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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1944
Page
2
A notice for a Friday night event at Numurkah Town Hall organized by Newarksh Hospital Aunthary featuring Gervasoni's Orchestra. Admission as usual, with donations of cakes requested. Tenders invited for related arrangements and prizes, with contact details and officers named.
Shire of Tungamah publishes candidate listings for the North-Wertiesoy ward and a councilor election on August 21 1944. Polling places include Porlic Hall Gorramuhlibl Ball Katamatite Mwh Hall Yarroweyah State School Sandmount Cortman's House Naring East with polls from 9 am to 4 pm. Also an Irrigators meeting at Cobram Mechanics Hall on August 23 1944 at 2 pm to elect advisory board for 1944-45 and a department films screening by H C Kermode.
On August 15th at Austin Hospital Johannah Veronica beloved wife of Peter and devoted mother of Marjorin and Jensen passes away May her soul rest in peace.
The Numarkah Leader, published weekly on Tuesday, appears dated August 22, 1944. This issue presents archival content likely including local notices, brief items, and community notes typical of wartime community newspapers.
Amusements and meetings announced in town notices include Agricultural Society members and council and ladies’ committee gatherings at Town Hall on August 23 at 2 30 pm. Also listed are a weekend meeting for girls, a Bible anniversary on August 27 led by Rev W Clemens, a concert and social, and the Narine Presbyterian Church and Sunday school anniversary on August 27 with Rev MeKniehl Jones and Rev Earl F Cobran, with afternoon services and refreshments.
The August 24 meeting at 8 will be held to invite general participation and submit nominations for seats. Ray will preside and outline the process for selecting candidates for upcoming terms.
Large attendance at the monthly meeting held Tuesday in August at 3 pm. Members planned to supply oranges and lemons to military hospitals. business members were invited to assist. Hon Secretary urged participation and noted committee details.
A fragmented classified style note advertises a mail order chemist specialist Hervant offering health relief products. It mentions a “Guide To Health” and free 2 por tions or samples, with unclear references to orders dispatched and high quality lines.
Notice for 18 year olds under 17 years with merit standard. Requires height at least 5 feet 7 inches and weight not less than 8 stone. Applicants living away from home will be paid per letter. Apply to the Secretary for Railways Room 225, 1st Floor, Railway Administrative Building Spencer Street Melbourne.
Digest of events lists an irrigation group annual meeting in Cobram. Also advertised are film showings including Talking Films and Town Hall pictures. A dance in Permereah aids Joureopna Merling of Mamurtah Agri oul.
Local notes report an irrigation meeting linked to Cobram’s annual assembly with a 2 pm start. Also covered are referendum results showing four states voting no, two voting yes, and notes on polling places in Tangamah Shire and local economic updates from Cobram and Shepparton markets.
Advertisements urge a Win the War Committee meeting in the supper room next Thursday night. Delegates from connected organizations should appoint reps for the forthcoming agricultural show. A Town Hall gathering next Friday at 2 30 includes the council and Ladies' committee. Brownie Pack meeting for girls 7 to 10 is planned at the Guide Pavilion Saturday afternoon. Special services mark the Presbyterian Church and Sunday school anniversary next Sunday. A picnic and fundraising event follows on the next Tuesday. Tenders for the lease of the Murkah Agricultural Society reserve close at 5 p.m. Thursday. Donations of cakes for the supper are welcome. The Methodist Church anniversary is slated for the afternoon. War-related casualty figures from frame common ship indicate 100,402 civilian losses to Britain, with 22,158 injured or missing.
At the Numurkah Town Hall the United Country Party district meeting discussed land issues, wheat prices, and the need for a district organizer. Members urged government surveys of Murray Valley resources, calls to protect growers, and action on daylight saving opposition.
District Centre notes report a credit balance of £139 6s 9d after a year with rising membership nearly doubling. Mr Wearne’s passing is mourned. a letter was sent to his family. Officers were re elected including Miss Sharp as President and Miss Wearne as Secretary.
Sixteen members attended the sixth annual Invergerden Red Cross branch meeting on August 10. Fifty financial members were enrolled, average meeting attendance was 11. The branch total income from all sources reached £102 0s 7d, with stalls and sales adding funds for the LO W Fund. Donations included £10, and the branch contributed items and magazines, plus postage stamps, to headquarter funds. Officer lists are given, including president Mrs Patrick and secretary Mrs Re Bech. Donations of £20 from The Bavercordon Village committee supported the branch finances.
Wednesday program features Finna Ban and Allan in the musical comedy Wet Smile Again for wartime audiences. Also screened Secrets of the Underground with JohnHubbar Virginia Grey, plus Cary Grant and co in Mr Lucky. Desperadoes with Randolph Scott billed alongside War Dogs and Ace the dog. Australian Wheat Board comment closes with a procedural note.
A large Thursday night Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Farmers Arms Hotel led by President F A Guenther reviewed proposed Yarrawonga shire arrangements and the Murray Valley region's division into groups. It endorsed a two representative per governing area plan, with a regional executive, and discussed Numurkah district interests, housing, and a proposed Numurkah swimming pool project with a full recreation scheme including lawns and shade trees.
The Leader laments transport policy confusion urging officials to push a unified plan. It highlights a proposed row of rail lines, coastal routes, and a central coordinating body, arguing for clear authority and measurable progress amidst contentious regional interests.
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