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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1941

Page

3

Fragmented Local Notice Not Useful for Summary

Incomplete OCR text provides no clear events or identifiable entities to summarize into a title and summary. The fragment lacks names, places, dates, or a coherent action to report.

Water Trust Moves to Impound Water

The Numurkah Water Trust held its monthly meeting at Sithaha yesterday with members including Tackett Lancaster McDowell and others. The auditor presented a lengthy report urging orders to enforce water retention and addressing concerns over accounts and proposed works while noting tentative steps to prevent parents from being abandoned and to extend the scheme.

Numurkah Water Trust Sithaha Tackett Thairman Lancaster McDowell Oetunny O'Hanlon Myers Hooper Joe Gordon Phinuck Prentice Nackongle Fe Trust At Voice Cant Prnnuek Ie SauiWrkah Joon Waluwoeks

Old Wanghnuites Se tting of Thursday gatherings in old town

Vague reminiscence recalls Thursday social events and a long list of names. The text mentions Miss Wate Jo, Mr Anderson, Mrs Evans, and others attending gatherings, with praise for a kindly host figure and reflections on community ties and social duties.

Daly Denway Petite Yate Hull Metihene Itisfuotory Coos Ambler Valet Sven Beet Fox Elsoud Evans Mir Hesloo Alex Anderson Anderson Meaars Uit Aml Brown Andersen

Contested Social Dissolution And Illness Report

The article records changes in an association's management and notes the illness of Miss Winnie Ambine in hospital. It mentions a meeting, a secretary Mr W W Watson, and a fundraiser idea of ten shillings per year. The tone is formal and local, reflecting domestic concerns.

Hogy Robbie W W. Watson Uig Winnie Ambine Hamnital Winnie

Wedding Bells for Foster District Couple

The eldest daughter of Bir and Percy Poster of Sf St Wilda to De Haig Hook. A bichon tea and reception at the Met Church marked the celebrations. Bride wore a brown cronmel frock, guests included Les Close of Tallygaroopna and Billingham of Bumbarths. Wedding breakfast served to a large crowd. music by Dave Osborne, S Montgomery, and McMaster. Phemie praised for her community work. speeches by Burgess Crozier and Patterson. Gifts were warmly received and well wishes extended for the couple’s future.

Bir Percy Wilda Les Close Tallygaroopna Bampton Dave Osborne S. Montgomery McMaster Phemie Les Siwaya Burgess Crozier Jack Patterson Len Close

Trewin Crosthwaite at Wesley Church Melbourne

On July 23 at Wesley Church Melbourne, Rev Dr C E Pale Jot officiated the marriage of Ethel May Crosthwaite youngest daughter of Mrs Crosthwaite Ballarat and Pilot Officer Arthur Henry Trewin RA A F elder son of Mr and Mrs J W Trewin Nathalia. The bride attended and was given away by her brother-in-law Sr P Cook wearing an apple green frock. A reception followed at Park Street East Brunswick.

Wesley Church Melbourne C. E. Pale Jot Ethel May Crosthwaite Ballarat T. H.crosthwaite Arthur Henry Trewin A.F J. W. Trewin Nathalia Inlaw Sr P. Cook Park Street Brunswick WC. Shave A. Stringer de. Coombs Fastern Dy. Harbison Western Moira W. C. Shaw Lee Dolphin-street Numurksh Mcc Donald Dolphin Streets McDonald Street Dolphin Street Walsh's Bridge Rhire Benalla Cy. Moss Tuckett League

Shovelton McPherson Wedding At Shepparton Church

Mise Edith Penust McPherson of Katamatite married Mr Wright Shovelton of Sorrento in Shepparton Methodist Church on a Saturday afternoon. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. M. McPherson, wore a cream lace over satin dress with a lace veil and carried camellias and heath. Bridesmaid Miss Kazra McPherson wore pink taffeta. Best man was Mr Harold Moore. ceremony overseen by Rev P B Barber. Reception for 80 guests at Shir Theatre lodge room, pink and cream decor. The couple planned to honeymoon by train, then settle in Alwood.

Mise Edith Penust McPherson Katamatite Wright Shovelton Sortonto Shepparton Methodist Church R. M. McPherson Katamatia Alfred Shovelton Sorrento P. B. Barber Mooroopna Arthur Burgess Kazra McPherson Harold Moore Kialla East F. Hoder Shir Theatre Myx McTheron Miss Shovelton Shovelton Alwon

Welfare and Comforts Fund Messages From War Fronts

A wartime appreciation letter roundup from Numurkah supporters describes parcels reaching troops in Libya after long delays. Soldiers express deep gratitude to home contributors, noting delight in desert rations, and send thanks to the Welfare and Comforts Fund committee.

Leo. Carroll Ganner RK Meridexux W. C. Geldart R. J. Homie Pre R. J. Lee J. Brown Leo. Pell Sin RS. Robinette Libya Pte W. G. Geldart Litiya B. J. Hoare Che Desert Numurkah R. J. Leet Cpl J T. Brown Namurkah Iran Iran Could Be, Born In A Letter.” | In Ecknow Parcel Prideaux Tobrule Disutt Hinde Gramn Tommies Maurice Wings

CWA Monthly Meeting Marks Farewell and Awards

The CWA held its Tuesday meeting with Miss McLean presiding. Secretaries Mrs Field and Mrs Wood returned after illness. A farewell to Mrs McPherson was given with best wishes for her forthcoming marriage. Melbourne conference report read, Comforts Fund cushion of £12 6d donated and won by Mrs Davies. Monthly Swiss roll contest won by Mrs Davies with Mrs Gillespie second. New hostesses Burnes Barfield and others introduced.

C.W.A Miss McLean H. Field Mra C. Wood Misa McPherson Melbourne Ashton Comforts Fund Mre . Davies Mra L. Gillespie Fesdames Burnes Barfield

Jubilee of the W.C.T.U. noted in Numruckal Sep

A brief item notes the jubilee of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union to be observed in Numruckal on September with speakers addressing the occasion. The fragment mentions Australia and pest-related phrases but lacks clear details.

W.C.T.U Numruckal

Cobram Notes and Local Appointments

Rain showers reduced the Cobram week while Mrs Woolford, daughter of Postmaster C Woolford, was appointed to the State Savings Bank stay in Cobram. Mrs Joseph Eaton died in a Melbourne private hospital on Friday, a respected church worker and Comforts Fund supporter. She leaves a husband two daughters and a son. Funeral held at Cobram Cemetery Saturday with Rev Foyster officiating.

Woolford C. Woolford State Savings Bank Cobram Melbourne Joseph Eaton Comforts Fund Mr Foyster

Farewell to District Soldiers at Kaarimba

A large crowd gathered in Kaarimba on Saturday evening to bid farewell to Pte Ralph Green and Dr J J Osbo. A musical programme followed by dancing and supper featured Miss D Rosa, Miss O Lewis, Miss Caldwell, Mr McMasters, Miss N Fowler, Master Ron Lowe, Mr R Pur die, Dor J J Osborne, and others with schoolchildren and accompanist Miss M Girdler. The Welfare Committee presented wallets and pencils, urging support for the forces as speakers voiced praise and wishes for safe return, noting the illness of Fletcher Green who could not attend.

Kaarimba Ralph Green J. J. Osbo D. Rosa O. Lewis Caldwell McMasters N. Fowler Ron Lowe R Purdie J. J.osborne R. C. Gordon U.S. League Resret Pte. R. Green Fletcher RAAF

Numurkah Shire Council forms committee to aid returned men

Minutes detail war rehabilitation efforts with RSL input. Debate over government policy on reemployment solves around grants, housing, and decentralisation. Council plans advisory role, supports repatriation, and seeks local cooperation as returned soldiers seek work and sustenance.

Jubilee celebration near WC TU announced by Jubilee

A local notice announces a Jubilee celebration organized by Jubilee colebrationn bel of WC TU hosting events upcoming this month. The item highlights community gathering publicity and date details for participants and attendees.

Jubilee WC TU

Numurkah Stock Sale Auctioneers Seek Sheep and Cattle Entries

Numurkah Stock Sale in Numurkah on Wednesday, August 27 invites entries of sheep and cattle. J McNamara & Co Auctioneers coordinate the sale with local agents and low rates advertised by several firms.

J. McNamara Campbell and CO

Picola District Meeting Debates By Laws And Repairs

Local representatives debated by law expansions including Numurkah garden, sanitation at a playground, and extending the shopping area. An inspector’s dog control issue led to a 2.6 per day impounding fee proposal. Roadwork to Katanga railway and Harding's weir completion were discussed along with Damranure bridge repairs cost estimates.

Garonne McDonell Mose Numurkah McDowall Moira Tuckerlanil Mackenzie Pinnuck Prentice

Namurkah and Cobram Auction Stock Sale Notices

Auction notices list multiple sales across Namurkah Cobram and Numurkah including stock and pig sales by Campbell Co Namara & Co and J Mer with dates to be announced. The report notes rooms, house and plantation assets along with consignor H A D McKenzie and Nathalia references.

Campebell & C Namurkah Kilpate Vick, McLellan Numurkah Campbell & Co Cobram

Auctioneers Stock 042 Station Sale Notice

Auctioneers stock 042 station advertises a sale. Readable fragments mention lots, possibly wheat and related agricultural goods. Details are incomplete. no clear date, place, or full terms are discernible from the OCR snippet.

Open Letter Urges Pelts for War Vest Warmth

The Sheepakin Vest Committers of the C.W.A appeal for pelts to supply vests for the RA AEE and RAN in Australia. They note mortuary value of pelts is small but vests aid airmen and trainers praise their jackets. They call for contact with local C.W.A. branches or D M Campbell, Group President.

Sheepakin Vest C.W.A Ra.a.e RAN Itralia Dominions RAAF

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