Minister visits Cobram to open water information site
The visiting minister chaired by Mr Old Miter opened the water information meetings at Cobram with local officials and shire representatives present. He pledged Commonwealth support for irrigation schemes, noted wartime needs and urged financing to enable farmers to stay on land, while stressing management and employment implications for postwar recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Miter
Messe
Charman
Robertson Woymereed
G. Shewell
Mila
Alan
Varus
Suiekin and
Tungarah Shire
Istriek
Tungarauh Arroweyatt Colne League We
Thi
Sige Counei
AOR
Watleson
Laigue
Te Ne Harris
W. E. Cassidy
Gorin
Samuikan Shirel
A. Roberyton
Moire
G. J. Tuskers
Bilpstrick
Commonwealth Han
Roper
Murphy
RAAF
Australia
RAF
Murray
Ri A.A.F
Mvntnl
Jossen
Nomurkah
Mises
Mehaffey
Ad Loen
Canberra
R.A.A.F
Jesse Aniline
Water Commission
Gordon
Commonwealth
Wadesmald
Picola
Harcie
Util
Merton
Fragmentary rental dispute notes and figures
The readable text hints at a rental discussion with rate terms per square foot, references to a ground lease or property matter, and scattered phrases about comparisons and utilities. Names, dates, or clear parties are not discernible in the fragment.
Extension of Murray Valley Irrigation Works Fund Boost
Telegraphed confirmation shows Premier secured a raise in irrigation funding from 50 000 to 110 000 pounds for the Murray Valley project. Meeting at Nathalia emphasized speed and state support, with plans to push channels and later expand smaller fields around Katanga and Picola. Total scheme cost around 800 000 pounds, with 274 000 funded by the State and remaining from wage users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hd. Tuckett
J. G. McDonald
Murray Valley
Lave
Nathalia
Katina
Picola
Natriet
Old
Water Supple Commission
Me East
Pola
Eant
Wennile Hall
Fuields
Katanga
Irrigation scheme praised as key to state growth
Mr Old pledged ongoing irrigation expansion funded by a £211,000 allocation, praising the Cobram district project and the pioneers McCormack Wadeson and others while saluting Premier Dunstan and supporters for their roles in water supply and agricultural prosperity. The ceremony featured gold scissors and a gold key as symbolic acknowledgments amid applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enet
A.B. Wadeson
McCormack
Mr Old
Old
Mesars McCormack
Wadeson
Cobram
Dunstan
Murray Valley
Vitex
Messrs McDonald, Tuckett and Kilpatrick
Messrs
J. Mortimer
Katunca
Namwurkah School Dominates Sey mour Secondary Sports Day
Namwurkah Higher Elementary School led Seymour’s interschool meet at King's Park with a dominant showing in Senior and Junior events. W Lumsden won multiple sprints and jumps, Rich Ritchie excelled in distance items, and the school captured the Senior Aggregate Shield and Junior Aggregate title as spectators cheered.
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Seondary
Sunual Sporta
Seymour
Namurkah
King’s Park
Flor
William Lumsden
Marie Eaton
Rich Ritchie
Seymour Station
W. Lumsden
Ritchie
Senor
P. Kelly
Sumurkah
J. Bennebts
K. Christie
F._ Christiend
D. Froomes
A. Gray
M. Eaton
Ameregate
Lease of Building Sparks Political Reply in Melbourne
Mr McEwen the Minister for External Affairs replies to Mr McDonald over a Melbourne speech urging a public inquiry into private leasing of the old Tramways Board building in Bourke Street to the Postmaster General's department. The proposed rental is £2484 a year, with private lessees paying £1000 plus rates and taxes.
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McEwen
Melbourne
Legislative Assembly
GB. McDonald
Commonwealth
Tramways Board
Bourke-street
Postmaster-General’s Department
Interior
McDonald
McDowsla
Commonwealth Department
Oace
Recruits Visit Numarkah Air Force Recruiting Train
The Royal Australian Air Force recruiting train visited Numarkah where townspeople were shown over the train. Flight Lieutenants Roper and Crick explained the examination methods. The visit was welcomed by Shire President Dr. B.R. Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Australian Air Force
Numarkah
Roper
Crick
BR. C, Gordon
District News Officers of the Cricket Club
Officers of the Cricket Club include Mr P Bell as vice president while a local committee is named to assist. the article notes community events and a funeral service led by Rev A C Boquest, with local residents and a recruitment train preparing to arrive.
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P. Bell
Sunda
John
Tocumwal
A. C. Boquest
Annus Church of England
RAAF
J. E. Hamilton
M.D. O'Dwyer
Prendergast
W. C. Bethune
J. Gileenan
Warroll of Honor enlists district men for active service abroad
A local publication prints part of a war roll listing district young men who have enlisted for overseas duty. The incomplete list requests cooperation from parents and friends to include every name and honor those risking their lives in defense of the country. Names mentioned include Dickie, G. H. Dudley, F.K. (Air Force), Flack, C. Folliot, L.
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Dickie
G. H. Dudley
F.K
Air Force
Flack
C. Folliot
Wool Appraisements Report From 1940 Wool Trials
The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co Ltd reports a 20th appraisement of 2162 bales mainly crossbred wools from Victoria and New South Wales. Northern districts’ drought and dust reduced staple length and growth, signaling lower values. Proceeds due 1 November. next appraisement set for 30 October with prices for merino and comeback categories listed. The Australian Mercantile and Land Finance Co Ltd notes 5064 bales catalogued for final appraisement, focusing on Riverina merino and crossbreds. dry conditions and dust lower quality, with two upcoming final dates 29 October and 15 November. Crossbred wools prioritized due to wartime needs.
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Commonwealth Wool
1Prodare Co. Ltd
Victoria
Riverina
New South Wales
Merino
Mayview
Indis
Benalla
BROOK
Koriella
Kaniva
Girgarre
Wakoola
Wakool
Borambola
Kyabram
GRL
India
Kora'leigh
Tongala
Aaa
Nan Ec
VIEW
Asebk
Indiv
Widgiewa
Mahonga
Lang Lang
MLB
MINTA
Murchison
Gag
Roe Park
Aus
Walteelah
Widetown
FSB
Wanaka
Volarnon
Mahonga’park
Albury
Fee
Fatrfield
Moan
Pyramid Hill
Castlebend
Arcadia
Invergordon
Hor Jenam
Grave South
Avonmore
Rasas HM
Nathalia
Australian, Mercantile, Landlund Finance Co. Ltd
Tell No Tales at Town Hall Pictures Wednesday
Tonight at Town Hall the feature shows Tell No Tales starring Melvyn Douglas as a reporter drawn into a ransom and murder plot. The air is tight with suspense as constant scene changes heighten tension during this unusual crime drama.
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Melvyn Douglas
Ives
Quem Ie
Numurkah Stock Sales and Partnered Auctions Notice
J McNamara and Co stock and station agents announce sworn valuai and trust monies at low rates with local agents across Numurkah Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite Strathmerton. Upcoming sales include Numurkah stock sale dates and Cobram, Cobram special stock sale, and joint sales with John McNamara & Co Pty Ltd across several towns.
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Numurkah
J. McNamara and Co
Coe
Cobram
Kyljulick
MrLellai
Goldsbrough Mort & Company Ltd
Kihsvyick, McLellan & Stock
My, Led
Numurkah Wool & Produce Brokers
Connell
Wyndham Street
Shepparton
Herr
O'Connell
Katamatite
Kyabram
Tatura
Newmarket
Western Assubamy Coutasy Goldsbrough Mort and Company Ltd
Wenparten
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper snippet mentions a local sale action and officials, but readable details are limited. The text includes garbled names and phrases, offering minimal concrete facts beyond the existence of a public sale notice.
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Baebes Natager
Naishitte Amek
Ayoototva
Callision
Renee
Tien
Rene
Vane
Terly
Tell Peuiarme
Howtine Club
Fey
Societe Couneils
Wo Tyres
Nedsss.a. Sports
Namwurkah
Mr McEwen
Mr McDonald
R.a.af
District News
J. McNamnes & Co
Town Hall
H.O
Strathmerton
Dodge Bros
Commercial Union Assurance CO
Trustees Executors & Agency CO
Orient
Prudential Life Assurance CO
Australian Estates & Mortgage CO. Ltd
J. McNamara & Co
Nathalia Stock Sale
McNamara & Co
W. Hore
Picola District
Nurourkah
Strathmerton and
ASSOL
Corlett and CO
Queen Street
John Derting & Son
Ronaldson Bros
Tizyetl Tradort
Awety Teer
Laplements
Commonmrslih Weel & Produce Ho
Hudson-Tireayiane South Driteeh Treme Ltd. ci
Lns
Bea
Sirium
Gramats Lynne
Sriveywenes
Farras
Fracks
Sho Notte
Metober
Camptell and Co
Ferturi
Cypmys
Pepeyae Banking Co le
A. Hopkins
SUCCESS _ POULTRY FARM
Sy Surpparton, Nes
Cape
Eghorn
Aunralorpe
Thame
Younghusband
King Street
Laholtanton
WAGGS
Sheppartan
ECHUN
Mildura
the State Assurance Company Limited
England
Haig's Scotch Whisky
Rfou Isnes
Kensington
Vic
N.S.W
CTA
Woulburn Valley
UPI
Feig
Cermee
Ae Ou
Ban Soret Phame
William Street
Geelong
Newmertet
Valley
Kilnafrek
McLellan & Co
Pax
Tom
J. W. Mills
Manaeau
Goldsbrough, Mort & CO. Ltd
Ree Fe Sad
Gore
Gotan Ates Ae
Sheyparton Fatai
Ad, Mort & Co. Ltd
Shepperton
R. F. Nesbit
Mike Tike
Seria
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