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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 20, 1938

Page

4

Alcohol debate fills Mechanics Mall audience in Australia

A large crowd gathered at Mechanics’ Mall on Sunday night for Mr F Arlington Burke’s address supporting the Liquor Trades Defence League campaign against abolition of dinuar licences. Dr W G Hager presided with speakers debating prohibition, government regulation, and social impact amid questions from the audience.

Mechanics’ Mall F. Arlington Burke Liquor Trades Defence League Dinuar W. G. Hager Ligwer Trades Dex Ansult Verdear Aunyane America Twreig W. Armstrong Burke Victoria

Wheatgrowers Form Nathalia Branch and Urge Unity

A Nathalia meeting saw the Victorian Wheatgrowers Association establish a local branch. Speakers Mr F Cullen and Mr J G McDonald urged compulsory organisation, outlined relief schemes, and backed orderly marketing to stabilise prices amid calls for a National Producers’ Council.

F. Cullen Beulsh Wheatgrowers' Association Bradley J. G. McDonald M.L.A Nathalia Victorian Wheatgrowers’ Association B. Bradley B.A.W. R.A McDonald Australia Cullen Commonwealth Wimmera Commonwealth Bank Board Sir Robert Gibson Deasty Hat Ape Sion Wile Royal Commission H. L. Simpson Mr Simpson Labor Party Lyons Mensies America Canada Eee Mr Cameron Cameron H. A. Mullett Wheatgrowers’ Federation Mc Donald al National Producers’ Council Katamatity Numorksh Strathmerton Cobrem Shepparton W. R. Kilpatrick GJ. Tuckett M'S.lc

Transport delays plague stock shipments at council meeting

At the Goul don Valley District Council meeting the failure of the Railways department to move cattle to Newmarket on time drew criticism. The trucking system demanded trucks at stated load times but faced delays and guarantees, with councils urging central inquiry due to repeated hold ups affecting cattle and sheep shipments.

Gouldon Valley Country Party Railways Department Newmarket Clise Meaklim North Mooroopnay Clapp Transport Central Council For Inquiry J. Mortimer Katanga

Petersime All Electric Hatchery Offers Egg Capacity

All Electric Petersime Hatchery advertises 32 000 egg capacity with new booking for custom hatching day old chicks and eggs. It lists prizes and blue ribbons for Austra and Leghorn breeds and provides price ranges for day old chicks and pullets from July to November with per hundred rates and sexed pullets.

Petersime Waite N.u-P

Scrub Stock Bill in Elimination Debate at District Council

The Scrub Stock Bill receives backing from the Goulburn Valley District Council of the UCP as members argue for eradicating scrub cattle and scrubbull production. McKay and McDonald press for clear definitions and enforcement while noting dairy yields and market impacts.

Goulburn Valley U.C.P Mc J. McKay Cobnim McDonald Country Party Australia Hiroed Hreda Vhaenety Gordons McKay Roy Feer Denmark Victoria R. Franklands Katandra J. McGee Ryan Mellee Franklands McMcKay

Lighting debate at Numbkall Chamber dinner

A Melbourne discussion on street lighting compares sodium and mercury vapor lamps. Mr Wright outlines cost factors, reliability, and the advantages for road versus pedestrian traffic as members weigh efficiency and long term pricing.

Numbkall Chamber of Commerce Numbah Shapparton Yarrawonga Tutunah Wright H Kearns Weiehie Petit Tise Wrieht Thomas Burwood Roa Melbourne Mi Wright

Landmark Speech Fragments From Dr Bowles and Others

Fragments reference Dr Bowles of Yarrawonga and Rook of Shepparton with Mr Crivell of NE district and Mr Hy Knight, district manager, in a cited reply. Details are incomplete but indicate a formal response or inquiry involving multiple regional figures.

Drs. Bowles Yarrawonga Aind Rook Shepparton R. 2 Crivell Disteiet Mje Hy Knight Suimuskalyise Eet

Grants For Shire Roads

The fragment discusses grants for road projects in a shire, mentioning funding, administration, and potential impact on local transport networks. It references authorities and possible timelines, but readable specifics are limited. The text remains unclear on exact amounts or recipients.

Church Notices Services To Cuplets Nert Sunday

Church notices list services for Sunday with details on arrangements and rituals. The notice mentions dates and times for collective worship and special readings, naming participants and organizers.

Alcohol Ruins Happy New Zealand Family Home

In a dry New Zealand district a once joyful home with loving children and a hardworking father collapses under alcohol abuse. Domestic neglect, debt, and conflict follow as the husband’s drinking worsens, leading to fears, arrest, and family breakup.

New Zealand Wiley

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