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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1944
Page
2
L A Martin district manager for Shepparton 424 oversees auction and clearing sales by State Assurance Company Limited National Trustees Executors Agency Co. Trecks secured for Newmarket prompt settlements in district.
Obituaries for Joseph Albert Goodwin and Matthew Thompson record January deaths from accidents at Yarra Junction and Nathalia. Notices list survivors and reflect community memorials. Classifieds include a help-wanted ad for a typewriter and a timber sale seeking offers on secondhand hardware timber.
Shire of Numurkah warns stock owners not to let animals wander within the township or two miles beyond its boundary. Any wandering stock will be impounded without further notice per local order. Stringer, Shire Secretary.
A Numurkah and District Citizens meeting is set for Friday January 21 at 3 p.m. in the Numurkah Town Hall to form a Victorian Country Party branch for Numurkah and Katanga districts, elect office-bearers, appoint conference delegates, and handle conference motions. J. G. McDonald will address. Liberal Country Party members meet at the same time to appoint delegates. Secretaries M Seymour and G Moss.
Tenders close noon 26 January 1944 for grazing rights on Lot 7 and surrounding allotments within section D Pariah of Kearimba. Eight month term from 1 February 1944 with renewal option up to four years. rental for eight months and licence fee payable with tender. Forms available at Benalla Land Office. Former licensee P. D. K. O’Hanlon.
THR engagements are announced involving Jarrurtah Leona and A LY alongside the late Mr Parpons. The notice provides limited details but confirms upcoming marital or ceremonial engagements tied to these names.
A public meeting in Numurkah and Katanga on Friday at 3 PM will form branches of the Victorian Country Party. U.C.P. and L.C.P. aims include uniting the parties, electing officers, and sending delegates to conferences. A Minister will speak after attendance constraints.
The Personal About Boot Absit People wedding occurred September 28 at the bride’s uncle and sunt home in South Yarra with Rev Townsend officiating. The bride, eldest daughter of J Carnochan and the late Mrs Carnochan, married the elder son of Mrs Mendes of Chiltern and the late Mr S Goodman. The couple were unattended. The gown featured silver embroidery and a long train with a water lily veil. Mr Goodman, a solicitor in Shepparton, often visits Numurkah Court. Obituary sympathy to Mrs D McKay on her sister Miss O Shea’s death in Kyneton bush fires. A brother of Mrs McKay was severely burnt in the same fire.
At the annual meeting of the Bush Fire Brigade district, P. Prentice was elected president and captain, A. M. Galt secretary, I. Ross equipment officer, and lieutenants J. Osborne, T. Betts, F. Grinter, J. Thompson, and W. Hooper. The group will skip the usual levy this year but pursue arrears. They reaffirm affiliation with the Country Bush Fire Brigades Association and urge subscriptions to aid dependents of volunteers lost in Wangaratta fires, noting medical care is free and funds aid widows, orphans, and hospital costs.
A. Watson and A. E. Morris won the Numurkah club pairs tournament after a playoff against E. C. Patrick and L. H. Barker. Farmers urged to register permanent additional labor needs with the National Service officer at Shepparton. Kyabram depot break in ambulance and petrol theft reported.
A Tuesday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs W Ritchie bid farewell to Private Ellis Miller ALF. Residents from all parts joined in community singing led by Mr Webster and games. Mrs W Thomas played piano. Chairman introduced Mr T W Lumsden from RS L and Mr J Q Martin spoke for the Comforts.
A Nathalia district drowning fatality reports farmer Matthew Thompson and his 18 year old RAAF son killed when a boat capsized on Broken Creek near Nathalia. The two were fishing with two relatives when searched bodies were recovered after about an hour. Thompson leaves a widow and daughters Celia and Glenice. major sympathy shown by local family and community as the cortege drew many mourners to Nathalie Cemetery.
A playful verse sequence riffs on mispronunciation and spelling with a merchant debtor scene a saucy child mis spells yacht and a wrathful teacher. A king heir joke a seasick traveler a doctor luncheon order a waiter grab at service and a choir girls singing mischief conclude with a pun on spelling and dough.
A wounded Solomon Islands veteran sends a cheque to the Australian Red Cross and recalls the dugout shelter where soldiers waited during air raids. He details Red Cross bags with toiletries, soap, matches, and comfort items, and laments the simple acts that sustain troops.
Market reports outline forthcoming sales by Kulpateck Metallea & Co and Nathalia firms. The sale includes farm stock, sheep, cattle, and wool, with appraisals and terms on easy credit. Auction events span Wednesday to Monday with assorted goods and clearing sales at multiple venues in Nathalia and nearby towns.
An old church notice page lists parish activities and service times for Nursay and West Narilig. It mentions Anglican and Presbyterian chapters, with references to sermons, baptisms, and community gatherings.
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