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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 23, 1944
Page
3
The Numurkah Chamber of Commerce met on Thursday night to discuss a public publicity plan for Willie’s district idea, a proposed public reading at a cost, and a push for a Commission inquiry. Council replies, proposed town facilities, and vegetable market plans were debated along with site and material choices for town improvements and schooling.
Thirty years ago water meters stirred conflict at Murchison and Numurkah as public meetings urged Water Trust commissioners to resign after 80 percent signed a petition against meter installation. Other notes include school exams and local society reports, band plans, and community donations.
Transactions by J. McNamara & Co show robust demand across all real estate classes with many outside buyers. The firm lists numerous recent farm sales from 20 to 1059 acres across Headford Finley-Berrigan Dunbulbalane Mundoona Barwo Naringaningarok Cobram Bearii Katamatite and nearby parishes, plus town property sales in Nathalia Numurkah Cobram and Wanganu. They report 4681 acres sold and 1987 acres leased totaling 6668 broad acres, and invite owners to submit sale or lease details.
The chamber discussed locating a high school on a suitable block and awaited an offer from the owner. Mr McDonald was asked to keep the chamber informed of developments. Sub-committees were criticized for poor follow through, with remedies to be sought. The Post War Work Pile sub-committee hasn’t reported yet. A motion proposed moving meetings from Thursday nights. The president welcomed two new members W. J. Sutcliffe and H. Halliday.
Deputy Director of Rationing Mr Hudson warns shoppers that exchanging pre June coupons is not a right to obtain new goods. Retailers may refuse exchanges or refund coupons if items fall outside the same class. Director Mr Cumming urges planning essential replacements before year end.
British vegetable production rose from 2.5 million tons in 1938 to nearly 4 million tons in 1941, reflecting wartime agricultural policy and heightened food security efforts.
J McNamara and Co stock and station agents Numurkah Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite offer trust money lending at lowest rates sworn valuations made local agents for Dodge Bros 6 Cylinder motor commercial union Urange the trustees executors ster the prudential life assurance co ltd the australian estates co ltd Lanz Bulldog crude oil tractors
Auctions held in Numurkah feature stock sales by J Mc Namara & Co and Young Husband Limited. Listings announce sale dates, consignors, and catalog details, with livestock quantities and anticipated prices. Local buyers urged to inspect stock and register for bidding.
Kil patrick McLellan and Co announce a May 26 Numurkah stock sale with Nathalia Monthly Stock and Pig Sale on June 1 and Cobram Monthly Sale on June 8 listed among upcoming auctions.
TURKEY BREEDERS NUMURRAH and BRANCHES have again been appointed District Agents for DAVID HYLAND and SONS PTY. LTD. Melbourne for the purchase of turkeys and poultry of all kinds. Vendors are asked to contact them with details of poultry for sale and market readiness. Mr Albert Honey will again be buying for the firm.
300 big 4 and 5 year old ewes joined D H rams December 4 year old ewes joined B L rams December 50 fat sheep and lambs all ewes bred in Riv Erina runn ing since well and faithfully joined early shorn to be sold in lots to suit purchasers live stock agents Numurkah
Houss Properties lists 144 acres under irrigation with home, telephone and other improvements. Also featured are 92 acres with a dwelling and 12 acres with a brick home, plus large and smaller tracts in nearby towns offered on attractive terms.
The department assures guests of comfortable rooms and high quality service in the dining room, noting continuous supply limitations due to the war but promising the best available accommodation.
Increase cream production by feeding a supplementary ration to cows. Suggested mixes include chaff with crushed oats and wheat, bran or pollard. Bran and pollard supplies are obtainable.
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