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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1947
Page
5
Editor notes a plan for a suggested hostel in Numurkah drawing strong support from locals including Dame Susie Salter and other town figures. Discussion centers on a 40 pound hike to fund the project and potential weekly meetings to finalize details at Ararat and nearby communities.
Residents hear proposals for a memorial to ex servicemen and ex servicewomen centering on preserving memories of World War II and earlier conflicts. The council weighs hospital and memorial hospital options, with committees and local groups urged to confer on design, naming, and community involvement.
A meeting discussed the effect of a ban on proprietary companies and its impact on the Numurkah factory. Debate focused on private practice restrictions for officers, cream sales, and support for Dairymen's Association action. The Numurkah Butter Factory and Young Farmers' Club plans were noted, with a future meeting set and show-grounds nicotine event agreed.
At Monday's meeting the council formally agreed Dr P N Nase should be elected president at the September meeting. Mes Else Ramtzau received a cheque from C Newman for the R S L M J Mekwen MER Indi Deputy Leader of the Australian Party, who was unable to attend to attend the San Francisco conference. A committee advised the government on topics of the Japanese settlement.
A concerned reader argues for town progress through practical plans rather than mere ideas. The letter urges constructive suggestions and criticizes excessive focus on children or youth parties. It calls for a public hostel in Numurkah to house workers as new industries open, noting government support may help.
The death occurred at Malt hone on Friday last of Mrs Dorothy Fowler widow of the late Mr Dehy Fowler formerly of Wis... She was known for charitable acts and was survived by a large family and many friends.
A July 12 wedding at the Church of England Nunurkah united Bunice Lavinia Charter and Robert Alan Holmes. Officiated by Rev J G B Rose, the bride wore brocaded satin with orange blossom veil. bridesmaids wore blue crepe, and attendants included June Charter and Grace Holmes. The reception was at the Town Hall supper room with CWA catering. couple to reside in Korumburra.
A large crowd watched Numurkah edge Finley by seven points at Nu murkah ground after a dramatic final quarter rally. Finley led 23 to 0 early, but Numurkah fought back with strong defense and goals from Bitcon and L Thornton. Final score Numurkah 8.11 Finley 7.30 with Bitcon scoring four goals and L Thornton two. Other matches included Cobram Barooga and Tocumwald Katamatite results. seconds see Wunghnu beaten by Shepparton by 7.12 to 8.5.
In The Reader's Digest August issue Thomas M. Johnson warns of a vast Soviet spy network exploiting trust to extract American secrets. He cites wartime foundations of espionage, targets like bombers and missiles, and calls for foreign-background scouts to curb visits and deny access.
An assortment of local ads lists Numurtah and Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite and Strathmerton CPONES after hours with numbers for Numurtah 2. Trust money lending at lowest rates Swern Valuations and local agents for Dodge Bros 6 Cylinder motor cars and tractors appear alongside references to The Australian Estates Co. Ltd The Orient Line and crude oil brands Bulldog Lanz and tractors in a dense classifieds section.
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co report a Friday sale with strong attendance and active bidding. Prices: forward wethers £27, fat lambs £27, medium lambs £23 6, 97 Xbred ewes, 90 percent lambs £2 9, Xbred weaners 43/3. 20 Shorthorn steers 12 months to £7 11, averages £6 15 6. steers 15-18 months to £10 2 6. yearling heifers to £7 6. paddies to £5 8. cow and calf £10. Furniture sale details: four lots of good furniture through J Twitt’s sale tomorrow. Ipparton horse sale entries invited for a special sale at Shepparton on Thursday, September 4, by J McNamara & Co and Campbell & Son. Horses to be sold in order of entry.
The wedding of Teabel Doubleday and A W Watters took place at the Methodist Church Wagea on Saturday July 12. The bride wore a white flat crepe gown with a train and net inset, carried a bouquet of orchids and carnations, and was given away by her brother A W Doubleday.
Freehold property offered at £8 per acre in a sound district west of Bendigo. Includes good modern rooms western bungalow style house, phone and water, fencing. All land suitable for agriculture and fattening with strong crop potential. Possession now or after harvest.
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