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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1941
Page
3
Sir Five Metthorsim, chairman of the Wheat Stabilisation Board, said preliminary examinations show many growers expect converters despite mixed areas. He warned delays impact normal acreage comparisons and stressed the need for collective action rather than individual efforts.
A fragmented wartime piece highlights peak savings targets and public appeals. It notes Australians urged to contribute, England’s war effort, and the drive toward a 25 million pound objective by end of June.
The Katandra district sports day at Memorial Grounds drew eight schools including Katandra Katandra West Invergordon Marungi Wagcarandal West Invergordon South Youanmite and Pine Lodge North. Whyvarandall West won the Weeregate shield with Katandra runners up. Organiser Gordon Murdoch head teacher of Invergordon School received congratulations. A dance followed, with many events and results for under 15 under 14 and other age groups listed.
District news reports J G McDonald MLA as RSL reunion speaker and Howie of the state executive. G B Lethbridge faces Dr N Smith in Corowa electorate. electorate includes Barooga Tocumwal. Murray Valley irrigation funds may be exhausted next month. calls to back a grant for completion. Easter marriages listed: A Ritchie to J Radcliffe Vita OConnor to W Elligate Nite Smith to Frank Crawford. Ground conditions worsen and haltings noted. Comforts Fund benefit held Wednesday night succeeded.
Final figures list Waggarandall West as winners with 194 points ahead of Katandra West at 174 and Marungi at 128. Other teams include Katandra, Invergordon, Invergordon South, Pine Lodge North and Youanmite with varying points. Events covered include high jump long jump relay junior relay and several chasing and novelty races.
Katandra North Red Cross members discussed cutting out of tropical pyjamas, wool distribution for knitting, and a market stall yield of five shillings. A parcel with gloves and pan covers was sent to headquarters. Donations beyond monthly subs were received from Mes James Hannaford Mills F A Batey and LM Church.
Elsie Rathbone and Beatrice Hutchinson receive kitchen teas with gifts from friends and local hosts. Mr James Crosskell, former Nathalia H.E. headmaster, dies in Melbourne after car accident. Elizabeth Mounter, longtime district resident, dies at 70 after 60 years in the area. W R Down passes away at Kotupra after Bath years residence.
Mrs W. Morrix chaired the final Strathmerton CWA gathering with a demonstration on Afghan drug making by Mrs J. V. Bourchier. A plain scenes competition was won by Mrs R. Wilson. Hostesses were Mesdames H. and P. Heal. Next meeting will contest infant's knitted singlet to be donated to Mooroopna Hospital.
Kilpatrick McLellan & Co Numurkah announce a yarding of about 1000 sheep and 150 cattle for Wednesday. The sheep include x bred and cbk ewes with joins, plus fat sheep and lambs. Cattle are well grown with steers, milking heifers joined to Jersey stock, springers and fats. Buyers urged to attend for best choices. next Cobram sale expected with more entries.
The No murkah Water Trust held its monthly meeting in Nathalia with Coms Tuckett chairing and members present. Correspondence from Mrs Merrill discusses domestic use only water and meter installation questions. Dunn Son and Stone analysts report treated water analysis shows it is potable and not harmful to plant life. Mr W C Shaw reports rates totaling £251 15s 5d.
A composite notice lists district youths enlisting for active service abroad with names such as F. Batey Berry C R Bacon and D G Blackley along with various community event details. Also included are Mooroopna Hospital support, Sheffield Handicap race results, nurses handicap, district schools relay, bicycle events, dancing events, and open sword dance prizes, all with prize money and entry notes.
MCNAMARA & Co. and CAMPBELL & Co. report a fine lot of young crossbred ewes and wether weaners with strong comeback lines, plus straight lines of well grown stock. They also list 11 year old crossbred and comeback wethers in fat forward condition and 10 choice dairy heifers. Further entries expected.
On Wednesday April 16 at 2 pm Kilpatrick McLellan & Co Pty Ltd Numurkah will sale 1000 sheep including 3 year old joined ewes and mixed ages ewes joined BL Rams 150 cattle 28 dairy heifers 37 Shorthorn heifers 4 cows and calves 10 steers 14 two year old well grown calves and more with 50 fat sheep and lambs. A good yarding expected and buyers urged to attend with confidence.
Auctioneers and agents list for DODGE BROS cars and trucks and several stock sales. Campbell Kilpatrick McLellan J. McNamara companies scheduled Numurkah sales on April 9 16 and 23 and Cobram monthly sales on the 11 and 15 with 3000 sheep advised. Local notices include insurers and steamship lines.
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