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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1945

Page

2

Military wedding at St George church Nu murkuh

The marriage was celebrated at St George's Church of England Nu murkuh on Friday August 10. Winifred Maud Baker daughter of Mr and the late Mrs Baker McDonald Street Nu murkuh married Kenneth Lawrence Stanley son of Mr and the late Mrs Stanley Chain of Ponds South Australia.

St. George's Church Englad Numurkuh Winifred Maud A.w.as Baker McDonald-street Numurkah Kenneth Lawrence A.lf. Returned D. L. Stanley Chain-of-Ponds South Australia

Currie In Memoriam for Private Robert Currie 1943

In loving memory of our dear son Private Robert Ivan Currie 45822 who died in New Guinea on August 23 1943. Deep in our hearts a memory is kept of one whom we loved and will never forget. Inverted by his loving parents and siblings.

Cash Column Advertisements and Notices

A dense array of classified items from Numurkah area listings. Offers include farm goods like woolpacks, tomato and garden stock, sale items such as long box wood and trailer wheels, room to let, milk round notice, seeds from Gerald Heard, various household and electrical items, health tonics and remedies, harness upkeep, and a range of small ads for local services and notices.

Gerald Heard Numurkah P. J. Lester Saxton-street R. Strawhorn Sijl W. Murray Blink Bonnie Brown Luxton-street Owier G. I. Ham Eade Carrins Strathmerton

Murray Valley Soldier Settlement Meeting of Landowners

Meeting of landowners in the Murray Valley Soldier Settlement discusses receipts and the year’s balance of £106 15 6. Notes include cash on hand and ledger items such as cash at bank figures, POW and War Service fund entries, with mentions of locations Naring Katunga and Katunga post balance references.

Murray Valley Numurrah Town Hall Naring Katunga

Biggar Begins District Shearing Work

Biggar announces he has commenced shearing and is prepared to execute work in all parts of the district. Swallow Street Numurekah Phone 195.

James Filliponi Amdi James Pillipont Numarkah Swallow-street Numurekah

Bereavement Note From Mr Lawrence and Family

Me and Mrs J Lawrence and Les and Mr and Mrs G Brown wish to thank relatives and friends for letters cards telegrams and expressions of sympathy and floral tributes in their recent bereavement Special thanks to Sister Williams and staff Dr Prior Rev L G B Rose and Mr N Coe for their support and kindness

J. Lawrence Les G. Brown Williams Prior L. G. B. Rose N. Coe

Shire of Tungamah council repeats election gratitude

The speaker thanks the Shire of Tungamah South-West Riding electors for reelecting them unopposed as a council representative. They pledge to spend available funds evenly across the riding and to work with the council to serve the community without bias.

Ratepayers urged to vote in August 25 election

A. McDonnell appeals to Western Bi ratepayers to support him at the upcoming August 25 vote. He notes his years of service and asks every ratepayer to exercise their vote, regardless of whether rates have been paid, outlining nine points of action.

A. McDonell

Barton Seeks Western Riding Candidacy

At the request of many ratepayers R G Barton submits himself as a candidate for the Western Riding in the August 25 election. He pledges to advance shire progress and focus on the Western Riding if elected.

Western Shire R. G. Barton

Paramounts My Favorite Blonde and Aerial Gunner Promos

The page advertises Paramounts My Favorite Blonde starring Bob Hope and a feature Aerial Gunner with Richard Arlen Chester Morris and Jimmy Lydon. Jane Withers Eric Von Stroheim lead a notable cast. Aims mention veterans benefits and a general fund drive with buttons distributed.

Paramount Bob Ituliine Sare Richard Arlen Chester Morris Jimmy Lydon Harding Jane Withers Eric von Strobeim

Personal Pars: Welcome Home War Heroes at Strathgyrton Hall

Arnold Cuthvert and Jack Sheehan are to be welcomed home from the war at a public gathering in Strathgyrton Hall on Wednesday night. Friends are invited to attend. Mrs R Millichamp was presented with a wallet of notes at a supper-room function organised by the Younger Set. The event honoured Thelma Brooks as she leaves Australia with best wishes from Rev. L G Rose and community members. Eunice Charter resigned as vice president. Edna Dudley elected to the post. A social at Wasia Hall celebrated Mes Geldart’s sale of Wasia Hotel, with many speakers praising her service. Obituary notices for Ada Moore and Rev G Davis noted. Funeral for Mr Davis held at Numurkah Cemetery led by Rev L G B Race.

Arnold Cuthvert Jack Sheehan Strathgyrton Hall R. Millichamp Thelma Brooks Mra Millichamp Dr Moss Thelma Australis L. GB. Rose Church of England Nancy McNabb Eunice Charter Eunice Numurkah Melbourne Edna Mes Geldart Wasia H. Morris Geldan Abernethy Toghalf Shepparton Birs Gelart E . Brensing Thet Bes Geldart Thas Hooper Messrs Walter Leaf Joe Jackson Marcus Bill Geldart

End Of World War Celebrated In Nomurkah Town Hall

Nomurkah district residents gathered in the Town Hall for a thanksgiving service led by Dr W L Moss with Revs Rose Spencer and J B Allison on the platform and a combined choir and orchestra. The ceremony recalled Britain's wartime trials, praised leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and urged ongoing service and prayer as the nation savors final victory and demobilisation.

Nomurkah W. L. Moss B. U. Be. Rose Church of England Spencer Churchward J. B. Allison L. HM. Barker Rosy Ules Allison A. Johreon W. Green Moss Britain France Churchill Mellison China Maniboria Hitler Europe Latelini Abyssinia Japan Freud London Allizon Roosevelt Stalin Tcl Montgomery Alexander Eisenhower Micarthur Cunningham Nimitz Air Harris Portal Tedder East Side Jordan West Side

Four councillors of Numurkah bid farewell at council meeting

Four Day Good Bye marks retiring councillors in Numurkah with three re elected and one facing opposition. Dr Hooper stressed fair fight if opposed while Dr McDowell, labeled the “unfortunate one,” anticipates contest after 30 years’ service. He hopes to be returned despite a challenger visiting his home.

Shire of Numurkah C Pinnock Hooper Sersane Crea Garonne McDowell Intel Barton

Returned Soldiers Aid and District Centre News

A long, jumbled report outlines district centres' activities, veterans’ welfare efforts, and community notices. Names, places, and dates are partially legible, with references to returned soldiers, meetings, and local organizers. The piece mentions Mr and Mrs Woda, Tudor, and several faceless groups coordinating support efforts.

Wartime social event and shire election items

An account notes a Catholic Ball as a climactic social event with full district representation and a large supper, plus a plan to preserve a war museum project. It also outlines the Western Riding election rules where ratepayer rolls determine voting eligibility, with booths opening at 8 am and closing at 5 pm.

Y Banil Fydius Tras War Museum Hinoccene Shire

Agent Needed for Direct to the Home Service Districts

An agency seeks an agent for the Direct to the Home service across this and nearby districts. The role covers a wide range of essential repeat products and requires regional availability and distribution coordination. The listing emphasizes field presence and product familiarity for quick reach.

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