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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1948
Page
3
The weekly column critiques wartime policies from conscription to nationalisations and subsidies. It denounces air force expenses and bank nationalisation while condemning waste in public departments. It questions pension gratuities for defeated MPs and calls for trust in the Fifth Security Loan.
The Rev D G Brimacombe officiated at the Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon April 3 for the marriage of Betty Coombs of Lemnos to William Ronald Purdie of Wanghu. The ceremony featured lace and tulle wedding attire, gladioli bouquets, and a reception for 100 guests at the Star Theatre. The couple will reside at Wanghau with a honeymoon in Adelaide.
The piece critiques federal messaging urging thrift under the Fifth Unity Loan. It argues officials should show they personally follow the guidance with concrete demonstrations, noting no evidence the government will set such an example.
Elizabeth Shir ley daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W Linehan Mundoona married Joseph James Cobbledick son of Mr and Mrs W J Cobbledick Lemnos at St Bren dan's Church Shepparton on Saturday April 3 Father Scott officiated The church was decorated with Easter flowers The bride wore white figured cloque with heart neckline pearls and an orange blossom coronet The bridesmaids Lorna and Mary Linehan wore blue crepe romaine gowns and blue hats The reception hosted for 500 guests featured Mrs Stan Dodds of Brighton in aqua and red roses were displayed The narrative ends mid sentence with Pride of place given to.
Miss Doris Christina Tremayne and Mr James Keith Cowan were married in a Melbourne Methodist church ceremony on February 28. The bride wore ice blue crepe with a blue velvet hat, carried blue delphiniums and pink tiger lilies, and was given away by her uncle H Tremayne. The couple will reside in Melbourne with a reception at The Wild Cherry in Collins Street.
Privates Les McCleary and George Burland on leave were given wallets by the Farewell and Welcome Committee. Others received inscribed gold medals, illuminated watches, and a large tree-planting prize. officials and clubs listed. The Katamatite Council pledged £1000 to the War Loan as public indignation rose.
School and church teams from Numurkah Cobram Waaia and surrounding towns posted scores in a busy round. Notable results include Numurkah 7 and 11 wins, Cobram 7 and 30 minute fixtures, Youaranmite 11 to 2, and Strathmerton 11 to 8 with Rev Blakemore and Rev Lengthorn noted.
The council voted to enforce dog registration under the act with double fees for late enrollments. Unregistered dogs in Numurkeh and the Eastern and Central districts face penalties, while the Western Moira inspector will begin rounds soon with no action until his report.
A list of donors to Numurkah War Memorial Hospital is acknowledged, bringing the cumulative contributions to £7160 14/8 from individuals and groups including the Basketball Association and multiple names such as H McKenzie and Gair Manufacturing Co. The last report showed £7066 3/8.
A cautionary note warns that ammunition may be scarce while guns remain plentiful and misloading or careless handling can cause fatal shootings. It urges unloading guns in vehicles and avoiding firing at movement, highlighting risks from barbed fences and ricochets.
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