Community gathers for leaving party at Mrs Devine’s home
Friends and neighbors share well wishes for Mims near Numurkah as Miss Robertsay replies to gifts from the CWA. The piece notes transfers, local hospitality, and a forthcoming departure, with various locals named in a long stream of small-town social details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mims
Robertson
Phil Devine
Thurssday
Yrewell
Rhein W
Pat
Jae
Austin Mempiiat
Pannen
New Zealand
Alevcumtile Agamey
President's Remarks Spark Farmer News War of Words
A Namurkah reader condemns The Editor and Mr J A Tweddle for broadcast remarks during the annual field day. The writer argues drought and poor prices have devastated farmers, criticizing perceived bias and urging empathy for struggling wheat growers and sheep farmers alike.
Pool Committee Formed to Supervise Swimming
The Chamber formed a pool committee after a Thursday night meeting to oversee swimming at the pool, appoint a supervising council, and address past incidents. Attendance was small, with Mr JH Biteon presiding as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes
Me JH
Biteon
Couilitie
USA
BR. Cohen
Charman
Mc Cohen
Com. Prentice
E. Cundy
Trust
Wheat growers push protest over price and selloff threat
District News reports from a Cob ram Wheatgrowers branch meeting where Mogens Culen and H Stile vote to withdraw the no carting threat and continue selling wheat under protest, demanding the federal government cover production costs. They threaten a nationwide no campaign if a March 1 1940 price stabilisation plan is not enacted. A Moratorium proposal for low wheat prices is backed by A Gemmell and J J Parnell. A pacing horse named Nipper Siam, once a prominent trotter, was found dead in his owner W B Harris’s paddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Wheatgrowers’ Association
Mogens
Culen
H. Stile
Messrs
A. Gemmell
J. J. Parnell
Progress Association elects officers and plans town improvements
At the annual Progress Association meeting W Mead is re elected as President H Sidebottom as vice president Lachlan as secretary H Cathie and ex secretary F Delarue receive thanks for service including electric lighting work The group seeks gravelled footpaths and back streets a donated public tennis court area will be developed with council help A Water Commission job and tree planting are planned. The Editor notes 3015 points registered with Portland piers under fishing restrictions, seeking relaxations for anglers while council presses for later hours and pier access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Progress Association
W. Mead
H. Sidebottom
Lachlan
H. Cathie
F. Delarue
Tungamah
K. Marks
Water Commission
Portland
al Jacethyr
Noel Kenny
Defence and Wheat in Verbatim Letter to Editor
A reader criticizes a report from Invercargill about Hon R Kirk repeating a claim that the Menzies Government can find millions for defence but not for wheat payments. He argues wheat overproduction lowers prices due to tractor power and questions how funds will be raised for defence while wheat growers seek relief. He contrasts Kilpatrick and Tweddle, urging national cooperation over party politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invergordon
Kilpatrick
Country Party
Dunstan
Victoria
J. A. Tweddle
Water meters protest at swimming club plan discussed
Mr Cohen reports a committee protest over installation proposals for a swimming club and water meters. He argues the plan could be more effective, noting dry seasons may cause trouble and praising youths using the pool. The text reflects local concern and community involvement with the pool and its volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohen
Cundy
Stife
Messrs Cohen
T. Giddent
J. Daly
M. Heard
H. E. Finlayson
W. C. Shaw
Oesult Wos
Cohen Aaid
Nathalia Shows Crop Winners and Water Tower Progress
At Nathalia Agricultural Society show Watters judged crop entries with 2h entries led by Tr Walsh 93 points and Morden 92. Excavation for Blake street water tower foundations finished and erection began with five men on site. Nathalia school won 275 points in the educational class earning the society shield, Picola North 252 for second. shield last held in 1937 and 1938 by Peta West school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watters
Wanghau
Agricultural Society
Tr Walsh
Ghurka
Tah Morden
J. Oakes
Nathalia School
Nathalia Agricultural Society
Picola North School
Peta West School
Strathmerton CWA Branch Elects Officers at Meeting
The Strathmerton branch of the Country Women’s Association held its annual meeting on Monday last. New officers were elected with Mrs E J McLeod chosen as president and delivered the Rosalind Rossing address outlining aims and objects of the CWA, receiving a presentation pot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathmerton
Country Women's Association
Mre
E. J. McLeod
vieo‘Rossing
C.W.A
Forthcoming Stock Sales Reported at Numarkah and Katamatite
Numarkah special stock sale on Wednesday December 13 yards 3000 sheep and 100 cattle with 4 and 5 year old cross ewes and various breeds. Katamatite sale Monday December 11 emphasizes 4-year-old Romney Merino and Border-Merino cross ewes. J McNamara & Co report 1100 sheep and 40 cattle at Numurksh sale with steady demand and mixed bidding, strong cross bred ewes and fat lamb prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numarkah
Kilpatrick McLellan & Co. Pty. Ltd
Melbourne
Dennys, Lascelles Ltd
Goldsbrough
Mort & Co
Corriedale
Southdown
Ryeland
Border-Leicester
J. McNamara & Co
Numurksh
S.D
First Prize for Crop Yields and Rust Resistance Noted
Mr C Hodge won first prize with high yield but lower purity and uniformity. Second place went to Messrs W White and Son, with Major Christie Bros and McLean Bros taking third. Hackwell notes the wet year favored Ghurka and Bakimia varieties for rust resistance. Dundee suffered more rust losses. The four top crops were grown with Ghurka, yielding about 12 bags per acre on average. The judge thanks President Mr J A Tweddle and the society for support during judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. White and Son
Christie Bros
McLean Bros
Ghurka Whests
Ghurka
Raneo
Hackwell
Swesen
Dundee
J. A Tweddle
Auctioneers Offer Dodge Cars and Tractors in Varied Lines
J McNamara and Co auctioneers and stock agents advertise sworn valuations and lowest rate trust monies. Local agents cover Nathalis Picola Cobram Katamatite Numurkah with lines including Dodge six cylinder cars and trucks, Bulldog crude oil tractors, and services from several insurers and estate firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Bros
THE
Commercial Union Assurance CO
Numurkah Stock Sales and Christmas Week Listings
Sale fixtures list multiple Numurkah stock sales with Campbell and Co Nathalis Kilpat Tick McLellan J McNamara and Co involvement. Includes December 7 10 11 20 22 entries and a note on Christmas week half holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Campbell & Co
Nathalis
Kilpat
Tick
McLellan & Co
Numurkeh
J. McNamara & Co
Damian
Nathalia
Cobram store and fat stock sale report
A large yarding of about 2100 sheep and 17 cattle saw 1400 sheep and 13 cattle penned with strong prices. Buyers from Euroa Yarrawonga Tocumwal and Numurkah attended, ensuring a big clearance for both sheep and cattle. Noted prices include cross ewes 28/10, comeback ewes 24/7 to 25/1, 4 tooth comebacks 20/9 to 20/-, store lambs 17/11 to 16-, fat lambs up to 21/-, fat ewes to 19/9, store wethers 13/6, fat bullocks to 98/-. Cobram sale next on December 21 with entries invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euroa
Yarrawonga
Tocumwal
Numurkah
Cobram
Campbell & Co
Adots Tell Attention to Edyth Fuller Hairdresser Ad
Madame Edyth Fuller advertises hairdressing services in this issue. The notice mentions beauty parlors and directs readers to her salon. A social dance is announced at the Fire Station on Thursday night, December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edyth Fuller
Church Notices Noes To Be Conducted Next Sunday
Church of England notices list service times for Numurkah Cobram Wunghas Tallyroops Weat Katamatite with morning and evening gatherings. Key times include Numurkah 2am and 7 30 pm Cobram 9 45 am Wunghas 2 18 pm Katamatite 7 20 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Numurkah Stock Sale listings and local agents notes
Campbell and Co Kilpatrick McLellan and Co Pty Ltd and Cobram associated with Corlett and Co list stock sale events at Numurkah and Cobram including sheep cattle and pigs with multiple dates in 1940. Local agents Dennye Lascelles Victoria Banking Co Aust Pry Wheat Exporters and other firms are noted as supply and service contacts for stock and general goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tcember S
Campbell & Co
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co
Cobeam
J. Mu
Namara
Wenesday
Numurkah
Dennye Lascelles Ltd
Ballerat Banking Co. Ltd
Victoria Insurance Co
Numurkah Bty
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. Pty. Ltd
Namurkah
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Vo Nitros
Denil
Donald Ni Dee
Sykes
Margot
Joehbee
Diet
Ff Praische
Jessen Ag
Nathalie
Breste
Mer Hicks
Brnetaend
J. Wie
Sheveer
Charles Vey
George
Tate
Rev
Hoth Ceedevert
Hooiah
Ji Wosak
Tami Manet
J. A. ‘Tweddle
Australia
Tweddle
M-L.c
Namurkah Agricultural Society
Eles
Defence and Wheat
Mr C. Hodge
J. McNamara and CO
Ines Executors & Agency
Orient
Prudential Life Assurance CO
Australian Estates & Mortgage CO. Ltd
Lanz” Bulldog
Lodge
Ghurks
Christie Bros. No. 1
Ranee
P. Tweddle
G. Tweddle
W. H. Hodge
Baldmin
Ray Hodge
A. Cuthbert
Bencul
Batey Bros
Christie Bros. No. 2
H. Formby
Christie Bros. No
Gillespier. Hendy
Hodge No
R. Laidlaw
A Tweddle Bros
F. Nesbit
Shoeman
Des
A. R. Wadeson
Sroca
Swern Velew
Main Street
Campbell and CO
Kilpatrick, McLellan and CO. Pty. Ltd
Corlett and CO
Ra.c.v
Queen Street
Jobe Darling & Son
Gran Merchants
Shearer
Commonwealth Wool & Pr
Hedson
Trecks
Si Y Metropolitan
Numurkah Stock Sale
Weill
Numurkah Pig and Poultry Sale
Katamatite Stock Sale
Border Leicester
Tering Guar
Ewes
Amt
Tvo
Clarey Bros
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
Asion Trustees
Zostead Lace and
Mere Tile Ageeny Co
Tnsuwence Co
Wien
MILLS
Wasia
Johnson
Srathmerten
Kana1
Chesil
Wanghas
Welters Bunbarths
Kaer- Jack Daly
Daly
Gaia
Craven
Clabes
Aoe Rene
Tobaccos
Westward He
Loty
Hinton
Express
Tok
Numurhah
Campebell & Co
Numurehah
Soni Shery
Con. Denny
Lewellen Lah
Kilpate Metullan & Co
Deeamp
Kilpate Tek, McTwilan & Co
Nunuihih
Meeamar & Dy
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. Pty, Ltd
Wool, Stock & Land Agents
William Street
Geelong
Newmarket
Rienecek McLellan & Co. Pry. Ltd
J. McNamara & Co. Auctioneers
Nathalia Stock Sale
W.hore
Nathalis Representative
W. A. McTaggart
Picola District
W. Hore
George Mills Commission
Katamatite
Cookie Agiculture College
Pearson, Rowe, Smith & CO
Bunge Australia Pty. Ltd
T. Brunton & CO. Pty. Ltd
Australian Flour Mills
Prudential Insurance Coy
Smadson Terraplane
Diamond T Trucks
the Star Bakery
Melville-street
Numuikah
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