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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1947
Page
3
A speaker cited rising road accidents and called for changes to the traffic laws. He said police cannot stop speeding under existing rules and noted Melbourne discussions with municipal officials about amending traffic bylaws. A conference by municipal bararies aims to push legislation for safer streets.
A reader supports all correspondents proposals including Luna Park while arguing progress must extend beyond material gains. He stresses social and cultural development as essential, cites Shepparton’s art gallery as inspiration, and notes Numurkah’s lack of post school education and library facilities as a cultural deficit. He recalls viewing local council chambers and urges broader cultural investment.
The piece critiques Prime Minister Chifley for declaring that trading banks would be taken over by the Commonwealth Bank. It questions his rationale, notes public skepticism, and depicts widespread shock among readers to the sudden policy shift. The writer laments perceived dictatorial overreach and contrasts it with past leadership.
The notice lists stock sale events for Numurkah Nathalia Cobram Picola Cobram Katamatite Strathmerton area. September dates show after hours contact and sale numbers for Numurkah Stock Sale on the 12 and Cobram Monthly Sale on the 25. Osbram contact line appears.
Local agents for multiple companies announce a genuine unreserved clearing sale at Yarroweyah. The event features the Duwhy herd and farm implements, estate of the late John Alexander Graham, 712 acres of rich agricultural and irrigation land in the parish of Yarroweyah, with a public auction in Numurksh Town Hall at 3 p.m. on October 10.
The fragment urges citizens to invest interest in intangible life aspects over material wealth and expresses hope for proactive actions within 30 years to boost citizen engagement in broader, less tangible living values.
Numurkah defeated Berrigan 15.10 to 6.13 to surge into the final, narrowly ahead of Finley who beat Katamatite to stay in contention. Bests included L Thornton, J Dudley, Bacon, Hendy, Baker, Cowan, Gribben, J Thornton, with Lumsden winning the M D O Dwyer trophy on 20 votes. Premiera toe shows semi finals at Cobram and Tocumwal, and a charity match at Numurkah on October 4 for district hospitals.
A compact description of a three acre parcel beside Strathmerton Way Station in Strathmerton Township. Notes rich loam soil, no subdivision plans, and limited buildings. Mentions shade and dry timber across the area as key features.
640 acres freehold west of Bendigo offered at £8 per acre with a modern five room weatherboard house water phone and good fencing. 300 to 500 acres adjoining available at £6 10s per acre well fenced with crops and grazing. Combined sale possible for buyers with £8000. 636 acres strong soil with cottages barn and shearings shed price £7 12/6 per acre and eligible for Soldier Settlement Scheme with small deposit and 54 year balance. Many other properties in Central Victoria offered by Charles McKinley, Charlton.
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