Hooper noted road expenditures benefiting outsiders. Central Riding considered raising rates but held back.
A local council and ratepayers clash over funding for Numurkah and nearby towns. Dr Myers argues too much money is spent on Numurkah and suggests shifting costs to country ratepayers. Dr McDowell notes Numurkah’s remote location and foresees no near rate increases, while others push a special revenue based rate to balance debits in Eastern and Central Ridings. The deputation thanks the council and withdraws amid ongoing dispute over who pays for town upkeep.
The Police Band and Entertainers Club visit Numurkah on Monday May 26 with a varied programme including vocal solos dances banjo and other numbers and juggling. Proceeds benefit Mooroopna Hospital and the Chief Commissioner has lent patronage. Members contribute half transport costs. The event aims to draw a large audience.
A fragmentary war roll of honor from a district lists young men who enlisted for active service abroad in the Air Force. Names appear with initials and surnames, including Bryceland Jarrowe Carlisle Carlide Carroll Hay Haynes Hendy Hillard Hooper Ralston Riedell Robinette Robinetle Rogers Rowe Ryan and others, with note that the list is incomplete and cooperation of families is requested.
Numurkah Stock Sale notices list sales by Campbell Co and MeNs Mara Co. Sworn valuations to send at lowest rates. May 14 sale of sheep and 30 cattle advised. Listings include Numurkah Cobram Picola Katamatite Strathmerton and H O Nathalia.
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