Farmers urged to attend Numurkah Chamber meeting on land mortgage bank
A Numurkah Chamber of Commerce meeting is planned for Friday November 7 at 2.30 pm to discuss establishing a land mortgage department within the Commonwealth Bank. Eric Butler will speak and take questions. Farmers are urged to learn how such a mortgage bank could ease financial burdens and influence their economic future, with action pending on Curtin Government plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah Chamber of Commerce
Commonwealth Bank
Eric Butler
Curtin
Chamber of Commerce
Encouraging Sign as Chamber Attendance Rises in September
The last monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting showed stronger attendance, signaling growing business support. The editorial defends open debate on topics that may conflict with customers, praises fair public discourse, and urges even larger turnout at the November meeting to back the Chamber’s community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Shepparton
Verson
Not a Happy Family
A feature argues that the Central Council has grown autocratic, undermining Cabinet authority and straining relations with the State Cabinet. It notes frequent Central Council consultations, rising personal differences, and a stance by Mr Dunstan to ignore future Central Council communications, arguing to restore proper balance in policy making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Council
Ube
Iwi
Dunstan
Skeat
Bas
Saturday half-holiday gains ground in state towns
A Red Cliffs correspondent notes most towns favor Saturday closing with only Shepparton and Swan Hill resisting. Mildura filed a petition to observe a Saturday holiday, while majority traders seek a Saturday rest day to replace midweek closure. Officials warn against wartime disruption and urge respecting local will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
Benalla
St. Arnaud
Swan Hill
Shepparton
Mildurz
Sheppart*ton
Mildura
Red
Chiffs
Tuckett
Russia
Tuckers
Cab
United Country Party
Delays in stock trucks discussed by Chamber of Commerce
Mr W Carter raised delays in pickup of trucks loaded with stock for Melbourne markets. The Nathalia discussion noted a Herald report on late stock deliveries. Farmers protest at the western shire end may gain public support. Some switch to Strathmerton station for faster livestock trains. An inquiry could improve understanding between farmers and the railway department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Carter
Melbourne
Chamber of Commerce
Carter
Nathalia
Herald
Picola- Numurksh
Yalta
Wasia
Strathmerton
Win-the-War debates auxiliary ties to direct giving plan
At the Win-the-War Committee meeting members weighed the newly formed women’s auxiliary to the RSL and its potential overlap with the direct-giving scheme. The group discussed funding, coordination, and public reception, noting £250 raised since start and £75 each for Red Cross and Comforts Fund, with calls for careful public messaging and possible joint efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RSL
Lkely
Mra Thomas
Br J. McEwen
MHLR
Numurkah
M. A. Hogan
Southern Command
Committee For
Perusal
F. H. Tuthill
Dr. Moss
Tfn
McEwen
FR. Guenther
Red Cross and Comforts Fund
Tuthill
Yarrawonga
W. D. Macdermid
D. L. G. Thomas
R.S
Wogan
Auxiliary
G. C. Wilson
A. Stringer
Stringer
Thomasaid
Macdermid
T.lamaden
J. Webster
Macderring
War veterans fund proposal discussed at council meeting
A council debate considered reconstituting patriotic funds as a postwar measure to aid returning soldiers. Proposals included loans or gifts of £50 to £100 and a trustee group to manage funds, with a sub committee appointed to report. A letter of appreciation for soldiers was proposed, noting past efforts like framed certificates, and calls to extend help beyond monetary gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldiers
M Webster
Patriotic Council
Messrs
Macdermid, Stringer
J. E. Harper
Lumsden
A. FE. Morris
Stringer
Counil
E. J. Coxon
Carri
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mer
Elasta
Kanebo
Bond
Itcons
Numurmans
King Street
New South Wales
Albury
Lockhart
Rand
Walls Walla S Smith
Leeton
Wagga Wagga
Deniliquin
Finley
Rarelian
Vietneas Rohyca Milduha
St Casterton
Victoria
THE
State Assurance Company
England
Plaig's
Scotch Whisky
KYMAC
Kensington
Vic
N.S.W
Win-the
Alf
Australia
Bovis Iy Actnene
Ft? I
Weigler
Wrighey
P.K
MR. C. Lovey
China
Coburg Avenue
Simpson
Shamrock Hotel
A. R. Wadeson Stock & Property Salesman Office
Main Street
Cobram
Expre. & Agency Co
New Zealand Loan and Merc. Agency Co. Farmers’ and Settlers’ Co-Op
Insurance Co
Ite
ANP
Gogieey
Wensham Straet
UN. W. BR
Welshmas
Dieri Maragen
Wyote
Beecham
Peet
Wewmarket
Jun
Bret
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!