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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1941
Page
4
Full range of sizes in Cotton fleecy lined wool and cotton undergarments. Fleecy lined and cotton underpants offered in serviceable qualities from 3/6 per pair. Wool and cotton under wear includes singlets and underpants with flatlock seams. Sizes 34 to 44 priced 7/6 to 7/11 per garment.
In a dated note, insurance effects and advances were made for Swick purchases. Valuation and charges appear unsettled while stock was trucked to Melbourne agents with no charge.
Short column sketches timely topics across politics society and daily life. The piece surveys opinions on current events, peppered with local anecdotes and brief reflections from the era.
Public column critiques Central Council of United Country party for growing domination. Me J G McDonald warns of drift toward control while farmers fear higher rates and misallocated road works. The piece urges action within the riding to share upkeep fairly and protect national war efforts.
The text outlines a tense debate over pensionable salaries and a sweeping overhaul of tax valuations. Last salaries were cut, while calls grow for a thorough overhaul of rating and valuation by sworn valuers under a permit system.
Country correspondents report in Unwin district events last Saturday Miss Kathleen Markey wed in a local ceremony while Mr George Parkinson and family visit former town residents Mirboo North postmaster noted Caulfield death of Mrs George Clarke and associated district notices include school ties and community activities with social and church events.
NSW readers see two figures Mr F H M Cullen and Mr A C Everett clashing over Wheat Stabilisation Act rules. Cullen administers the act fairly. Everett protests area limits. The piece urges channeling dispute into reform, not public friction, noting government price guarantees and production caps remain fixed.
A fragmentary report recalls arguments by a deputation asking the Shire Dune over Numurkab maintenance. The discussion centers on financial measures and local rate policies amid lingering disagreements.
The column discusses irrigation benefits, the Central Council and Parliament power shifts, and farmer fortunes in a dry district. It cites Dunstan, Hocking, and Mr McDonald while urging irrigation expansion to support land use, livestock, and national population needs amid political tension.
Tuesday Through Monday entries cite Emerson and Rowe on surmounting difficulties and enduring toil. A concluding line warns against bearing blame for sharing information about troop movements and urges accountability for rumors.
A local event at the Tamim eon school honored Mr Murdoch on his departure. Delegates from Welfare and Comforts Fund, Driganues Crick Club, Tennis Committee, Mothers Club, and Teachers Union attended. Speakers praised his service to children and the community. gifts included a travelling rug and a singing party closed by dancing and Auld Lang Syne.
Delegates from towns across Stee will attend a special committee meeting on the Shops and Factors Act. The event continues a heated debate with speakers from Shonperton Swan Hill and Mildurn. Officials seek a clear position before Saturday end as groups push various proposals and local figures address the assembly.
Community leaders discuss welfare and comforts fund aims and budget for a gathering. A committee assists with event planning at Meceniies Hall on Thursday January. The program includes entertainment and a focus on aiding residents, with safety and order emphasized.
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