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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1948

Page

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George Tyres Starts General Carrier Business in District

George Tyres intimates he has commenced business as a general carrier and is prepared to execute work across the district. He offers box firewood for sale in any length and urges prompt service via Numarkah 169. Loading capacity includes No. 1 Truck up to 5 tons and No. 2 and 3 semi trailers up to 9 tons with a modern elevetree Envionest larger semi. Licensed to transport stock anywhere in Victoria.

George Tyres Victoria

Liquor Debates Divide Town Hall Over Dances

Councillors considered a recommendation from the Town Hall Committee to grant liquor at two dances, one for Bachelors and Spinsters and another for Old and Bold. Proponents argued equity and funding, while opponents cited public interest and precedent, leading to a split vote and a conditional grant for one group only.

Petrol Dump Danger Prompts Council Inquiry in Numurkah

The secretary told the Council on Monday that renewed complaints about a petrol storage depot on Melville street, Numurkah, had reached him. He urged removal but no action had occurred. Dr Thornton noted another nearby depot and warned that no petrol area had been defined in the town plan. The council voted to inquire and seek a solution to the issue.

Melville Street Numurkah Thornton Cr Thornton Cr Henderson

Shire Estimates Adopted At Monday Council Meeting

The shire secretary presented the annual Estimates to the Council on Monday and they were formally agreed to on the motion of Drs Lancaster and Myers. Rates will be struck 1/9 in Western Central and Moira ridings and 2/. in the Eastern Riding, with extra 9d in Numurkah and sixpence in Nathalia and Picola. Sanitary rates remain as before Numurkah 35/-, Nathalia 42/-, Strathmerton and Wanghau 31/6 each with aOLA raised from 48/- to BB-. Dr Lancaster suggested reducing rates with increased valuations, but the secretary said costs in many departments make the rates essential.

Numurksh Women's Christian Temperance Union Lancaster Dr Hooper Thornton R.S.L Moss Crease Europe Sues Nathalia Cr Nase Najthalia Moira Numurkah Picola Strathmerton Wanghau Ola

Debate on liquor conduct at Nathalia function

Dr Lancaster defended not commenting on Nathalia function while Dr Myers asked for consistency in policy. Dr Maloney favored restricting drinking inside yet noted youths of both sexes drink too much. A motion to accept the committee's recommendation was approved and a letter explaining reasons for granting the permit was ordered to be sent. The permit remains on a trial basis with strict supervision and enforcement. The Leader will be posted every 10 years.

W.C.T.U Thornton Henderson

Brown, Coree And Co Pty Ltd Stocklist Numurkah

A retail line of Overstocked men and boys clothing and home goods with prices and descriptions. Includes underpants shirts suits slippers shoes sheets linoleum runners mats and new tennis racquets from brands like Alexander and Marathon with several models and price points. Stock still available while quantities last and customers are invited to view the range.

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