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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 31, 1948
Page
3
A scrambled OCR style item notes referendum details and voter questions. It mentions local authorities, a heat of confusion and possible counts or tallies. The fragment hints at a vote process, polling place, and neighborhood concerns without clear names or dates.
A Murray Valley inspection led by W S West and W S Cooper reviewed the Murray Valley Soldier Settlement east of the Fordinga Strathmerton line. About 21 blocks are allotted with 14 more soon, 202 settlers overall, plus 27 blocks by cement owners, plus sports and community facilities planned.
In a recent context, Tulane SEN eyes a Saturday draw featuring Katandra versus Sheppar Wy Teglasabe with regional teams and venues mentioned. The notes emphasize a forthcoming WNPC event and related matchups.
Kilpatrick McLellan & Co Pty Ltd report strong turnout at Cobram market with 290 Romney ewes and lambs. Sunnirkah sale ahead promises fat cattle and sheep entries. Auction drew keen competition with buyers active and a property sale noted at 600 pounds to Walter Arawne of Dunbulbalane.
Minister for Water Supply Mr G McDonald opened the North East and Goulburn Council Development Association conference at Watura. He questioned whether regional councils would be merely fact finding bodies or possess powers to bind Parliaments, urging analysis of their aims and potential economic impact on rural areas. Dr W L Moss defended regional planning as new and beneficial, noting minimal duplication and urging delegates to give committees a chance to prove value.
A cutting from the Argus reports a banquet marking completion of the Shepparton to Numurkah railway line. About 200 attendees travelled on a special Melbourne to Numurkah train led by Guard Bell before a long toast list. Local MPs and Shire officials attended, with deputations seeking extensions to Nathalia, Picola, Khull Range, Dookie and Strathmerton and irrigation plans for Broken River. The line is described as 204 miles in length.
Mr Roberts nears an impending transfer to Kyabram and is currently on holidays. He has aided the Commission’s clients and church members, serving as a focal preacher since his arrival and holding the role of circuit steward. Cr RC Gordon is reelected President of the North East and Goulburn Councils Development Association. Cr Nase to host a civic welcome for pianist Paul Schramm at 2.30 on Friday in Town Hall.
A letter urges Numurkah residents to support the Paul Schramm concert as the Council of Adult Education plans a travelling theatre circuit. If attendance is strong, Numurkah may host future shows with scenery lighting and a broader program including plays and ballet.
Thirty years ago Private Sreve Betts was reported missing and is now recorded as killed. Other injuries include Private R. J. Lynch wounded again and Lieut Theo Corry losing sight in one eye. Privates James Kenny and more locals mentioned along with a Red Cross profit and regional railway project details.
Grief surrounds Mr and Mrs F J Westh after their son Graeme, eight, was struck by a utility truck driven by J A Weiss of Yarroweyah North following a football match in Numurkah. He died at the scene and was laid to rest at Numurkah Cemetery after a Presbyterian Church service.
Vincent Smith born in Numurka aged 36, died in Heidelverg Repatriation Hospital last Thursday. Burial followed at Teumur kah Cemetery with Rev Father C swmachitating present. A former Air Force serviceman in New Guinea, he rose to head tailor at McPherson Cal lander & Co. He served on the Football Club committee and cared for the Seconds team. He married Alice Firman and leaves three sons and a wife.
Mr Daniel Gleeson born Bendigo came to Kaarimba at seven years old during horse and dray days He later ran a farm until retiring to Melbourne in 1924 He died at age 80 regarded as a quiet man and former footballer for the Kaarimba club His passing is noted by many friends
Mr Thomas Scilley aged 80 passed away in Wagga following a long life of farming and family leadership. Born at Heathcote he moved to Katunga in youth with his parents, married Marie Armstrong of Strathmerton, and then farmed at Kernes and Nerrandera before retirement. He survived by his wife and a large family, as the last of the Seilley brothers.
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