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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1947
Page
4
A reader in Shepparton objects to compulsory acquisition of banks and farms, arguing government overreach and democratic principles. The letter condemns political leaders for past farm sales, warns against profiteering, and jokes about political accountability at elections.
The Numurkah dairy suppliers defend product quality and hygiene in a public reply to accusations from A. E. Leffers & Co. They state cows’ care and milk delivery meet Health Department standards and deny feeding pig scraps or non approved items. The letter asserts support from the Dairying Division and Milk Board and invites customers to report issues or praise.
A letter discusses options for Melville Street widening in Numurkah. Proposals include moving buildings back 33 feet, underground gutters, concrete drainage with a sloped roadway, narrowing verandah posts, and prohibiting street parking to ease congestion.
A reader praises the town’s progress including War Memorial and plans for tennis courts and water improvements. The letter argues that lasting development depends on human factors and civic engagement over the next 30 years.
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