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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1946
Page
3
Fragmentary Personal Column entry mentioning church events, meetings, and names such as Booth Nar Jhalg Wit Meas and several referenced people. It references a meeting, calls, and a few dates like August and May in a local church community context.
Invergordon Shire Council election results show three new members for the Easter Riding. Mary Quinn and two others were elected, with Mayor Hem Harmon reported as a winner and community events noting the ceremony and celebrations.
District Centre correspondents report a district meeting at Numurksh School where visiting teachers admired Mr G Brown at work and praised the school’s progress. Mothers' Club hosted a luncheon in the local hall with fruit salads and trifles. Inspector H J Bennett thanked the hosts, complimented the lunch, and lauded the Parents and staff for outstanding organization.
Annual meeting reports the Strathmerton Red Cross deciding to disband. Representatives attended Melbourne functions with HLR H Duchess of Gloncester and Lady Louis Mounthatten Gore. The branch notes achievements during the war, including making clothing and other items and raising over £700 in cash.
Greetings were given to Mrs C B Lough and two former officers Mr Gait of Numurkah and Fay Lenne of Ardmona. Miss Joan Gray led vocal items while Mrs Jack Thornton accompanied. Mrs 0 A Hicken State President spoke and inaugural members performed. Nine candles lit by Mrs A Wright, cake cut by Mrs C Wellington. Toys displayed for a babies home stocking. Afternoon tea ended the celebration.
Furniture sale announced at Numurkah Town Hall on Friday August 30 on account of Mr Norman Walker who has left the district with unreserved sale. Next pig and calf sale at Shepparton on Monday September 2, followed by fat and store cattle sale. Kilpatrick McLellan Port sale reports a mile sale of sheep and cattle, with Jersey crosses and sixpence to pounds, fencing posts sold, next sale on September 13 with entries invited.
Mr J K Allen sold his lady's hack Shamrock to E M Pearce of Melbourne. The death of Wanghuas Mr William Purdie, long-time Numurkah Shire Councillor, occurred. Yarrawonga’s famed footballer Mr W Lonergan died. Stock Inspector Parfitt logged undipped sheep at Nathalia saleyards. George Graham, longtime Goulburn Valley M P, was honored with an 80th birthday party. A marriage linked Miss Edith Annabel Davis of Naring to William Donald of Naring on July 12. Moira Riding election saw W C Schier beat Jas Ross 131 to 104.
Church notices list services across multiple towns including Cobram St Luke s Tallygaroopna Numurkah and Koonoomoo with varying times and clergy names such as Rev Wallace Rev Muller Rev Longthorn and Mr Martindale. The Bishop of Wangaratta is referenced and numbers appear as 9 am 11 7 3 2 30 3 15 7 30 11 3 7 80 in a historical schedule.
A local ad promotes a cough remedy called Heenzo promising a pint for two shillings. It markets cost efficiency and quick relief, appealing to budget conscious households seeking affordable medicine options.
Weekly Commentary notes an ongoing wheat price dispute between New Zealand and Australia. It details NZ claims of buying at 9/1 to 9/1-4 per bushel, Australia denying lower prices, and a ceiling price of 5/9 per bushel guaranteed for several years. The piece argues growers deserve clarity on actual sale prices.
Local notice listing sales by McNamara and Co at Cobram Nathalia Numurkah and Strathmerton regions. August 29 Cobram Monthly Sale and 30 Numurkah Stock Sale announced with unserved sale at Numurkah Town Hall offraiture a/e Mr Norman Walker. Nathalia Stock Sale September 6 Numurkah Stock Sale details and agents Kilpatrick McLellan Co.
Under instructions from Mr Norman Walker the sale covers a complete bedroom suite with double wardrobe dressing table bed and mattresses two beds and mattresses a dining room table two armchairs four tapestry chairs a buffet four rooms of new ling inlaid jute runner a 30 foot kitchen cabinet and table four kitchen chairs ice chest five window blinds and sundries at Numurkah Town Hall Supper Room.
A ruined tone essay accuses Russians in Australia of pressuring to recruit for the Communist Party and asserts Moscow aims to undermine authority globally. It argues Labor’s easing of bans on communism and fundraising links help Communist influence, claiming industry disruption and political finance crossovers amid September elections.
A notice announces a genuine unreserved furniture sale at Wanghna run by a/e Mr A Brindell. The listing also references Numurkah stock sales with names J Mc and a September ace event, indicating a sequence of stock sales and related notices.
Mr Kennsily, minister for electrical undertakings, addressed Clarks Union Wiint outlining the department's objectives and the intended direction for electrical projects and regulatory goals.
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