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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1929
Page
5
A war memorial project reports further delays as fundraising lags. Contractors warn that completion hinges on securing additional payments, with estimates showing 900 for Panther and 1100 for other claims. Officials urge timely contributions to meet the contract terms and finish the erection in the coming days.
Parliament accepts transition bill but battles over leadership. Bruce Page government seeks public endorsement to end industrial strife, urging workers to invest in industry. Arbitration Act criticized after fourteen amendments, Court power debates, Labor tactics cited. Election promised to decide future leaders of Australian industry.
Rain and frosts slowed pasture growth and green winter feed while August rain improved conditions. Ploughing reached 540 acres, 120 acres harrowed, 140 cultivated as lucerne stands expanded. 8 acres new ground sown, 17 acres prepared for lucerne next year. Merino rams to be used only for crossbreeding. two young rams sent for college use. Hatching proceeds, season to end in September. egg output July 1077 dozen at 1s 6d and 1s 4d. Farmers class and public tractor demonstration judged successful with 65 attendees. Ireland brewing firm notes Australian barley often overvalued for malting despite fine appearance.
W A Eades retires as Melbourne branch manager of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co after 38 years. He will be succeeded by R V A McPherson, sub-manager of the National Bank in Melbourne, who resigns to take up the appointment and bring extensive experience and interest to the role.
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