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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1940
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions several individuals including Bourke from Numurkah and Maurice Hilleais Jack Daly Berey Wignett Hobelo, with references to TV years and camp, plus mentions of doctors and places in Australia. The passage is garbled, lacks coherent events, dates, or outcomes.
William Lee Cobram and David Jordan suffered concussion and leg injuries, with another rider Roy Nyatt treated for concussion after a motorcycle collision with a culvert early Thursday near Burooga. All were admitted to Mooroopna Hospital. Local firefighting and tennis club officers were elected at annual meetings, with several named individuals and a levy set for a knapark pump purchase. Robert Henry Shadforth died at home after a lifetime in sawmilling and contracting. funeral held at Cobram Bool Comalery.
A detailed recap of a Waata branch meeting with a fleet of attendees and officers. Secretary Degedevry Mei and Bronsing Sole are named among delegations with district communications chief Foe on witness. The record notes agenda items, motions, and a response from the Dreier about a public matter with an earliest-date deadline.
The Katunga Branch Mo 1 Shartimer presided over pre viocreativecdent arrangements with Me R. Adm oyetay of the Katupea district. Moeie Ko Adams and A J Hendy were appointed to represent the June district council.
Local notices list December 1 events at the Town Hall including Night of the Fire and Bridal Suite with supports. Also a meeting to reform Numurkah Girl Guides and Numurkah Tennis Club tournament for Red Crom. Includes Rebecca Cavalcade of Academy as part of town events.
WAAIA Stripping is underway on several tarms but yields are light and few wheat carts reach the railway, with a few small station yard buildings erected for June toward a wheat silo project. The station work may begin soon as activity grows. In the event, Mia Ellwood, Mrs Gillespie, and Miss Dockery received plant gifts for service this year, while Mrs Collins, the newly elected President, was gifted a basket of flowers by the retiring president. Mrs Burge assisted by Mrs Mal Galt received a basket, and musical performances by Miss Gwen Wellington and Miss Hilda and Jessie Purdiet were followed by thanks and sympathy flowers for Mrs Quinn, still seriously ill.
Flirtpen members attended the Red Cross monthly session. IL 14 urged articles for bomb sufferers in Britain be brought to the next meeting. Inquiries continue on reflecting waste products. A substantial patr forwarded to 6 headquarters in November.
A crowded Methodist service paid tribute to the late Mr George Green with a sermon by Rev. W R Kemp highlighting his character and public virtue. The West choir directed by E Watters performed hymns as Mr Watters spoke of Green’s cheerful outlook and duty to God and neighbor. A separate event saw the Wunghau Ladies' Bowling Club open with Mrs Dus Sanders welcoming guests and outlining bowls history. Miss Gordon bowled the first, with prizes awarded to several players and supper enjoyed. The Numurka Ladies' Club thanked hosts for hospitality and noted help from Zanelli, B Sanders, and Wright. The fourth annual meeting of the Waughan branch of the C W A was also mentioned.
Mrs Pearson widow of H J Pearson was drowned while sea bathing at Sandringham during the week end. A 50 year old daughter of the late Rev W J Treloar she had long resided at Sandringham with her husband a former dentist. News of the death stirred shock and sympathy among friends in Numurkah and the Pearson family.
A devotional sequence offers verses for Tuesday through Monday, urging reliance on God, humility before the Master, and vigilance for Christ's return. It frames liberty in spiritual terms and reminds readers of final judgment and the harvest.
The Public Works department invites tenders for erecting four sleep outs at Barmah school and to appoint two secretaries to the Bush Fire Brigade. A combined meeting with the Katunga Irrigation League will be held at the Katting Hall next Saturday night to transact related business.
Attendance exceeded 300 as Strathmerton gathered Wednesday night to bid farewell to Driver Colin McLeod. Speeches praised his wartime service, with gifts from the Strathmerton Farewell Committee and C W A, and tributes from local officials and residents. C.W.A. arrangements include ongoing support for his family.
The account notes gratitude to Leaf's orchestra for supplying the music for the dancing at district farewell events without charging, only accepting travelling expenses. Mrs Laidlaw thanked contributors while Mr R Laidlaw acknowledged the care given to his wife and family and the support from ladies with a plentiful supper.
The list honors district young men who have enlisted for active service abroad. It notes the incompleteness of the roll and vows to include all who enlist or have fallen in defense of the country. Names include Jas. McDonald, P McFarlane, HME Wignell, C Williams, and J. Wittens, with service branches indicated.
J McNamara and Co auctioneers stock and station agents list Numuriah Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite and Strathmerton with low rates on rust monies. Sworn valuations made by local agents for Dodge Bros six cylinder motor cars and trucks. Also noted are associations with Commercial Union Assurance and other agencies and steamship Orient Line Prudential Life Australian Estates and Mortgage Co Lanz polepog crude tractor.
A series of stock sales listed by Numurkah Cobram Nathalia and Northcote auctioneers. December events include Numurkah and Cobram sales with Boxing Day note. January features Numurkah New Year sale. January 22 includes W B residence auction in Tate A Bohn estate. February announces mid February sale near Yelima estate.
A fragment lists stock and sale events at Cobram and Numurkaly with references to Kiljal vick and McLellan firms, Cobram Stock Sale Bunge (Aust.) and Whee artore jonal Insurance Co of NZ Ltd, plus mentions Imelyndi Live Stock and Fe Sheen Dip and All Genera Motors Cary and Trucks.
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