Local Classifieds Fragment Teems With Ads and Oddities
A garbled barrage of classified snippets from Numurkah includes items for sale and services such as milking equipment, harnesses, cleaning, electrical repairs, sporting goods, fabrics, and pet rolls. The noisy text lists vendors like Pocknee and Frency's with scattered contact cues and stray product mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocknee
Numurkah
J. M. Greig
Tne Buttler
Louis Homon
Chomlat
Frency's
Death Mills Snuffs Light at Melbourne in 80th Year
John Mills formerly of Waals dies at Melbourne on July 25 in his 80th year. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth and family including Agnes June and Andrew. Interment details are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obitmary
Waals
John Mille
Melbourne
Robert
Helen Mills
Wasia
Ays
Wil‘liams
Numurkah
Thompson
Thomas Mills
F Patten
Baullamaugh
J. W. Hansen
G. Nicholson
A. E
Joe") Darling
Swan Hill
Miller Stores
Bicon’s
Nathalia
Livert
Cooper's Creek
In Memoriam Hurdle and Family Notices
In memoriam notices recalling the passing of August 1 1941 express love from Jubn and children and grandchildren. Messages honor Wift and Mary Henri vty Huedie with family lineages and dates, noting lasting remembrance and tied to a single family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wift
Mary Henrivty Huedie
al Katamatite
William
Daugierindew
Jean
Malva
Laurity
Ernest
Dorothy
Bereavement Notice for Mrs Warwood and Family
Mrs Warwood and family thank friends for letters cards and personal messages of sympathy during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwood
Nomination for Four Councillors in Shire of Tungamah
Notices announce the August 24 1944 election of four councillors to fill vacancies in Tungamah Shire. Nomination details date time and place including Shire Hall and Presbyterian Hall Tungamah with forms and eligibility under Local Government Act. Francis Bartlett Shire Secretary urges attendance and proper nomination procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coungilbut
Andrew Stevhen
Mulquiney
William H. J Mrads
Joseph Y. Magee
John Francis Kebly
Kidimer
Wyttslusting
Oncur
Shire Hall
Kretki
Seetia
Nomur Seutiin
Kah
Aigmad
Luash
Francis Kawati Bartlett
Numurkah Leader notes rain and war effort updates
The Numurkah Leader reports a brief rain event of 24 points easing the dry spell and urges farmers to prepare for longer days. It lists local election officials, registration totals, and a visit by Lieut General Whitham who praises V D C members for their service and calls for ongoing readiness and monthly gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C
Invergordon Red Cross Branch Annual Meeting set
The Invergordon Branch Victorian Division of the Australian Red Cross Society will meet at the Invergordon State School on Thursday August 10 at 2.30 p.m. The session will present the Annual Report and Balance Sheet, and include election of office-bearers. L. G. Scott is Hon. Secretary, C. Patrick President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah Agricultural Society
Pam
Invergordon State School
L. G. Scott
C. Patrick
Len Jobson August 1940 loving memory remembrance
Forever in our hearts. Len Jobson mourned with wife and children. The brief notice honors his memory from family.
Family thanks readers for sympathy after bereavement
Rev P. E. afi Mrs Haynes de sire express gratitude for letters and telegrams sent during their sad bereavement. They cannot reply to all and ask those who see this note to accept it as a personal expression of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Afi
Haynes
Engagement MANN WELLINGTON Kath leen Moon to L A C Harvey
Kath leen Elizabeth Moon daughter of Major and Mrs T B Moon of Canterbury will wed Lance Corporal Allen Harvey son of Mrs I and the late Mr W J Wellington of Rox Hill in an R A F ceremony. The couple reside at 31 Hopetoun Avenue Canterbury and 12 Bracktrees Rox Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann-Wellington
Kathleen Elizabeth
T. B. Moon
Hopetoun Avenue
Canterbury
L.A.C. Allen Harvey
W. JD. WelLington
Brace-ttrees
Rox Hill
Invergortion
Impounded Geldings Put Up for Sale at Kilpatrick’s Yards
The Shire of Numurkah impounds two geldings, Wlaz Face with one white front leg missing, and 1 Ligh! Ba a gelding with four white legs and no visible brand. Both are to be sold on August 18 1944 at Kilpatrick's Sale Yards unless claimed. Expenses must be paid. Poundkeeper H Williams indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkahay
Kilpatrick
H. Williams
Poundkeeper
Watkin's Products Probate Notice in Supreme Court
Executors named in the will of a deceased farmer will apply to the Supreme Court for probate. John Waldemar Hansen and Norman John Edney Heal of Kalunga plus John Mills of Wamia Retired are appointed executors. The application dates from June 6 1942 and probate was filed July 8 at Morisoron Teare solicitors Numurkah and National Mutual Buildings Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mills
Wamia
Firmen Deera
John Waldemar Hansen
Baulkamaugh
Norman John Edney Heal
Kalunga
Thervin
Supreme Court
Ed Morrison & Teare Numurkah
National Mutual
Collins Street
Melbourne
Numurkah Show Date Restored Amid Clashing Schedules
The Numurkah Agricultural Society resolved to revert to the usual show date, choosing Thursday October 12 after noting a clash with Finley Society. President Mr E CWatters chaired a well attended meeting discussing livestock cuts, prize money boosts, and displays from agriculture and irrigation departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah Agricultural Society
Finley Society
E. C. Watters
Melbourne Woolbrokers’ ‘Association
Corporal Seymour
Messrs Parker and Crighton
J. E. Harp R
H. Formby
J.D Hendy
J. V. Bourchisr
R. Firs
Messr Holdenson
Nielson
Department of Agriculture
Water Supply Commission
Eyes in the Night at Town Hall with Dunain Maclain
The town hall screens Eyes in the Night showing Dunain Maclain the film’s top sleuth, with Edward Arnold Ann Harding Donna Peed and Friday the dog. The associate feature Danger in the Pacific stars Leo Carillo Andy Devine Louise Alibrutton. Friday’s big draw One of Our Aircraft is Missing features Eric Portman Hugh Williams Bernard Mil les and George Withers. Also A Gentle Gangster with Barton MacLane Molly Lamont and Dick Wessell. A referendum committee is organized after NumurkaK and Cobram visit by Mr J G McDonald Minister for Water Supply. Delegates from centres expected. Numurrksh Auxiliary re elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunain Maclain T
Edward
Arnold
Ann Harding
Donna Peed
Friday
Pacific
Leo Carillo
Andy Devine
Louise Alibrutton
England
Eric Portman
Hugh William Bernard Millis
George Withers
Barton MacLane
Molly Lamont
Dick’ Wessell
Brittany
J. G. McDonald
Numarkak
Cobram
Vale
McDonald
J. McEwen
MILR
Indi
Ralph Thompson
Jor
Aistick
Benalla
Nu murkah Presbyterian Church to mark 62nd anniversary
Advertisements note the 62nd anniversary celebration of Nu murkah Presbyterian Church with special services on August 13 led by Moderator Victoria Rev Waller Maclean. Also scheduled are Red Cross, Welfare and Comforts Fund, Agricultural Society, and college reunion events with officers elected and details announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah Presbyterian Church
Victoria
Waller Maclean
Invergordon Red Cross
Welfare and Comforts Fund
R.S.L
Numurkah Agricultural Society
The
Agricultural Society
Namurkah
J. D. Galt
C. R. Gray
Royal Institute For the Blind
Numurkah
A. S. Marshall
Walter Maclean
Presbyterian Church of
Macleean
C. Diuiley
War Hero Pilot Alex McLellan Receives D P C Award
News from Numurkah and surrounding areas notes Pilot Officer Alex McLellan of Killerberrin Western Australia received the Distinguished People’s Cross after wounds from enemy action. His parents Mr and Mrs A E McLellan, longtime residents of Kearimba district, learned he had left hospital and earned the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. “Webellan
Killerberrin
W.A
D.P.C
A. E. McLellan
McLellan
Kearimba
George McLellan
Maggie Moss
Messrs F G
W. L. Moss
Pretty Nuptials at Numurkah Uniting Norma Jean Williams and Alan Matthews
Miss Norma Jean Williams and Mr Alan M Mon ash Matthews wed at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Numurkah on Saturday June 10 officiated by Rev J B Allison. The bride’s ivory gown with heart shaped beading and lace trim featured a long veil and bouquet of chrysanthemums and fern. The groom wore a formal suit with attendants including bridesmaid Valda Williams and flower girl Elaine Williams. A reception followed with guests wearing spring colors and decorative corsages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Numurkah
Saburday
Norma Jean Williams
Alin M Monash Matthews
J. B. Allison
B. H. Williams
Dunbulbulane
Valda
Elaine Williams
F.C. Matthews
B. H. Canbraimy
Bes
Merle Hodge
Jace
Georgelly
Walle
Rei Ansi
Mullins
Abel
Wedding of Sykes Hilder St Goong Parish
The Church of England ceremony joined Miss Sykes and Mr Hilder on a Saturday in a Prince style dress bridegroom attended by LAC Corlenden and RAAF, with about 30 guests at Good Luck cafe. The couple planned a honeymoon at Lorne after a reception attended by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Goong
Church of England
Friends of
Olive
Sykes
Numutkih
Ronald Briderick Soy
RAAF
F.C. Wiser
Tumburlup
West Australia
Davis
H. J. Bennett
Eunice’ Charior
Lac Corlenden
RAA PE
E Daley
Hilder
Toransport
Chase
Daphne
Lorne
Ghir Tee Promises Best Accommodation at Numurkah Hotel
The notice proclaims guaranteed comfortable rooms and high quality meals at the Numurkah Hotel's department, noting efforts to ensure liquor supply during the war and promising well-appointed dining. It emphasizes guest comfort and dining quality as a key feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Rooma
Numurkah Hotel
Fragmented Memoir Fragment on Irrigation Policy and Local Figures
The fragment recounts a complex, disjointed scene involving Pioneer Irrigation and various individuals linked to local governance and land development. It references discussions among organizations and figures like Reynaldo End Obey and foundations in a rural district, with mentions of pollutions and a bank of a creek.
Also Mentioned on This Page
King Strest
Melbseras
Jack Campbell
Fhees Neverbah
L. T. Cussen
Phos
A. T. Gilmour
L. A. Martin
Shepparton
State Assurance Company Limited
National Trustees
Executors & Agency Co
Newmarket
Young Husband Limited
Numurkah and
Cobranr
Ogblan Fabry
Younghushon! Limited Weed
Fnthes
Younghusband Limited
Sumurkel
Ie Cobram
Cr. W. Hodge
Sumurkai & Branches
VSS
Vheann Shepperton
Numurkab
APPIA
Ue Hoorset
National Trustees Executors & Agency Coy, OF Australasia Ltd
Queen St
Ciaamberlin
Phong M
7 Younghusband Ltd
Numureah
James Williams
Seesrty “Vek
Crook
Lares
James. Williams
Nox
Molkine
Wien
Namurkoh
Namurkan
Aurdle
Heiry
Jack
Rory
Valerie
John
Henry
Shire OF
Tungamah
Walter Macle
Guesday
Igia
About & A.m
Ami
Liz
Cillers Ws
Lawrence
Odwyer
C. SN
Chapman J. W. Oliver
F. S Bartlett
Nomurkah Plumber and Tinsmith
XK. F. Trewin
Melville Street
Mra Porsi
Tania Alambing
Tinamith
Sopire
Numurrah Town Hall
Jervasont
Numuriah Welfare and Comforts Fund
Rl: Club
C. Martin
F. J. Webster
San Deorotcches
St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
M.C
Maclean
J. R. Watkins
Town Hall
No” Campeiza
Biel Acciliery
Numurksh
jMre A
Marshall
Hasneee
Jim
Institute
Intervent
Gratian Street
Carlton
A. B. Morris
G. H. Close
Tullygaroopna
Matthews — Williams
George Watson
Pioneer Irrigation
Ravina
Bones
Mage
He Allan
Ayant
Reynaldo
Lenin
Sip
Barry
Mr Cukuder
Pollut Mlerye
Callander
Miverte
Dane Caluneer
Pal
Hk Honda
Tiala Creek
von Sinnins
Neemegalt
Otis
Soler Boy
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