Early Records Sought On Numurkah And Murray Valley History
Mr Allan MacCaskill of Coleraine requests books or papers on the early history of Numurkah and the Murray Valley, noting a Leader paragraph about the Nathalia district graveyard. He hopes diaries or unpublished material from pioneers might exist to satisfy interest as councils debate hall funding and future use amid irrigation driven growth.
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Allan MacCaskill
Coleraine
Numurkah
Murray Valley
MacCaskill
Nathalia
McDowell
C. T. Trengrove
Goulburn Valley
Air Force newsletters wasteful postage waste
A reader criticizes the Air Force information letters as stale and costly. The letter bundles use large manila envelopes with stamps, sent to 20 country papers in Victoria and about 1000 in the Commonwealth. The letter suggests cheaper mailing could save hundreds of pounds yearly.
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Victoria
Commonwealth
Department of Information
Air Department
Air Force
Numurkah Chamber Probes Half-Holiday Stand
The Numurkah Chamber of Commerce debates the Sunday or Saturday half-holiday issue with sharp remarks from members. The secretary questions Labor party involvement in advancing a U C P conference resolution, and critics say cabinet support exists except for two members. The piece notes the district’s frustration at the lack of action.
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Numurkah Chamber of Commerce
Stife
Labor
U.C P
Country Party
Labor Party
Christmas Decorations Boost Town Spirit and Trade
Nearly all town traders agree to fund Christmas decorations to brighten the town. Illumination drives larger crowds and extra shopping, but the true value lies in goodwill between town and country residents. A few dissidents are urged to support the Chamber of Commerce effort.
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Numurkah
Chamber of Commerce
Towns Becoming Depopulated in Murray Valley Crisis
Depopulation hits country towns as enlistments and higher munitions wages pull families away. Numurkah reports unprecedented school transfers while Shepparton warns of 40 homes and 12 shops vacant. Call for irrigation extension and fair wheat returns to ease the exodus. A conference of agricultural groups may seek remedies.
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Numurkah School
Shepparton
News
Numurksh
Numurkah
Chamber of the Agricultural
Unity Christmas Shopping Boost In Numurkah
Nu murkah shops display toys and seasonable goods as a Christmas push, with banners urging shoppers to “Shop in Numurkah” and “Shop Early.” The Leader promises shopper guidance and economical tips, while political notes discuss U C P and L C P moves toward party unity and potential concessions within authority structures.
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Numurkah
Meagre Wheat Advance Sparks Farmer Discontent
The Federal Government planned a further two pence increase for wheat in No. 2 pool but farmers reacted with little humor. The move is seen as niggardly toward Australia's vital industry amid about 50,000 farmers nationwide facing tight finances.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Barooga Defeats Naring In High-Scoring Cricket Match
Barooga posted 181 all out with G Jordan 43 and J Allen 2A leading the reply Navine bowled 100 all out as Barooga’s bowlers J McGuire 5/84 and R Coldwell 5/37 exploited the conditions. For Naring C Axler 3/19 G Miller 4/41 and G Saxton 8/43 led the bowling.
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Barooga
G. Jordan
J. Allen
Navine
G.luxton
G. Miller
E. Cox
R. Groves
Ty. J. McGuire
R.coldwell
Baroogi
Naring
C. Axler
G. Saxton
Seoress
Barcoga
J. McGuire
Saxton
Miller
C. Miller
B [Groves
Canada
Snide Uy
Sudbury
Ontar
Maiscous
Cheetham
Coldwell
J. Ritchie
McGuire
R. Ritchie
W. Ritchie
Allen
R. Coldwell
E. Cooper
K. Steward
War Costs and Australian War Effort Highlights
Department of Information outlines war costs from small arms rounds to anti aircraft guns and field ambulances. Sydney dock building, Royal Australian Air Force vacancies for wireless operators, and Indian and Canadian war contributions are noted amid broader war production and manpower details.
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War Loans and
Sydney
Coffer
Comforts Fund Kiosk Opens at Old Court House Block
A Women’s Comforts Fund Opportunity Shop shifted from Mr G Noebeleon’s shop to a renovated rear building near the old wine saloon. It opened with the Sur President Gordon presiding. The stock includes donated grains and various goods, with proceeds aiding the Comforts Fund. Volunteers and committee members announced ongoing collections and upcoming fund activities.
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Nemurkah Comforts Fund
G. Noebeleon
Court Howe
Darveniza
Ani
Ue Sur
Cre Gordon
Hk Te
Neregie
Comforts Fund
Eharev
Moslams
Aneiebo
Sven Tee
Dautley
Plante
J Murray
Tanta F
Valentine
Wena
Tae
Hale
Liphy
Hiram Ty Patterson
Plunilagie
Amo
Gesitaar
Jaldenzen
Ninf
Martin
Rivsk
Town Hall Pictures Tyenmiceowicht tWoeiivales the ymin attraction
Town Hall Pictures presents a melodramatic romance featuring Nuala Ralph Richardson and Diana Wynyard. The film unfolds a crime tale of betrayal, trials, and social intrigue with a starry cast including Atholl, Billie Burke, and Walter Connolly. A lavish production praised for suspense and wit opens with a gala at The Town Hall.
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Nuala
Biida
Atholl
Rehers Yeuwie
Walter Connolly
Reginald Ower
Artin’ Treacher
Billie Burke Lesuime
Amud
Varefree
Billie Burke
Olef the Bard
Tall Pictures
Pleasure
Worl
Regent
Melbourne
Pireser
Sete Sya
Valende
Academy Aware
Hollywood
Ture
Church notices list services for next Sunday across towns
The Church of England and Presby terian notices outline services for Numurkah Cobram Wanghau Tallygaroopna West Strathmerton Naring Numur ksh Baulkamaugh Waaia Wonghau Marungi Bunbarths Kaarimba Congupna West Yousrang Kata matite Dunburbslane Nathalia Picola West Yalea Beari Yalea South and other locations with times ranging from 8 am to 7.30 pm led by multiple ministers and lay readers including Rev Kemp Rev Alexander Rev Be quest Mr Fowler Mr Moore and others.
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Church of England Numurkah
H.C
Cobram
Wanghau
Tallygaroopna West
PresbyTerian Numurkah
Wania
Johnson
Mathediat Numurkah
G. Fowler
Strathmerton
Naring
Numurksh
Kemp
Baulkamaugh
J. Fowler
Waaia
Dewar. . Wonghau
Moore
Marungi
Sargeant
Bunbarths
Kaarimba
Congupna West
Alexander
Yousrang
Also Mentioned on This Page
ITCON
Numurmans
Valbeuser
the Times
Numurkah Leader
Nekh
A.M.P. Society
VALE
AMP. Society
Mier
A.M.P. Policie
Vietorkene
Loven Mutual Life Office
The
Empire
Feet Sim Art Llm Robinson, Komg, Chatman
Victorian Board
Penmond
Culling Street
Market Stew
Wyndham Street
L. 1
Newton
Pinnock
U.cp
L.C.P. Unity
U.C.P
L.C.P
Central Council
L-C.p
Ia Lalo
Vance
Alex Wilson
Cricket
V. Naring
RAAF
Royal Australian Air Porce
Pout Cook
South Africa
Wer
Ns2i
League of Free
Union
Hofmeyr
Red Cross
Salvation
Army
Indian Affairs Branch
Nationa Indians
Blackfoot Band
Canadien
Tonle
Overland Read
Central Seine Shop
Town Hall
Kime
Fol
Katamatite
Overland
Acrom Central Jraves Telegraph
Nomar
Ameatralia
J. Eddy
Peery
Atenaels
al Sym
Dsm
Sim
Hellas
Numurkeh
Elmore
Walter Bursill
Bartag
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