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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1915
Page
4
The speaker defends clerking as a respectable job while noting the strain of modern office systems. He argues clerks could be more productive if bosses allowed brief tea breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon, suggesting short rests boost output.
The Numurkah Town Band held its half yearly meeting in an anxious mood as financial strain and declining public support pressed the group. President McPherson praised recent improvements, noted modest funds and member effort, and outlined ongoing practice and fundraising, while Hickey the new bandmaster impressed officials and a refreshed committee planned further steps to keep the band alive.
Postal officials warn Australian soldiers at the front are not receiving letters and parcels from home. A sample address form is provided listing Regimental No Rank Full Name Unit and location details. Rates for parcels up to seven pounds vary with weight, and small extra charges apply for heavier items.
Northern District Trustees and Bendigo residents debated war relief at the weekly meeting. A proposed donation of 100 pounds was supported to fund the Victorian Day Fund and aid wounded soldiers, with directors empowered to allocate further sums as needed. The motion passed with amendments to increase the donation and extend support to patriotic efforts.
The secretary records numerous gifts to the Numurksh Hed Cross Society including McClarn Bros and Mrs Crupar-Pair of fowls for 6364, a Hot water beetle and cushion, a water bottle, linen parcels, and other items. A meeting is planned Friday afternoon to announce Friday’s work and consider a large attendance and import items to be brought forward.
The Reed of Nomnorkah reports Auguek services at Keotor and Wanghou with Holy Communion mornings and evenings. Rector urges offerings and food for aprigas, weekly visits to Tavergordon Mywas Strathmerton and nearby towns, and requests subscriptions and article donations for the church shop and wartime relief efforts.
A State Cabinet circular invites municipal councils to cooperate in securing an adequate labor supply during widespread military service. The plan aims to minimize disruption by arranging local labor sharing, with emphasis on wheat growing districts. It notes some diversions will be needed and seeks to match labor demand with available workers while keeping as little disruption as possible.
A fragmented note asserts the ministry can rely on cordial and patient cooperation for arrangements to be carried through by the Government Bureau, indicating planned formal processes and administrative support.
A Saturday rifle shooting event in damp conditions saw about 330 rounds fired. Notable performances included R. Filpatrice 46 and W. Carter 4 from the shooters list, with Ly Al Darkory registering 47. Close behind were A. Graham 8 and Grant 2, while W. Willis and J. Murray posted lower totals.
A fragmented report covers a recent school event with performances by Misses and Masters including Rocklif, Harbin, Frampton, and Frampton, plus recitations and instrumental pieces. The Mischanios Hall gathering also notes the Numurkaly find District Diotrases Tllot Society meeting, with expenditure and officers listed, led by Rev A J Collcott and A D Hagnow.
A prominent ad recounts testimonials claiming Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured kidney and back pain for fifteen years. Mrs Kalvy describes chronic pain and relief after use, while another statement from Kalyy asserts long lasting benefit. The notice urges purchase at 23 96 per bottle from Pooster-McClellan Co.
A letter requests immediate support from the public to supply clothing and food for needy children. It calls for winter relief, warm meals, and essentials via the Commercial Board at Windsor Station, Melbourne, naming Railway Committees and Australian women’s committees as coordinators.
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