In Memoriam Notices from a World War II Era Page
Several in memoriam notices honor spouses children and a soldier. The wife and daughters remember a husband and father who died January 2 1942 a daughter is mourned with a December date and other tributes seal family grief. A Wallis Bysh and Ossborne family member is listed among mourners. A World War I or II era casualty Lt Aue is noted as killed on action with brief lines of tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickie
Mavis
Joyce
Coming Events and Amusements Notices
Amusements and meetings listed under Coming Events with notices of fees and charges. The section outlines a gala and local events including a Red Shield effort and public participation details for the community.
Dance Event at Numurkah Town Hall Friday Night
A brief notice announces a dance at Numurkah Town Hall on Friday night with bowling club members and attendees urged to attend. The text includes fragmented details and reads like an event notice from a local publication.
Unknown incident at a local centre surfaces in report
A fragmentary OCR item mentions a serious incident at a local Centre with references to names and a town. The readable text points to a secretary or official and a Wednesday appearance. Details are limited and unclear due to text damage.
The Nunurkah Leader December 23 1944 edition
The Nunurkah Leader issue from Saturday December 23 1944. Local notices and news items from Nunurkah and surrounding districts. Subscriptions and delivery details mentioned for morning delivery on Saturdays.
Christmas Wishes Amid War Weakened by Bereavement
The Leader laments a war year that denies readers a merry Christmas while acknowledging widespread suffering. Families face bereavement and separation as thousands of young men serve, and some endure imprisonment. The piece hopes for an end to the war and reunion of families with faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pipers
Christine
Chris
Pri
Local and General Paragraphs Publish and Arrangements
A mixed set of notes reports and notices from the town: no edition of The Leader on Tuesday January 2 with first 1945 issue on January 9. Chamber of Commerce discussions on land settlement and old-age care. town band rehearsal and New Year’s Eve performance. Murray Valley mail service discussions with Senator Ashley. rain totals for the year and government banking interference concerns. Christmas hospitality for band members. rayon import concerns and a proposed weaving factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Valley Mail Service
Murray Valley
Murray Vales
Chamber of Commerce
Ashley
Personal notices paint local life through schools and service
Maureen Hunkin an accompanist at Nathalia Post Office choir was honoured by its singers. W Heid promoted to Naill High School charge received a cheque at the annual Speech Night. Mr A C Venable welcomed visiting fire brigade officer Mr A McPherson who may speak on business methods. John Black long time Yalea resident died aged, leaving six children. Rev William Clemens former Numurkan minister also died this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mix Maureen Hunkin
W. H. Hunkin
Mumurkah
Nathalia
W. Heid
Naill High School
Nuwwalit
Head
Cuumber of Commerce
A. C. Venable
A. McP’herson
Country Fire Brigade’ Board
McPherson
John Black
Yalea
A Bulletin Of General News Mood And Quotes
A column frames life as miraculous with births and deaths today and a future of clean corners. It questions Parliament's pay and tests reader views on politics with a humorous inaugural exam. An old Chinese proverb notes a hundred men may encampment, but a woman makes a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimeney Foctors
Gala New Year Dance and Charity Concert Announced
A gala dance by the Younger Set will be held at the Town Hall on New Year’s Eve to aid the Red Shield Appeal from midnight to 4 am. The Bowling Club hosts a Friday night dance in Town Hall. Thirty artists plan an unusual Strathmerton Hall concert on Saturday, December 30 for POW funds. Local sales include seeds, land, and livestock with forthcoming auctions in Kilpatrick McLellan Go and Shepparton in early January 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Bowling Club
Strathmerton Hall
P.O.W
Arthur McDonald & Sons
Deckver's Plaine
Wangaratta
Rave Baldmin
Magnet
Kilpatrick, McLellan, Go. Pty. Ltd
George’ Moncrieff
Venior's
New Zealand Loan and Mla. Co. Ltd
Kilpatrick, Me
Leflam & Co
Wil
Shepparton
Abram
Younghusband Limited
Cobram
Corriedale
Corriedale Crose
Abraham Evi
Nathalia
Bes
The Leader Critique On Wheat Stabilisation Plan
The Leader argues for a long term stabilisation plan for the wheat industry. It urges the Wheatgrowers Association to push finance and insurance schemes, potentially a stabilised home consumption price, to weather drought and fluctuating overseas demand. The piece praises organized effort and calls for community support and irrigation investments in the Goulburn Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Wheat and Wool Growers’ Association
Wheat Growers’ Federation
Scully
Roberton
Wheatgrowers' Association
Doles
End of year message from The Leader 1944
The Leader bids readers and advertisers farewell for 1944. Gratitude is extended to contributors Bruce Tunnock and John Callander for insightful articles on Numurkal district history and local topics. The note thanks those providing tips and notes the paper aims to continue serving the district with steady, trusted reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Leader
Bruce Tunnock
Numarkab
John Callander
Miners and Government Tensions Highlight Labor Strife
A political column critiques Mr Forde and the mining crisis, accusing certain miners of disloyalty and protest disruption across Australia. It argues the Labor Government fears a stand against a minority of strikers while warning of impacts on soldiers, families, and wartime supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forde
Australia
Paper argues in favor of Smith's Weekly amid criticism
A terse editorial defends Smith's Weekly from alleged unfriendly criticism of Federal Ministers. The piece urges balanced reporting and questions the tone of the rival publication while noting ongoing debates over policy and public duty.
Stop Us If You've Heard This One
Fragmentary OCR reads a quirky phrase and partial blocks from a page. The readable bits suggest a humorous column or captioning note with playful emphasis but lack clear names places dates or events to anchor a full news item.
Holiday Show Nights at Town Hall Screens
Town Hall presents a varied holiday program with film and stage, including Wylzelow Bridge and My Friend with Rod Mefiowsl. Gary Cooper and Terese Wright lead lewdine roles in a New Year's Night attraction. A color ratio screening of The Yankees is billed for January, plus Crime Docu Strane Case and The Moy in Bee Life. Patrons advised of accessible entertainment and seasonal goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Feap
Mery
Weidnaay Ventlor
Vivien Leuth
Judy Gurlind
Lin
Fay- Raidoy
Lilly Mars
Upcoming Town Hall Events and Socials
Readiness for community gatherings in Nemurkah and Nuss iah includes shows at Town Hall on 26 and 27 with "On Our Selection" and "Bridge" performances plus a bowling club dance on 29. A novelty concert and a Yankee picture event are also listed, highlighting local entertainments and dance nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fathalin
Nussiah Town Hall
Swale Joo Bridge
Pek
Numurkah Tow Hall
al Sii
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Young Husband Limited
Shepparton Numurkah
Nead Oliew
King Street
Melbourne
Jack Caiophell
Elisshig Foctiameee
Gilmoly Shepparton
Cotae
Lupe
Aedr
Motte
Hartke
Corte 41
Maw' Kane Cray
Commission
Dalgety & CO
Fi Mitchell, & CO
M, O'Kane Veerkad
Hopge
Roselva
Mlister
Minburn
Wallis
Qshorne
Hove Wining
Numurkah Town Hall
Vile Notte Ag
Koo
Iland
Victorian Inland Meat Authority
Ndiner
Nuraurkah
Fda
Shire
Ats
Cralg Way
Vivian Inland Meat Authority
Ers Cms Hotel
Humurmah
Hallwa
Visi
Goul’ Vite
Farmers’ Arms File
Cial
Melbourne Chamber of Commerce
Numarkeh Chamber
McEwen
J. May
Mr May
Johnson
Messrs
Mitchell
Wilton
Secondary Industries Commissio
Jensen
Australis
Rata
Strathmerton Red Cross
Strathmerton
J. Campbell
Ross-Soden
Secretarie
Arthur McDonald & Son Docker
Numurkah
Lieldenson & Nicled Fresh| Wood Pty, Ltd
KP Urman, Maniger
Mmetie Sutoirkal 14
James Williams
Real Estate & Bu
Numuekal
Tyo Buyere
Numubka
Phome
Morrissy & Deane
Morrison & Teare
the Star Bakery
Melville Street
Nurmurkah
N. E Coe
Racehbe Marsh
Fin Ae Baker
Astrycook
Go. S
Harry Miller
the Leader
Goulburn Valley
Villis
Labor
Smith
Smitl
Ted Tealse
Yezhan
Panyrtad
Vir Forde
Ig Op
Hhr
Wes
Wonthaggi
Federal
Commonwealth
Totowa Hall
Yankees
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