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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1927
Page
3
The article notes rainfall totals for the growing period with a 10.21 inch average cited. It references a table showing averages across years from 1888 onward and mentions the October period included in the same series, indicating an 78 inch figure in the dataset.
Critics across rural districts debate the newly released state plan. Councils argue features may improve infrastructure but raise concerns over funding, implementation timelines, and local autonomy. Officials urge detailed review before commitments.
A lengthy Geelong Ballarat era letter discusses aims for ventralisation with bounds to boost inland areas through new industries and rail policy. It notes tensions with Parliament, presses for decentralisation, and cites experiences in Victoria and abroad as support for developing country towns with sufficient labor and downstream infrastructure.
District Engineer H. B. Lincoln disputes Mr P. D. K. O’Hannon’s portrayal of the land cases before the Water Commission. Eleven summonses were issued, one test case finalized July 14, with adjournments and stays delaying proceedings. Most cases (except two) were settled after advice from the minister and commission, while O’Hannon’s own case remains unsettled.
The Royal Commission in Melbourne investigates constitutional amendments urged by Prime Minister Bruce. Bruce argues education over conventions is needed to amend the Constitution, with aviation under Commonwealth scrutiny and state resistance noted. Page outlines industrial regulation aims amid union opposition and a referendum plan linked to permanent financial arrangements. The government defends Fresh Fruit Marketing Act voting limits set for orchardists exporting at least 100 bushel cases.
Four months in office and eight weeks of Parliament yield only the Spencer Street Bridge Bill, with Labor blamed for delay while opposition seeks to advance the public good. The piece condemns organised hypocrisy in Sacco and Vanzetti debates and previews the coming Federal Session in Canberra focusing on defence migration aviation and markets.
The text notes a voting system added to the Act at the direct request of fruit growers' representatives across states. It also mentions Canberra season plans with Federal Cabinet meetings in Melbourne to finalise a programme for Parliament, resuming in Canberra late September.
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