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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.
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1941
Page
3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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