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Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1943

Page

2

August to September Stock and Calf Sale Schedule

The notice lists upcoming sales at Cobram Numurkah Shepparton and Numurkah Stock Sales from August 18 through September 17. Events include pig and calf sales, cattle sales, and stock sales conducted by McNamara Co Kilpat Tick McLellan Co Young husband and others.

Young Husband Limited Shepparton Numurkah McNamara & Co Shepparton Younghusband Kilpat Tick, McLellan & Co Numurkah Youngthusband

Younghusband Limited Sale of Cattle and Sheep Entry Notice

Friday auction advertisement announces Younghusband Limited will sell cattle and sheep on August 27 1943 entries invited for the sale with details on lots and terms.

Younghusband Limited

Local Notices and Advertisements from Numurkah

A dense ad page lists seed sales for Lucerne Sudan grass and millet, woolpacks and farming gear, auctions of Belar feed oats and chaff, electrical repairs, and sport goods. Lost items include a motor car plate and a collie named Toby. Utilities and chemist ads promote Hamon lung tonic and Louis Hamon prescriptions. Political comment accepted by A. E. Morris, Leader Office.

Lucerne Sudan Gerald Heard Numurkah J. McNamara & Co Toby F. B. Amor Melville Street Hamon Louis Hemon F.P.S Louis Hamon J. N. A. Greig A. E. Morris

Death of Charles Donald Gordon at Moo roopna Base

Obituary notes the death of Charles Donald Gordon known as Reilly on August 17 at Moo roopna Base Hospital. He was the husband of Johanna and father of Eileen and Kit.

Gordon Mooroopna Base Hospital Charles Donald Reilly Johanna Eileen Kit

Amusements and Meetings at Katanga and Town Hall

A card party and social evening to Bruce Christie at Katanga Hall tonight. Admission two shillings for ladies in a basket. Charity football match for Mooroopna Hospital at Numurkah showgrounds next Saturday. R.A.A.F. teams A.R S versus E.R.S. dance next Friday night August 20 at Town Hall Mooroopna Hospital conducted by Numurkah Fire Brigade and Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary.

Bruce Christie Katanga Hall Mooroopna Hospital Numurkah Showgrounds R.A.A.F A.R S v. E.R.S Town Hall Numurkah Fire Brigade Ladies’ Hospital Katanga S. G. Davis Crookwell New South Wales Numurkah Church of England E. Woolstenholme Davis J. Lee Invergordon

Bereavement notices for Browne and Dunbulbalang events

Mr and Mrs W F Browne and Violet and relations thank friends for cards letters telegrams calls and sympathy in the loss of their dear son and brother who died of wounds in New Guinea. Special thanks to Rev Packett and neighbors. Also thanks to friends for letters and telegrams on husband’s death.

Shire of Numurkah Clerk Thanks Ratepayers in Letter

A formal note from a Shire Council representative thanks the ratepayers of Numurkah for electing him unopposed. He pledges to safeguard the riding and shire interests and expresses duty and pleasure in serving.

Miller Seeks Council Seat In Tungamah Elections

A. C. Don Miller, a candidate in the Shire of Tungamah elections, appeals to ratepayers to spend shire rates in the parishes they are collected from and asks for support to serve faithfully on Thursday, 26th.

A. C. (Don) Miller

Central Riding honor you have paid me in re

Central Riding honors and honors paid, honoring an individual for enduring support and service. The note emphasizes gratitude and recognition, reflecting a ceremonial acknowledgment within the community.

Nominees Named for Victorian Electoral Division Race

Commonwealth electoral nomination list for the Division of Indi includes John McEwen Gerald Patrick O Day and Charles Walter Sandford. Poll to be held Saturday August 21 1943 with polling places across Numurkat Invergordon Kagimba Katandra Katandra West Katunga Mawungi Naringaningsbak Wunghan Yabba Yabba Youanmite and note of polling places advertised August 14 1943. Beechworth dated August 10 1943 by Returning Officer John McPherson.

State OF Victoria Indi House of Representatives Parliament of the Commonwealth John McEwen Stanhope Farmer Gerald Patrick O'Day Bourke St Welbourne Charles Walter Sandford Henry St Greensborough Commonwealth Numurkahere Numourkah Shire Ral Drammure Invergordon Kagimba Katematite Mechanics Katandra Katandra West Katunga Mawungi Naringaningsbak

Public Meeting to Nominate Committee at Numurkah Racecourse

A public meeting will be held in Town Hall Numurkah on Friday next 20th inst at 3 p m for the purpose of nominating three persons as a committee of management of the Numurkah Racecourse and Recreation Reserve.

Town Hall Numurkah

Miller Candidature Rally for Tungamah Election

Supporters of Mr Don Miller are urged to rally next Thursday August 26 and ensure votes are recorded before 4 pm when polls close. Miller stands for the seat at the request of many ratepayers and pledges to advance the riding and shire interests. Holiday agitation revived Rodney Shire Council decides to pursue Saturday proclamation of universal measures.

Don Miller Tungamah Rodney

Pilot Officer Welch Missing From Air Operations

The Personal Column reports Pilot-Officer Welch is reputed missing after air operations on August 1. He was head teacher at Katanga State School before enlisting in April 1942 and had been in England for about a month after training in Australia and Canada. Friends hope for good news.

Welch Bairnsdale Oficer Welch P.O. Welch Katanga State School England Australia Canada

Death notices from Mooroopna and Numurkah district

The Mooroopna Hospital reported the morning death of Mr Charles Donald Reilly Gordon after long illness. Longtime Drumswure resident and former Numurkah shire contractor, he retired to Numurkah on health grounds. Sympathy extended to Mrs Gordon and family. Also, Mr Thomas Stratton died at Mooroopna Hospital on Saturday aged about 58, born in Numurkah, once a footballer and Fire Brigade member. He married a daughter of W Linehan of Bunbartha. he and his wife survive. Funeral was at Numurkah Cemetery with many Victorian Railways workmates in attendance.

Charles Donald Mooroopna Hospital Thomas Stratton Numurksh Numurkah The Victorian Railways

R A A F Unit Thanks Nu Murkah For Hospitality

The adjutant of Group 812 R A A F Tocumwal requests the thanks of 13 A R D to Nu Murkah residents for their generous hospitality to the troops. The unit will soon move to active service. Numurkah Presbyterian Church marks 61st anniversary with the dedication of communion furniture and a baptismal font plus over £100 in church funds donations.

R.A.A.F A. Stringer Tocumwal Numurkah Numurkah Presbyterian Church J. B. Allison W. E. Roberts Church Fonds

Adots Fire Brigade Dance For Mooropona Hospital

A dance is planned by the Fire Brigade next Friday night to raise funds for Mooropona Hospital. A public meeting to elect a committee for Nu morkah racecourse management occurs Friday afternoon at 3 in the Town Hall. A football match is scheduled Saturday involving RAAC teams at joorcopna Hospital.

Fire Brigade Mooropona Numorkah Joorcopna Hospital Ra.a

Invergordon Red Cross Annual Meeting Held

Seventeen members attended the Invergordon Red Cross annual meeting at the Invergordon Wony on August 8. The report covers funds raised, activities for War relief, clothing drives, donations, and the classed items prepared for evacuees. The group thanked officers and supporters and noted earnings from a euchre party and a market stall boosting funds.

Invergordon Itaneh Invergordon Wonoy Avergeni Red Cross Cial Ay Vaneh Durine P Cnoe War Fund Po.w. Fund Ieee Mre Numurkah Gsrmy Wate Nur Amd Wimg Red Mike Iryorg Rit Cally Red Cross M. White A. Scott Don Mily Denis Hickey Jan Patrick

Murray Valley Irrigation project report urged for prompt completion

Secretary Millo receives a copy of the chairman of the Water Supply Committee report to the Premier. The association's recent quest advocates completing the Murray Valley Irrigation project without delay. East soil notes an suggestion concerning Mr Millot.

Millo Priet’s Association Murray Valley East Soil Millot

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cobram King Street Melbourne Jack Campbell Menager L. T. Cussen A T. Gilmour L. A. Martin State Assurance Company Limited National Trustees, Executors & Agency Co Newmarket Numurkah Stock Sale RSES James Williams Gerald Heard Los Treacy’s Numarkah F.P S Shire OF Central Riding Ladies and Gentlemen Commonwealth of Australia Commonwealth Electoral Act Drs W. Prentice W. L. Moss Central G. J. Tuckett Western J. Ft. Myers Moira Teers Red Cross Annual Meeting Nathalia Murray Valley Irrigation
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