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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 14, 1940

Page

4

Local Shire Talks on Wards and Weirs at Nathalia

The Nathalia shire council met to discuss warding for a traveling library and petitions over repairs to Rice's weir. The Water Supply Commission and engineers advised on pipe sizes and costs, with landholders urged to subscribe. A plan to curb channel digging and a halt on rising road flood levels were also considered alongside Empire Day arrangements and street works.

Mund Water Supply Commission Schier Nogerd Rice J. W. Corry O'Hanlon County Toads Board Broken Creek York Leon Lindsay McKenna Page Meicenns D. J. Prost Town Hall Reller Prom Courtry Stateng Nathsha-Pivola Peam A. Gordon Gutteridge Blake Sire

Water Trust Holds Monthly Meeting on Broge Creek Supervision

The monthly meeting of the Water Trust discussed opposition to excessive pumping on Broge Creek with calls for Commission supervision. Members noted past pumping, proposed site Gazetting near the pool for camping, and a planned 78 pound expenditure for a water bearer switch. Rates totaling 268 pounds 3 shillings 7 pence were reported as collected.

Nathaba Progress Associaton Turkett Fred Tuckees Ie Commission Com McDonell Trost Commission Com.ie Lowe Com. Garsune Gauinission Don Moss Dom Tuckett Com. O'Hanlon Com. Moss Com. McDonell Com. Tuckett Conn. Puckett Prem A. Gorton Gutteridge Nathalie

Society s Chairmen Speech on 1939 report at annual meeting

The chairman outlined that total new business exceeded £29,400,000, the largest in a year except 1937, with over 41 percent of new Ordinary Department business tied to existing policy holders. Total policies in force now exceed £14 million, with premiums and claims rising. expenses fell to 5.07 percent in Ordinary and 21.44 percent in Industrial. War-time adjustments included restrictions and reserves. Victoria branch noted £188,000 increase in ordinary business and strong growth in the Industrial Department.

Bic Sir Samuel Hordern Ordinry Department Wwen Dineets Enelety Okayi Australia Lang Victoria G. HL. Grimwade Victorian, Board Connay Ordin l Commission Indus Ordinery Te Society

Electricity Charges In Benalla Council Meeting

Benalla district electors attended a State Electricity Commission meeting of the Shire Council to discuss charges and the Chiltern Council’s request for a flat rural supply rate. Crivelli outlined the scheme cost and potential reductions, noting the plan would raise about five million pounds and alter revenue structures. debate centered on extending supply, costs, and how consumer pricing would change under the proposed scheme.

Ben R.G. Crivelli Manest Benalla Counsil Nestle Chiltern Council Crivelli Chivell Cardine Lilly Caine Olizar Fersauy Yuri Po Alleyintt Tomuthay Sam Wau Hsid Aker Chateas Fureytal Vlnewiens Elise Dicther Staffe

Crivelli Praises Council on Country District Service Push

Me Crivelli thanked the Council for cooperation with the Commission in extending services to country districts. The help given was appreciated. Extension of supplies to Pieola and Waaia was being pushed and work hoped for completion in August. the Commission felt extending service would benefit country districts.

Me ‘Crivelli Pieola Waaia

Saturday Half Holiday The Store Cabiios vee

A fragmented newspaper item notes a Saturday half holiday at the store with unclear events and names. It mentions Conway, Illini, and a few cryptic phrases about openings, weather, and local figures, but does not provide a clear, coherent narrative or outcome.

Cabiios Conway Illini Mueptie S. Byorth

Roads Closed Notice in Shire of Vuneasa

Shire of Vuneasa announces road closures starting May 15 to protect traffic and work crews. Heavy vehicles including timber trucks will be affected. detours and site access limits advised. Local wear and road repairs require cautious travel and adherence to posted signs.

Tungamah Vuneasa Auriamesis Akthetic

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