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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1942
Page
4
A festive ad promotes Bitcons lingerie as the top gift for women and children with attractive prices. It highlights silk backed fabrics, Latin inspired silhouettes, and a summer wardrobe range in black navy and assorted shades. Also advertises cool cottons and holiday wear including sporty styles for ladies with sizes and decorative prints.
The Defence department urges households to donate aluminium items such as saucepans kettles and small utensils for aircraft construction. Collecting points are Coxon's foundry and the Red Cross depot in Numurksh Nathalia water tower weighbridges and local stations. Every small item helps and readers are asked to adopt the motto Do It Now to aid Australia’s defense.
The text concludes with a reflection that empty headed people still exist and practice snobbery. It asserts that associates typically show respect and deference as they are generally honest, ending with the observation that twenty ends the essay on snobs.
The article notes a sleepy mood as clocks moved forward one hour on New York time, with a few resistors. Numurkah’s streets were quiet on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, no post office tower bell chiming, police present at the PO corner to uphold order, and hopes rise for restoring New Year revels at year end.
Elma Carolyn Harris and Jack Horton wed at Arma dale Presbyterian Church on December 15 with Rev J C McKeown officiating. Harris’s sister Norma served as bridesmaid in blue crepe with white accessories, carrying pink roses and blue delphiniums. Elma wore white crepe with a gardenia bouquet. Horton, Tocumwal native and only child of Mr and Mrs L B Horton, had Jack Middleton as best man.
The wedding was celebrated at Sydney on December 12 uniting Miss Margery Christopher eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W Christopher Mansfield Victoria with Corporal A B Williamson A L F second son of Rev Canon S W and Mrs Williamson Tocumwal.
A report discusses evacuation plans for children from crowded urban areas, noting 2300 and planned billets in the Numur kah shire. It urges households to inform central offices of accommodation changes and explains potential compulsory housing if voluntary efforts fail, to prevent delays. The column also reflects on social snobbery and empathy for both rich and poor, favoring the middle class.
Public appeal urging all Australians to join Red Cross and emergency services in Victorian evacuation plans. Emphasizes self sacrifice and coordinated support through Billeting Committees, local Red Cross, and Country Women’s Association to care for thousands of evacuating children and dependents amid imminent air raids.
Readers discuss whether the Sabbath was transferred to Sunday, arguing scripture and Baptist manuals. They warn state enforcement of religious practice risks persecution, cite Pilgrim history, and urge adherence to Bible principles over majority opinion.
Australian wounded members on the hospital ship Oranje expressed deep gratitude for Dutch medical care and hospitality. Warrant Officer Boese delivered an appreciative speech, noting the bond between Dutch and Australian people and praising a Dutch nurse who welcomed the barge crew aboard.
A fragmented church notices list names times and places across Numurkah Cobram Nathalia Yales South etc with multiple Rev. officiants and gatherings. The rough timetable includes services at Numurkah Wan ghau Sallrgsevoyse Strathmerton Cobram You rang Katamatite and more with several speakers and hours. A stray message asks about Tremp Movements and to stop talking.
On New Year’s Day Ue Wak Hou Bowling Club held the antins tournament. Owing to pat rol restrictions several outside clubs could not attend but Numurkah sent a strong team to the sister club green. Lively day with ladies providing meals and support. singles won by J Cartiste. runner up L Dockers. Donk event won by Dockery and Watson from Carlisle and X Fanelli. Biga ment arrangements by Mr Carlisle and Mr Zanelli. praise for effort. Prizes listed for future events and notes on upcoming games.
A foggy wartime tribute notes American veterans saluting Australian comrades. It recalls bravery, shared hardship, and reverence for fallen soldiers as officers and men are honored, with mention of specific names and deaths amid the Syria and Pacific theaters.
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