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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
2
Public notice states that plane and specifications may be inspected at Harald tion Nathalla tom 2 p.m. on Wednesday January 2. A spill 1 p.m. Friday January 4 and at Shire Hall Nemarkab on the following Saturday and Monday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
The article reflects on 1917 as a grim year with Britain facing grave military strain while mobilizing widespread manpower. It notes Britain's compulsory service up to age 45 and the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps as key efforts. American involvement remains limited for about a year, and German pressure on the Western Front looms. Bright spots include Australian troops in the Holy Land and the Palestine campaign, with emphasis on naval power guarding sea lanes and the need to sustain morale.
A garbled wartime message urges resolve against a looming threat, linking Christmas 1917 to national duty and Empire unity. Local items note minor legal cases, a railway ticket fine, a Red Cross donation, a large Dalgety sheep sale at Albury with detailed prices, a near-accident involving a returned soldier, and a note about holiday closures and market schedules.
Satty in his best performs in a Saturday event at Namarkah with rollitery payments and a Wan ark wheat delivery noted. A hospital gift afternoon at Numurkolt Shiva Ell raised assorted items for Xuma daintise and farewell events, with thanks to donors and the organizing committee.
Obituary items report the Tuesday morning death of Mrs Mary Parker at 80, a long-time Nomorkel resident, survived by three sons and six daughters. Funeral details include Mr A J Colloot reading the burial service and mortuary arrangements by Mr Alex Dano. Other notices mention Nellie Dempster’s musical exam success, Thomas Mounter at Westwood, and Roy Conley’s farewell at Nathalia with a front-line sendoff.
Private W Willis ens elder son of Mr and Mrs Isinea Williams of Nomarksh visits home on leave and receives wallets. Captain Ty G Keight, named among Military Cross recipients, is mentioned as a relative. Knight left Australia 1914 and landed at Gallipoli, later promoted, studied at Melbourne University, returned to Bronce, now in London recovering. The flag at Rhepparton Agricultural High School honors Hopper Caygil, student turned engineer, who died of wounds on December 7. The deceased was the solitary son of Mr and Mrs Caygil of Straihertan, and their community extends deep sympathy.
Brom.aur Correspondent reports a partial outcome of the recent tower appeal adding 35 pounds to the Rot Crogy under fund. No further details provided.
A reflective piece contrasts wartime scarcity with Christmas hope, urging giving to children now while noting adults face regulation and restraint. It discusses Australia’s white elephant freight issues and railway costs, then shifts to recognition for returned soldiers and new public service roles including police recruitment.
Namarkal Circuit schedules Sunday services at Namurkab Lb Rex Garrtey 7 20 Rev Cotlosott Cobram 11 Mr Mart dale 7 20 Boy Harris Baulkamangh 3 Rev Colloaptts 7 30 Mr Green Naringy suinagalook 3 Rev Harris Strathmerton 3 Rev White Wasia 11 Boy Color goths 7 80 Me Tyr Kooavowona Me Martindale Wanghaa Chewl Woaghna 15 Mr Gleany Til Ran Goseen Riv Pace 7 30 K J Lips Baarimba 8 8 Banter 2 Dirguit Bat Nuns 7 80 Rev Richardson Duntulba lene 11 Ker Rishardeon 7 30 Mr Sullivan Yooursng It Rav Richardeon Namurbah MA Pm Fate mi fam Wangbau sem Lines Bags Wanguog Mawurish UL ain BCH Kev 8 Blaney tar Penta are entertained near Hahnoa renewal of micro plegue of last four.
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