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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1941
Page
3
The letter condemns urban petrol allowances while rural motorists face stricter limits. It urges banning government car use for non public work and criticizes wartime waste. It argues for a business panel to save millions of gallons, protect farmers, and stabilize the Wheat Stabilisation Plan amid wartime demands.
A column argues for a mortgage corporation funded by the Commonwealth Bank to relieve farmers of crushing debts. It critiques current banking methods, calls for government backing to stabilise wheat prices, and stresses securing producer livelihoods amid wartime production pressures.
A Numarksh Shire Council report criticizes Melbourne recruiting methods and urges drastic changes. It backs placing an officer in country districts to surprise attend social gatherings and contact young men. The piece notes Major Ball faced restrictions speaking at a Red Cross event, and argues for broader mobilization to reinforce overseas troops.
The Markets Shepparton Sale Kilpatrick McLellan and Co and New Zealand Lean and M A Co will hold sales at Shepparton on Monday next with fat and stove cattle listed for the following day Kantamatite Stock Sale Golisbrough Mart and Co will hold a stock sale at Kstamatite on Monday next June 2 The sale includes cross colored ewes mixed next year weaners fat lambs joined ewes and about thirty head of cattle with further inquiries for both sheep and cattle expected
District reporters describe local happenings across the district. Correspondents cover schools, meetings, weather impacts, and community efforts, highlighting notable residents and ongoing programs that shape daily life in towns and villages.
Victor Cleave had a close call when his clothing snagged in packing shed machinery on Thursday. His arms and chest burned after the current was cut free. a fellow worker’s timely aid likely prevented greater injuries.
Mr T. Rom of the Nathalis Program Association reports that employees of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission and silo contractors struggle to find housing at Numurkah due to a house shortage. At a Nathalia Progress Association meeting, Arthur Hicks urged actions to aid workers' homes.
Australia increases the Rabbit Skins export levy from 6d to od per lb effective Monday June 9, as recommended by the Rabbit Skins Board. The minister cites high market prices, aims to keep the Rabbit Skins Marketing Control Scheme functioning, and notes improved values in Sydney and for hatters grades, while asserting the levy will not harm the rabbit trade or trappers.
The Katandra North monthly meeting on May 15 saw higher attendance. Members reorganized tasks for knitters who continue producing socks stockings helmets caps and knee pads. A waste products drive will send material to the Shire Hall Shepparton quarterly starting June to augment funds. Items sent to headquarters included socks towels pyjamas face washers soap toothbrushes linen handkerchiefs biscuits and herbs and magazines.
A large gathering at Mr and Mrs Cargeeg home bid Gunner Lindsay Lukies farewell. The event featured musical and elocutionary items with remarks from H Field of the Returned Soldiers Association and others praising Lukies, presenting certificates, tokens, and a wallet. The Shire of Tungamah issued a certificate, and congratulatory messages came from the Methodists and Knights.>.
A film titled Sky Fighters presents a stern reality message to Australian youth. Group Captain A H Cobby announces the Air Force recruiting drive, praising the film and predicting it will draw many recruits. Cinesound Productions Ltd. produced the documentary style feature with noted technical quality.
An incomplete war roll of district young men enlisting for active service abroad is published. Readers and families are urged to submit missing names so every enlisted person may be properly honored. several names note Air Force service and other branches.
J McNamara and Co advertise stock and station agency services at Numourkah Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite Strathmerton with sworn valuations and local agency for Dodge Bros six cylinder cars and trucks. They list several partner firms including Commercial Union Assurance, Trustees Executors Agency, Orient Line, Prudential, Australian Estates and Mortgage Co and Lanz Bulldog crude tractors May.
Sale fixtures for multiple regional auctions including Namurkah Namurkah Stock Sale Namara & Co Cobram Monthly Sale Kilpatrick McLellan Co Campbell Co Romaldson Bros Tippett Tractors Little's Sheep Dip and related entities listed for June including Nathalia pig sale and various stock sales across 11 12 18 dates.
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