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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1947
Page
3
Producers debated forming a union as Air A Gillespie lamented lack of farmer organisation while EO Mo Oneeson warned non members would have their produce rejected. The discussion cited central control by a vice minister and pointed to plans for a formal committee with Messrs due Thwuaid and L Adams.
Fragmentary notes show a discussion involving the Australian council about belonging and temperance topics. The text references size of council membership and possible governance implications, with unclear details due to OCR damage.
A fragmented report notes a Saturday opening involving local clubs and community figures. It mentions Hiss Lewis and Melbourne Con with references to a vote and various activities, hinting at social gathering and local participation.
Obituary records indicate the sudden death of Fiyesh J Deeg of Mico and Hat Mee AbniE Saadeh Bae Ho ea hay Tave god oT mie Uw Sy wt very ar vue Llu Hert Crue. The notice references family ties, local community names, and a burial context with multiple mourners and well wishes for the bereaved.
Readers respond with enthusiasm to Cyibhi's holiday camp and its wonderful projects. The letter praises community effort and national impact, urging continued support for youth programs.
The column questions Mr Chifley’s mandate to nationalise banks and cites Labor’s Bank Bill as reflecting public votes. It argues the people previously rejected similar moves and urges a referendum, criticizing Labor and Calwell for avoiding a direct vote while stressing the influence of politicians over public will.
Auction notices announce a land lease sale near Ruthie Avenue in Ball Fo toy Devolerab with holdings in Invergorlon and Hyayas. The property, described as Easan, has been held for years and will be wound up under a formal lease. details follow in the issue.
An auction notice for Friday October 31 1947 at 3 pm lists Crown allotments 9 and 4 section 7 parish of Dunbalbalane near Numurkah to be sold with a mixed farm holding including a homestead shed barn and outbuildings. The property is leased to March 1 1948 and possession is after lease end. Executors of Elizabeth Eddy and solicitors Morrison and Teare are arranging the sale. The item includes commentary on Eddie Ward and Australia’s trade policy amid the auction notice.
The article discusses potential Labor policy shifts led by Eddie as Federal Treasurer and Chifley’s move to nationalise banks. It notes Ward’s stance on expanding state control and hints at broader socialist measures within the party. It also reports on Dennys Lascelles Ltd wool catalogues with bids and upcoming sale dates.
The Cobram GCK club schedules a meeting for Thursday October 23 at 2 pm. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and club operations.
Jersey cattle sale announces 70 pure red pedigreed cows carrying third calf. Herd includes 49 mature cows and 20 calves with a pure bred Jersey bull service. Calving to start in January. Agents praise the lot as outstanding as part of a premier yarding of dairy cows at the centre.
The Nu murkah Cobram Association opens with 14 teams split into Northern Katamatite Cobram Barooga Finley Langfords Strathmerton Tocumwal and Southern Numurkah Blues Numurkah Whites Waaia Katunga Naring Wanghu Kaarimba. Drumanure withdraws and Wanghow plays Waaia in a 6/150 match where Gribben scores 36 and others contribute.
Mr F A Guenther former club president opened the Nu murkah Bowling Club greens on Saturday with large attendance. President L H Barker and Mrs Barker greeted visitors. Barker welcomed Wan gling club associates and thanked longtime supporters before tea.
Numurkah stock sale and listings advertise real estate and livestock options. Executors realising 638 acres in Katandra Irrigation Settlement linked to Col. Bourchier estate and New Zealand Loan & M. A. Coy. Shepparton region agents market Dodge cars and Crinde motor goods with insurance and trust services.
The Australian Wheat Board urges growers with excess old season wheat to deliver to a Licensed Receiver before October 18, 1947. Wheat delivered after that date incurs 1d deckage per bushel to cover extra handling costs, with additional deckage for inferior quality grain.
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