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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1941
Page
3
The chamber hears about decentralisation risks as population shifts to cities and urges action on technical education. Discussion covers fuel restrictions, improved rail and road services to Shepparton Tocumwal Cobram and interventions to sustain country districts, with members urging government backing for local development and education.
A reader complains of a misprint in the Notes under the move heading. The letter, by Jane Posks and Traisere emer, cites a proposed council action on forming a joint committee with the RSL and Fathers' association to champion treatment of returned men. The exchange references Cre O Hanlon and Lancaster and a Federal policy request.
Cobram stock sale organizer Campbell and Co advertise a sale on Thursday September 4 with about 1000 sheep expected at Cobram yard. Entries include C B ewes with lambs at foot and various ewes, yearlings and weaners. Also listed is Cobram Residence With Citrus Plantation a two acre town property with 160 orange trees 19 other fruit trees and a W.B. house. Numarkah stock sale reported results with fat lambs store sheep and cattle trades and next sale set for September 10 with entries open.
Last week brought showers with total rainfall reaching 34 points. A pantry tea honored Mr and Mrs Bert Jordan. the Fire Brigade presented an electric reading lamp to Mr Jordan. Ex-captain John J. O Connor is invited to rejoin during the war. longtime resident Mrs Honora Duffy died at age 100 after a birthday visit at her daughter’s home. She helped settle 500 acres near town and leaves five daughters and three sons, including Francis on the family farm.
A large gathering in Mechanics Hall said farewell to Mr and Mrs A Dunn who leave Katamatite for Stratford after four years as station master. Speakers from the town voiced regret and best wishes, Mrs Dunn received a CWA gift, and Mr Dunn was given a wallet of notes. The event included musical items, supper, and dancing.
At a Win-the-War Committee meeting Mr E J Martin condemned Air Force handling of David Williams who sought to enlist as a mess steward. Williams was deemed temporarily unfit, paid for his own operation, then told no vacancies existed. The committee urged a ministerial inquiry and official investigation.
Miss Evaphemia A Billingham wed Mr Leslie R Close at Bunbartha Methodist Church on Saturday August 16. The bride wore cream crepe back satin with orange blossom, was attended by sisters Hazel and Beryl Billingham, and flower girl Elaine Jeffery. The groom’s party included his brother N Close and cousin K Pritchard. A reception at Strathalbyn followed, the couple to reside in Shepparton after a honeymoon to Melbourne and Geelong.
A large crowd gathered at Wanghau Hall on Monday night to honor Sergeant Wilf Mills. Chairman E Graham led the proceedings while Cra R C Gordon and H Formby attended. Mills received a fountain pen from the chairman and several gifts from local groups including knitted goods, a wallet, a Comforts Fund parcel, and a pillow from the Wanghau C W A.
Fragmented OCR notes present a weekly sequence with Tuesday and Wednesday entries referencing gardens wills holy book and a proverb about borrowing sorrow, plus an incomplete Monday line. The readable parts show poetic and moral themes and partial attributions such as Shakespearean imagery and classic phrases, suggesting a literary reflection column from a bygone issue.
War roll honors district men alisted for active service. The list names Air Force and Navy personnel including Adcock, Harry Berry, C R Girdler, Jack Grant, Ken Helt, G N McArthur, Jas McDonald, P McFarlane, W McGrath, C R McPherson, J Parkinson, F J Patrick, R Robinetts, W Robinet, and others. Reader note: fragments incomplete, many names truncated.
Auction notice from J McNamara and Co listing stock sales for Numurkah Cobram Nathalia and surrounding areas. Includes lots, dates, agencies, mortgage and life companies, and a detailed citrus orchard property offered for auction with location at Wondah and Churchill Streets Cobram. Terms and full particulars available from the auctioneers.
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