Win-the-War Committee Debates Carnival Arrangements
The Win-the-War Committee weighs options on sharing tasks with the Red Cross Society in Melbourne and the Comforts Fund over a carnival plan. A subcommittee will draft a programme for a Friday meeting, amid tensions over Red Cross leadership and funding controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wekage Aid Comforts Fund
Iied Crone
Mae
Red Crow
Martin
Red Cross Society
Melbourne
Comforts Fund
F. J. Webster
Johnson
Harper
Messrs Harper and
Deane
Messrs
S. W. Stife
Martiny A. Coxon
Webster
Limeden
Rev. Johnson
Covbahite
Wits
Red Cross
Bios
District News Wheat Deliveries Near Complete
Deliveries of wheat to the railway station will finish this week with about 60 000 bags to come half of the season total. Star Nurse Wilkinson returns briefly to visit friends as district activity continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson
Weirhbridee Co
Comforts Fund
Dah McFarlane
Tungamah
Melhonene Tramways Board
Farh Mail
Near Comforts
Katamatite Official Changes as Wheat Drops and Irrigation Proves Value
J S King left on Wednesday to take up new duties in Queeriveliste while F Hennexy becomes acting First-constable. Wheat at the railway station totals 3000 yet to come, hay harvest delays eased by rains, and irrigation proves beneficial. Farmers shifted land to millet, sudan grass, and lucerne, grazing sheep and cattle as drought pressures ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Generariy
J. S. King
Mr King
Amity
Mrs King
Millet
Bardia
Australians at Tobruk Move Into Frontline After Bardia
Acting Official Corres pondent Ian Fitchett describes the rapid Australian and British advance around Tobruk from January through early February. He notes four hundred miles from Alexandria, supply over rough tracks, and New Zealand drivers assisting the Colonial Carrying Company. Prisoners from Bardia are captured with orderly handling as forces extend the frontline and reinforce the siege area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobruk
Bardia
Alexandria
Ambulance Gift Ready for Military Handover in Nathalia
The Melbourne Red Cross branch secretary informs Nathalia district ambulance committee that the vehicle funded by Western and Moira Ridings residents is ready for delivery to military authorities. A handover ceremony has been planned with M L C Mr G J Tuckett representing the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
The
Red Cross Society
Mite
Mary Mantz
Nathalia and District Ambulance Appeal Committee
Meney
Picola Red Grass branch ends fortnightly euchre for Jan Feb
At the Picola branch meeting the group decided to discontinue fort nightly euchre parties during January and February. A parcel containing socks helmets flannels scarves mittens and razor blades was sent to head quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picola
Red Grass
Strathmerton Soldier Farewell Scene Includes District Figures
A Strathmerton farewell for a local soldier drew a large district gathering despite wet weather. Pte P A Amith led the event chaired by D Henderson with remarks from Dr Moss for Numurkah Shire and others representing the C W A and Comforts Fund. Music featured Mimes in Ian Lynch and Keren, pianist Mrs May Girdler, and additional speakers from Cobram and Towoomwal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathmerton Tall
P. A. Amith
D. Henderson
Dr. Moss
Shire of
Numurkah
Pinsuck
D. Gleeson
Tov
District residents criticised for poor attendance at ALF event
Public criticism voiced by chairman Mr C. P. Crighton over low turnout for a district ALF presentation evening. He said the organizing committee was disappointed by fewer than 100 attendees despite enlistment and urgency noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyndram
A.lf
C. P. Crighton
Crighton
Les
Comer Events Call to Arms for Citizens of Kyabram
Citizens gathered at Town Hall to show appreciation and answer a call to support soldiers overseas in hot weather. The event aimed to fulfill a debt of gratitude in part, despite preference for cooler or indoor comfort.
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Kyabram
War Roll of Honor Names Listed in Military Memorial
A wartime roll shows personnel including McArthur, N McDonald, Jas, McFarlane P, Robinette R S, Robinette W, Rogers, Jean, Rowe F C, Venables L, Wall W, Lo A H, Wellington A, E P Wignell, Williams C, and others. The list spans Air Force Navy and staff roles as part of the memorial
Numurkah clubs clash in close pen wat match
J McNamara and Co reports a pen wat contest between Numurkah White and Numurkah Blues on Wednesday night. Absences led to Sanders and Zanelli co opting for Wanghau club players. Whites led from the 15th end and won 67 to 51 with varied scores across ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Nuwurkah
Messrs
Sanders
Zanelli
Wanghau Clu
Numurkah Club Seeks Entries for Annual Bowls Tournament
Entries for the Numurkah Club annual bowls tournament close with secretary Mr S Cave next Friday. The Monday event is a pairs contest. A. E. Morris and E. C. Patrick won last Saturday’s spoon competition as the only pair to score three wins. The cock-of-the-green contest featured multiple games this week, with current holders W Carter and T A Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Cave
A. E. Morris
E. C. Patrick
W. Carter
T. A. Morris
Pickle Holiday Schedules Prompt Cattle and Land Auctions
The market column notes Kilpatrick McLellan Co and Waais Co arranging sales next Monday and Tuesday at Shepparton with pig and P.O. calf auctions and a fat and store cattle sale. Campbell & Co. report offering land at a stock sale on Wednesday, a 114 acre block owned by Mr T. E. i trade interest highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bohn
P. B. Kingsbury
Northcote
Nathalia
Yelima
Jeane
Barwo
A. Boaden
L. A. Carey
Campbell & Co
Bearn
Kilpatrick, McLellan
Shepparton) & CO
NEW Zealand Loan & MA. 0. Ltd
Stock Sales and Auction Fixtures for Numurkah Cobram 1941
Advertises stock sales at Numurkah and Cobram in January 1941 with dates listing Numurkah and Cobram stock sales. Names include Kupat tick Co John Darling & Son Ronaldson Bros Tippett Tractors and others. Mentions local agents Ballarat Trustees Exors and Ltd and services in live stock fencing and sworn valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Bros
Commercial Union Assurance CO
Trustees Executors & Agency CO
Orient
Prudential Life Assurance Coy
Australian Estates & Mortgage CO. Ltd
LANZ
Numurkah
Kupattick & Co
Cobram
I McNamara & Co
Ballarat Trustees Exors and Agency Co
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Win-the-War Executive
Molin
Huston
Sis Eile
Hianimson
District News
Libya
Ian G. Fitchett
Palestine
Bardis
Eutts
Strathmerton
Wnurkah
J. McNamara and CO
H.O
Hyde
May
Bicon
Patrick
Barker
Macdermid
Johannsen
Tweddle
Carter
Mackenzie
Bloce
McNamara
O'Brien
Hamon
A. Williams
Wedy Eddy
Wilson
H. Williams
Cave
Wanghnu
Whites
Wunghnu
Guenther
B. Crlisle
Dockery
Wanghau
Gillespie
Lee
Fahey
Harrison
Carlisle
Mapletoft
Fowler
Namurkah White
Bitcon
Ohneon
Backenzie
Tocumwal
White Blue
Waughau
Ulupna West
T. Rivett
J. McNamara & Co. Auctioneers
Corlett and CO. R.A.C.V
Queen | Street
John Darling & Son
Ronaldson Bros
Tippett
Little's Sheep Dip
National Trustee Co. of Aust. Ltd
Shearer's Farm Implements
Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co. Ltd
Hudson-Terraplans Cars
South British Insurance Co. Ltd
Rick, McLellan & Co
Selaparick & Cay
Sayy We Namary & Co
Cooper
General Motors
Shepparton Pig & Calf Sale
Metropolitas
Numurkah Stock Sale
Wool, Stock & Land Agents
William Street
Geelong
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co Pty. Ltd
Newmarket
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. Pty. Ltd
Holdenson & Nielson, Fresh Food Pty. Ltd
R. Firman
Wea
Younghusband
King Street
New South Wales
Albury
Lockhart
Rand
Walla Walla
Griffith
Leeton
Wagga Wagga
Deniliquin
Victoria
Echuca
Shepparton
Kynbram
Casterton
Mildura
State Assurance Company Limited
England
HAIG
Wool and Produce
Kensington
Vic
N.S.W
Namurkah
J. McNamara & Co Auctioneers
Nathalia Stock Sale
J. McNamara & Co
Bore
J. McNemam & Co
Goldsbrough Mort & Company Ltd
Bourke Street
Wool & Produce Brokers and Merchants
Wyndham Street
Tatura
Western Assurance Company
J. W. Mills
Menager
P. O'Connell
Goldsbrough, Mort & CO. Ltd
Apuery 17
Sberrerton
Gabideneng, Mort & Co. Ltd
Shepparton End
A. R. Wadeson Stock & Property
Sworn Valuer
Main Street
MR. Supply
MR. Demard
Vertiag
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