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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1940
Page
4
American researchers cited by Agricultural Journal describe how cheap electric fences confine stock in pastures, deter pigs from rooting, protect buildings, and even train livestock. The report warns electricity is dangerous if improperly installed and notes varied experimental results and potential injuries.
The marriage of Newell D Cowan elder son of Mr and Mrs Cowan Temora NSW and Christina M daughter of Mr and Mrs Wirrick East Mandamar Bar metman was celebrated at St Pauls Presbyterian Church Bar metman on July 31. Rev Cunningham officiated. The bride wore a cream silk dress once worn by her mother. Bridesmaids Catherine Derrick and Nellie Wentworth wore cyclamen gowns with daphne bouquets. Groomsmen included Keith Cowan and David Tweddle. A duet by Rita and Geoff Tweddle followed the signing. Afterward guests were hosted by the bride’s parents at their home East Manying for the honeymoon. The couple will reside at Numur.
A wedding took place on Saturday July 27 at Vile Methodist Church. Dorothy Dan son, eldest daughter of Mr J Dan son, married Stan Goore Edward, third son of hir and Mrs W J Defls. The Rev H W Huches officiated, with Mar ine Fowler singing Love's Old Sweet Song. The bride wore a white gown with orange blossom and a tulle veil. Jessie Dawson attended in powder quiverite. The reception followed at the Wont Cafe Natholia. The couple departed for Nu train. bride wore aqua blue ensemble with burgundy accessories.
Nominations for vacant seats on the Numurkah Shire Council close Monday August 12. Retiring members Cra J B Mackenzie R C Gordon J W Lancaster and P D K O Hanlon are unlikely to be opposed. Council has postponed municipal seleyards due to economic constraints, with funds and rate increases limiting road works and amenities. Local residents debate road neglect versus tight council finances as winter budget pressures persist.
An extras district by the West Riding of the Shire of Tungamah sets an August 10 poll at Katandes Yahha North Yoummte and Dunbul hall with 8am to 4pm hours. Candidates are W. H. Hodge and T. C. A. Batey. Hodge, a progressive former rider representative, supports road works schemes while Batey, son of late Dr T. P. Batey, is popular but lacks public life experience. Nomination day is Monday August 12.
Cr Formby the North Riding member is retiring and is unlikely to be opposed. Other retiring councillors include Crs Hosie Hill and McKernan. After 11 years representing Dookie Riding Dr Ryan will not seek re election while Mr Cloke of Cosgrove will nominate for the vacant seat.
The Comforts Fund ball last Tuesday drew a good crowd and raised about £35 in receipts. Monte Carlo dance won by Ray Daly and Jean Newby yielded £1 14/-. Donations include £6 from Church of England Ladies Guild proceeds. Hostesses shift from private homes to M A Hall for group parties with supper provided. Waste collection begins this week with bags for old cotton woollen garments to Melville Street and Tocumwal Road residents. bells Thursday afternoon. The depot is Mr Coxon’s paint shop. residents asked to deliver waste material. Gala day arrangements to be discussed at the fortnightly committee meeting tonight.
War era notices praise local recruiting committees for the ALF. It notes shortages, reinforcements, and the need to keep the organization intact. It cites a Geelong Advertiser issue with prices, banking rates, and editorials attacking harsh judgments in labor cases.
An American paper recalls Garibaldi’s defiant line and Italy’s 1870-71 Franco-Prussian War role. It predicts the present war entry may provoke anger toward current Italian leaders and warns of a future reckoning as relations with Britain fracture.
At a Kyabram meeting of dairying factories, Nathalia factory delegates pressed for concessions to avoid liquidation amid emergency supply restrictions and wage disputes. A lengthy debate centered on cartage, canvassing, and securing support from the joint committee before a final report to the next council meeting.
Discussion at Rodney Shire Council reviewed government camps for wartime labor. Hastie noted workers earned seven pounds weekly for basic tasks, while Italians faced lower pay and substitution by Australians. The council supported the plan only if work was available for those on sustenance. A cinema ad follows with cast names and a plot hint, mentioning a murder and a character seeking admission to the Supreme Court.
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