Weekly Commentary on Inside Outsiders at Connell Meeting
Formerly on the outside now inside councillors are welcomed by Dr Myers who urges four suggestions. He notes new members show interest in municipal government and may shift from critics to defenders. Criticism, he says, often lacks evidence or is used to embarrass individuals. The column argues for fair, well-informed scrutiny and urges councillors to engage constructively with progress goals such as water reticulation, saleyards, and sewering, despite funding and labor hurdles.
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Dr Myers
Myers
Igus
Numurkah
Pico
Nimirkah
Mint
Nathalia
Strathmerton
Wunghnu
State Savings Bank
Depo
Mosquito Menace Tackled by Shire Council
A Shire Council meeting discussed a mosquito menace and considered requiring householders to adopt precautions. A proposed campaign by the Mosquito Association, led by Thomas and Wilson, includes treating water tanks with kerosene and clearing rubbish to reduce breeding sites. The engineer and health inspector were tasked to prepare a report for the next meeting.
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Sa Leer
Duniurbali Chazens
Ascoeia
al Hs
Mosquito le Association
Nuis
Thomas
Nhs
Messrs
F. Wilson
Hooper
Hanna
My WE
Apted
Cy Thornton
Dr Lancaster
Thornton
Hannon
Balance Sheet for Shire of Numarkah Waterworks Trust
Inspecting Officer D K Cameron certifies the balance sheet as true and correct for the Shire of Numarkah Waterworks Trust as at 31 December 1947 based on information and books, dated 5 August 1948.
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Shire of
Shire of Numarkah Waterworks Trust
D. K. Cameron
Numurkeh
Nathalia
Wungkan
Numurkah
Strathmerton
Thalia
Nathalig
Wunghau
B C. Gordon
J. K. Dancoces
Redeny
Treasury
Commonwealth
Tassie Hreek & Bonds
Revi We— Nathalia
Strath
Wunghnu
State Savings Bank
Jumurkal
Umurksh
Soldier Settlers Transport Service Discussion in Murray Valley
Mr WR proposes aiding soldier settlers in Murray Valley irrigation area with transport to connect settlers to Numurkah and show local interest in their welfare. Mr O Brien suggests arranging a transport service used in other towns. Mr J A Waldron notes growing interest and more goods, as the first settlers near Cooram and Numurkah expands with Numurkah as a business hub, to help settlers overcome access issues.
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Murray Valley
Numurkah
O'Brien
J. A. Waldron
Cooram
Numurkab
What Happened Thirty Years Ago
Extracts from the Leader file dated September 18 1918 report Lt Arthur Cope killed in action and other service news. It notes Private W J Lynch recovering from wounds, Sgt L H Canning awarded the Military Medal, Private Jack Varty receiving a wallet on final leave, Private R Robinette needing bone removal, Private I Bond seriously ill in France. Eric Harbison has passed MBBS exams, his brother Harold in Division H. E Adcock honored before leaving for Wagga. Numurkah Agricultural Society to discuss show wet or dry. A tablet to the memory of the late Mr Frederick Dockery.
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Liutenant
Arthur Cope
E. Cope
Mynee
W. J. Lynch
L. H. Canning
Finfey
Mra B. Close
Numurkah
Jack Varty
R. Robinette
I Bond
Waaia
France
Eric Harbison
Harbison
Harold
Wagga
E. Adcock
Brown, Corke & Co's
Numurkah Agricultural Society
Frederick Dockery
Unveiled at Wanghau Metho dist Church Next Sunday
In Waranga Council turmoil flares as engineer Castles apologises for criticising a deputation to the council. VF.U branch to demand an apology for accusing council of spending in the dark. Rushworth Progress Association seeks retraction of remarks. Stanhope Progress Association calls for council apology. Kaarimba Gun Club stages drives to fund Christmas hampers for soldiers, raising over £20. A service in the Church of England paid tribute to late Lieut Alex Dunn and Private Don Needham.
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Wanghau
Waranga
Kaarimba
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Victoria
Nomurksh
Athalia
Numuri
Wiz
Strathmerton Unghau
Waughau
Numurkah Urban District
MLV
Campbell Salon & Evening
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