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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1947

Page

3

Death notice for Pauline Kinney in Numurkah and Nashila Hotels

Mrs Pauline Kinney died last Monday. Widow of Steve Patchell, she later married Kinney known as Tex Holes, a trainer of dogs and horses. Related to Mra Patchell and licensee roles at Numurkah Hotel and Nashila Hotel. text references Wirth's Circus.

Pauline Kinney Mra Patchell Numurkah Hotel Nashila Hotel Fey Steve Patchell My Kinney Tex Holes Wirth

Mr Robert Jackson Pioneer of the district dies

Mr Robert Jackson, author of the pioneers of the district, died last week in Vermo as Mr Robert Jackson of Toe yes Founk Numirkah. He resided in Thy district since early days of cenwink. He was a longtime participant in the district’s affairs and had taken part in local activities. The funeral was at the Sunnikih Centers on Fridays, as conducted by LGBy Rose.

Auther Robert Jackson Dewink Goubomin Lgby Rose

What Happened Thirty Years Ago

A garbled OCR fragment lists disparate names and terms, mentioning years and events in a scattered, unclear way. It references places, people, and dates in an incomplete timeline with no coherent narrative or verifiable facts.

Community meeting highlights civic plans and awards

A large gathering at Berry Street reviewed progress and future goals with focus on facility upgrades, youth programs, and fundraising. Officers and members discussed upcoming events, including a February 3 charity drive and a planned headquarters move.

Bamber Sawil Sefternonn Bilge Ami Meshte Mee Defrey Jitsy Hans Deffrey and Spa Papacy Wa

The Leader Critiques Chifley Bank Bill Delayed

The Leader laments the Bank Grab Bill awaiting operation as three states test its validity. It warns Mr Chifley’s stance will curb new enterprise funding, hinder production and intensify recession fears while claiming the measures aim to save dollars and stabilize the economy amid global markets.

Billy Mckell Chifley Banke Pew Thanal Amawery Mr Chifley

Fight Against Communism Gains Church Support In Australia

The article notes signs Australians grow alarmed at Communist influence. Catholic, Presbyterian, and Methodist churches urge leadership to counter it. Archbishop Mannix warns against communism and political appeasement, linking it to Labor’s defeats in Victoria. Other leaders urge unity of Christianity and democracy to resist the spread, with claims the Labor movement is under Communist control. The piece frames the struggle as political and religious, stressing prevention of nationalisation as part of a broader policy push.

Mannix Jesus Lido Labor Party Victoria Crement Comunist Jevant Communist Party Cain

Methodist Ladies Guild Farewell and Club Standings

A farewell service for Mrs Mackay Aner at Wonghaw featured Rev Muller and MP Watters expressing appreciation. Mrs Mackay gave thanks, saying the gift ink stand would recall happy times. Cricket premiership standings show Southern Division leaders Kaarimba Kutunen Waaia Numar Kah Whites Naring Numar Kah Biner and Wanghau with varying positions. Northern Division lists Bai Finley Cobram Katamatite and others ahead of a pending Finley Katamatite match.

Wonghaw Mike Cricket Association Kaarimba Kutunen Waaia Numar Kah Whites Naring Numar- Kah Biner Wanghau Finley

Nationalisation of banks warned as danger to Australia

A 1952 conference pledge to have all business managed by the people is criticised as a path to Soviet style control. The speaker warns that once a party gains monetary power every small business and farm will be brought under the system, replacing Parliament with trade union delegates. The remedy lies with the people and church leaders’ guidance.

Australia J. H. Scullin Mannix Austral Kremlin

Work Available in Victoria Labor Market Reach Record High

Mr H T Donaldson district employment officer reports Victoria sees 446 labor applications at the Commonwealth Employment Office with vacancies filling at a rate of 700 per week. In his area including Shepparton Kyabsam Tu 4ura Numurkah Nathalia Echuca Rushworth and Rochester there are 64 vacancies 39 for males 26 for females such as shop assistant typists farm and orchard hands metal machinists factory work. Employers and workers are urged to contact the office at 11 Fraser street Shepparton or by phone Shepparton 366 for local or statewide job allocations.

H. T. Donaldson Victoria Commonwealth Employment Office Shepparton Kyabsam Tu 4Ura Numurkah Nathalia Echue ‘Ohram Rushworth Rochester My Donaldson Sistrict AEN Mr Donaldson Regisa Histrict Fraser Street

Bowls Pennant Round Four Highlights and Decisive Wins

The fourth round of Association premiership bowls saw Wanghau Whitee stay undefeated with a 76 to 46 victory over Numurkah Blues. Nathalia Vines beat Wan hou Blacks 57 to 44, while Nathalia Gold triumphed 67 to 48 over Numurkah White. A Cobram Monthly Sale notice also appears in the same listing.

Wanghau Whites Numurkah Blues Newby T. A. Morris Zanelli May Carlisle A. E.’ Morris Wandow Bally Teague Fitzgibbon Hayes Bryant N. Carlisle Z. “Ball Grant Dewar Guenther Suite Patrick McNamara A. E. Morris Nathalia Vines Wanhou Blacks Skoppers Rink Lin Wright Baines Gillespie Barton Sanders

Resignation and Appointments in Nu Murkah Town Band

Mr A Johnson resigns as conductor of the Nu murkah Town Band and Mr G Paterson is appointed in his stead. Myre remains as a player and helped reform the band during the war, showing persistent effort despite domestic limits on duties. Band members and committee-men commend M Solomon for his public service in building and sustaining the band to aid local groups.

A. Johnson Numurkah G. Paterson Myre She Bane Jon M. Solomon

Local Stock and Sale Notices for Cobram Numurkah and Cobram

A condensed list announces stock and station agents in Numurkah Nathalia and Strathmerton with after hours contact. It notes sworn valuations, local agency for Wodg Bros Cyidleder, and listings for motor cars trucks and sale fixtures. December 18 Cobram Monthly Sale December 19 Numurkah Stock Sale outlines dates for regional auctions and related finance and trust services.

Wodge Bros ScCyileder CHE Commercial Union, Assurance CO Cobram Sal Numurkah Wyndham Street Shepparton Bourke Street Melbourne Shepparton Kyabram Tatura Newmarket Western Assurance Company

Cooper's Sheap Dip Unreserved Furniture Sale Ad

Sole local agents announce an unreserved furniture sale at Callander Street Bowyer with Mre 5, featuring ig Numurkah stock sale items. Local customers urged to attend and inspect a varied selection of furniture pieces from the stock.

Cooper Callander St Mre Bowyer Numurkah

Marriage in Crisis Says David L. Cohn in Reader's Digest

The December digest condenses The Atlantic Monthly piece by David L. Cohn arguing marriage is not a finality but a beginning. He blames modern attitudes for rising divorces, notes youths taught to expect happiness, and describes husbands as boyish and dependent.

David L. Cohn Cohn Atlantic Monthly

Sea of Grass Or Fire Warns of Looming Risk

Rural Chief warns of high fire danger across Victoria as grain growth rises. He cites past 1938 89 fires with 71 deaths and urges immediate preventative action by communities and officials amid a record fire risk. The Minister confirms £290000 for fire prevention and laments a lack of fire conscience nationwide.

C. A. Daw Country Fire Authority Melbourne Haing Mr Daw Daw Dennett Legislative Assembly

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