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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1947
Page
3
At a Wheatgrowers' Association gathering in Numurkah Victoria tensions rose over a proposal for nationalisation incentives. Speakers clashed as the chairman debarred questions showing party politicking and a push by allies for parliamentary action.
The text portrays a wartime era debate as leaders seek to avert a deep recession. It notes Australia and Britain facing economic strain, with talk of tax reductions, increased government spending to sustain trade, and a push to revive production. A go slow labor movement and reduced hours worsen outlook as observers warn of looming reckoning.
A Goulburn Valley Law Institute has been formed with W Stife Numurkah elected member of the Council and P Deane elected President with his son as secretary. The column mourns the death of George Dudley a former Numurkah football captain and community member. Funeral arrangements to be held tomorrow with sympathies extended to M Karnes of South Numurksh on the sudden death of Lola (Mrs Roy Whitehead).
Sevan Lieut Vernon Lee returns to the front in Numurkah area after bombardment. Mr Kenyon broken leg on transport to front. Vinnie Walter Sutton reports recovery from shoulder wound. Private Albion Broome awarded Military Decoration. Bert and Archie Cripps declared fit to return to firing line. A new brick Methodist Church planned at Waaigha. Central Wool Committee bans wool shipment to brokers until overseas trade normalizes. Numurkah Comforts Fund formed led by Rev E Haykinson and Miss Woghtoian. Katamatite public meeting volunteers in wartime work. Numurkah show public booth vote defeated by five to one. Train service reduced on Goulburn Valley line due to coal strike.
Numurkah defeats Berrigan by 12 21 to 12 15 in wet conditions at Cobram to advance in the Murray League final. Hendy L Thornton Jackson Crozier J Thornton Bourke starred for Numurkah. Baxter Ross Ednie Lee Pyle led Berrigan with strong shows. Goalkickers include L Thornton 5 Groves 2 Cowan 2 and Jackson.
The article urges regular cutting back of native Australian plants, especially scented boronia, to prevent straggly growth. It notes varied responses among species to cultivation, with some flowering better when lightly starved or pruned after bloom, and recommends dedicating a garden space to dwarf native shrubs suited to slightly acidic soils.
Public auction announced by Dalgety Co Ltd for the estate of the late Joe Grant. Sale to be held Thursday September 18 at 1.30 PM. Solicitors for the estate are listing the items for bidding. Local sale details provided by MARUNGS.
Land parcel described as Lot 17 and 19 in Section C Parish of Dunbalbslane County Moira. Certificate titles Vol 3301 Fol 660054 and Vol 3301 Fol 660055. Located two miles from Marungi School and Post Office. An 88 acre farm under wheat on shares with red and grey loam soil, cleared apart from a shade belt. Buildings include old house and sheds. dams fed from Water Commission channel. fencing in good order. Much of property unused for nine years yet in great heart.
A sale notice lists items offered at an unreserved sale including Schumacher Grate and Pickler Cooper Engine McKay Harrows Chaffcutter Headers and Litter equipment banded with various wheels and trolleys. Equipment includes Gibbons Disc Cultivator Cox Water Tank on wheels and a Gig with motor wheels plus hay forage and galvanised iron supplies.
The Reader's Digest August issue cites Harry Emerson Fosdick asserting that a renewal of intelligent personal religion would reduce demand for psychiatrists. He argues religion rooted in life purpose and devotion to others fosters inner serenity and mental health, while self reproof and responsibility are crucial to true faith.
J McNamara and Co local agents for Dodge Bros list upcoming stock sales and tractor auctions. September 11 Nathilia Stock Sale 12 Numarkah Stock Sale 25 Cobra Monthly Sale announced for Australian Estates co. LTD Lanz Bulldog Crude Oil tractors featured in the listings.
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