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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 23, 1939

Page

4

Public Dinner at Numurkah Shire Conference

Delegates and visiting representatives attended a dinner at Numurkah Town Hall after the annual North East and Goulburn Councils Developmental Anuunerition in Numurkat. President Cody We Lancaster welcomed guests while Dr. Lancaster and Sire Faldy of the Telegraph Hotel served a fine meal to about 50 attendees amid discussion on state governance and development.

North East Goulburn Numarkat Konda Board Numurkahhire Cody We Lancaster Sire Faldy Telegraph Hotel Lanewasters Guents Lancaster McDonahl Gouthnen Valli Winkheim Ole Fwilenpe Slroncht Lees Sealine Ethan Teen Harte Mathieesaia Victoria Uwe

Local Board and Councils Cope With Road Plans

The Board and councils, partners in construction, credit teamwork for progress on road schemes. They laud the dedicated councillors, warn of miles yet to lay, and note last year’s £21,307,000 outlay with £71,269,000 in works. Advertising chief E Branley Leatherby urges publicity to fund urgent projects.

Dale Wees E. Branley Leatherby Brad Gosters Ltd Plymouth Exeter Torquay MCA Ageis

Gippsland conference lauds county roads and local gov

In Numurkah Cr Kendall and Cr Cromblewell voiced support for the Victorian Municipal Association. Dr Chittick praised Mr Sambell and the district secretary, highlighting roads as a key issue. Officers noted city road use for rural benefit, while the conference celebrated local efforts, unity, and the Roads Board’s work.

Thas Numurkah Cr J. Kendall Victorian Municipal Association Cr. Crom Thwaite Allan McDonald M.A Lountey Thin Chittick Association Jenkins Sambell Msaccia Vietoria Sopshell Mallee Stesara Levicke Dale Cy Lancaster

Annual Meeting of Nathalia Agricaitar Jubilee Show Finances

The annual meeting of Nathalia Agricaitar Society reviewed a year of finances led by President D. Crome. Receipts totaled 828 18 1 with expenditures of similar scale, showing improved assets from government grants and a revaluation of grounds to 1836, while the balance to liabilities stood at 1161. The secretary noted a small drop in subscriptions but higher water receipts and show-related income, and judges’ expenses rose due to distant judges. The president praised volunteers for completing the jubilee improvements and thanked all who helped.

Boothe Wolf Club Iwans J. R. Bourke Garonne J. Bourke S. Garonne Numurksh Newnham D. Crane J. Thompson

Annual Luncheon and Society Elections Record

The society held its annual luncheon during which M. G. Fairman was elected president unopposed, with S Baxter and G. W. Adams as vice presidents. D Crane appointed treasurer. H. C. Moon and R. J. Morris re-elected auditors. Debenture disposal discussed to clear overdraft, Newnham reporting sales prospects. Sympathy note for John Crane’s death. letters of appreciation planned for Mrs McCarron and Mrs Thompson. An honorarium for secretary Hutchins approved at £5 with thanks. Discussion on corporation sale yards for Numurkah and Nathalyn to be reviewed next meeting.

Crane M. G. Fairman Newnham G. W. Adams John Crane Tremoved C. H. Dohnt J. 4. McCarron J. Thompson McCarron Thompson A. McDonell Mur D. Crane Behat W. H. Thompson C. H. Dobnt W. C. Edwants Hutchins Numurkab Numurkah Nathalin

The Horse Teeth And Bolting In Feeding Habits

The article warns that horse teeth in poor condition hinder mastication causing colic from fermentation. It describes quidding as a sign of bad teeth, bolting from habit or boiled foods, and recommends dental checks, dry matter mixing, and stone blockers. It notes linseed only requires boiling and outlines risks of stomach overload and possible rupture. It ends with a toast to the retiring president and praise for Mr Crane's recent work.

Nu wurkah Chamber discusses irrigation, water supply, and local matters

At the Nu wurkah Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting on Thursday night the president reported the executive had reviewed plans to catab ind in Melville Street and found no reason to oppose the registration. A water sample showed pool usability and the Education department said the police station block cannot host a head teacher residence. The executive was asked to monitor hide and skin store issues, and Mr McDonald M.L.A. may be approached for irrigation register details. A separate Numurkah water trust was deemed unnecessary, and Brookes Robinson and Co. will speak on window display at the next meeting.

Nuwurkah Chamber of Commerce J. H. Bitcen Melville Street Tim Numurkah C. £. Newman McDonald M.L.A Numurkah Irrigation League J Water Supply Commission Brookes, Robinson and Co

Loch Garry flood rate cut urged by local landowners

A deputation led by Loch Garry ratepayers urged lifting the flood protection rate in the area during a visit by the Minister for Water Supply. They argued landowners had largely paid the capital costs and maintenance should be funded by the government, citing historical breaches and prior tax structures. MLA JG McDonald backed their case while cautioning delays since the Royal Commission findings. The minister pledged to submit figures to the Treasury for consideration.

Loch Garry Hin Royal Commission Mc Kilpatrick Milic Miss Williams Sfinisten Goulburn Harding Old

Numurkal Beats Nathalia 3 2 in Saturday Clash

Numurkal visited Nathalia on Saturday and won the match series three to two. Results were incomplete with several names garbled but indicate a close contest with players including A He PB Browne and J Me dinwny among others.

Numurkal Nathalia Fulso Lawehtere Thompson B.C Joon Shaw PB Browne D. J

Club Notes Set Monthly Medal Competitions Next Saturday

Next Saturday opens the first of four monthly medal events spanning May to August with nett and gross aggregate scoring. A trophy for the best aggregate melt score has been donated by Mr Les elt. Flood waters have receded and the links are mosquito free, inviting all players to join the monthly aggregate competition.

Leselt

Katamatite Club Flag Event

J Cargeey aged 23 won a flag event with 82 points at the Katamatite club meeting. Associates included Mrs J Jones, aged 22, of BA.

J. Cargeey J. Jones

Why Wait to Advertise in a Demanding Wireless Age

The piece argues that innovators and leaders such as Marcon Ford Bell and Rileen did not wait for public demand before pushing new technologies and advertising their offerings. It suggests bold marketing accelerates adoption and highlights the role of communication in rapid progress.

Henry Ford Bell Rileen

Deaths in Germany under Nazi rule threaten press freedom

The piece notes mass newspaper closures after 1933, naming journals like Volkischer Beobachter and Germania as prominent Nazi outlets. It discusses the suppression of independent press, pressure on Catholic and liberal organs, and warning that propaganda endures as remaining papers face censorship and decline.

Germany Nazia Voulkixeher Reoauchter Hiller Unier Monarchy Censer Puldivatinn Germanie’ Ale Waysowas Leising Papiletane Berlin Lewitt Neen Furbady Peddons

Fragmented OCR on Nazi propaganda and state control

The text presents a jumbled OCR fragment discussing Nazi propaganda, suppression of dissent, and media control. It references the Propaganda Ministry and various events, though many phrases are garbled and difficult to parse. The piece seems to reflect a description of efforts to shape public belief via state machinery and censorship.

Ambiguous numeric table fragment from 19th century data

Readable portions show scattered figures and codes across years 1888 to 1920 with mixed decimals, fractions, and letters. No coherent event or narrative is detectable. content appears to be a garbled statistical ledger or OCR artifact without a clear news item or named entities.

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