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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1947
Page
4
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A shire subcommittee led by Mie Numorkah Citizens outlines recommendations to curb mosquitoes. Targets include weekly kerosene oil applications, draining standing water, treating tanks, and boosting drainage with Shire Council support. The plan notes recent rains will boost mosquito numbers this summer and urges household action.
Reservoir readings dated September 19 indicate Hume at 1,250,000 acre feet and Kildon at 906,000 acre feet. The figures reflect fall to capacity for both reservoirs.
Mr Henry Rells aged 91 died at Quinn street after long life in Strathmerton district. He helped settle land titles and was one of seven neighboring farmers in the Moyre market area. Survived by the Bourehier and Cowan families, he was highly regarded and kept informed on state matters and horse exhibitions.
An account of Mrs Christina Treacy Wersiuk Ald of Melville-Podderert, aged about 61, who died in the early hours after a period of illness. The article mentions her family, a funeral service, and tributes from relatives and friends, with scattered recollections of her life and home.
October 16 marks Numurkah's 60th annual show with new prizes across divisions. Best stallion in Thoroughbred and Trotter Class wins 22 shillings, cattle herd tested cow competes for 22 shillings, and a trophy for best group of three purebred dairy cattle. Poultry seeks an efficient nest prize, dog class entries near 100 with general close October 10, early entries encouraged.
Cobram clinched the Murray League title with a 15 point win over Numurkah finishing the season undefeated. Numurkah led by seven points after three quarters before Cobram surged late to win 18.12 to 15.15. Key Cobram players included Butt Bros and Caldwell while Numurkah stars were the Duileys and L Thornton with Bourke and Lee among the scorers. Proceeds from the celebration go to district hospitals with booths and donations collected at the Numurkah ground and W Cartner’s office.
Committees in Nathslia and Numurkah organise enrolments for the Portsea holiday camp run by the Lord Mayor. The camp runs December to Estey with groups chosen by order. Eligible children aged 9 to 13 boys and 9 to 12 girls pay £2 10s including train fare. Priority to ex servicemen children and those unable to pay, with medical and dental care provided on site.
Notification under the Soldier Settlement Act 1946 announces Murray Valley Irrigation Settlement Area lots available for settlement. Discharged soldiers who applied by 24 September 1947 or already classified as suitable may submit settlement applications by 1 October 1947. Plans and details are at the Soldier Settlement Commission Melbourne Enquiry Branch.
Kilpatrick McLellan and Co Pty Ltd acting under instructions from the Trustees of the Estate of the late John Alexander Graham will submit to public auction as above.
The Numurkah District committees appoint Mr Petterson as secretary and ask parents to inform a committee member in their district if a child may attend. Each child costs £2 10s. arrangements will be made where needed to secure acceptance by the Lord Mayor’s committee.
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