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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 02, 1940

Page

3

Local Notices and Obituary Notes from Numurkah District

A crowded notice sheet recounts community events in Numurkah and Nathalia regions. Sworn-in officials include Mr Gordon and others while public meetings and Methodist services are announced. A veteran farmer Mr Leaf of Numurkah is remembered for public service, dairy farming, and singing. his funeral proceeds to Nathalia Cemetery with a Church of England service.

Ninoekwh Braneings Elita S Hele Slushter Numurkah Aaliciar England Vernon Sheboty Cowie Ninde Siri Methodist Uhlere Seed Alex Jeeen Gy Foi Val Peper Uinhvetseet Winnilat Wermanie Woody Fleve Private Hospital Nathalist Agricultural Society My Leaf United Country Party Wain Nu |Murkah Leaf Stanger Mra A. McKenzie West ‘Wyalung Ko McDonald St. Arnaud W. Dawson Nat Chitwa Jarham William Leaf Wanin Kenowen Jy Valley Arciaining Arment Pither Thane

Numurkah Stock Sale Promises Steers and Sheep Entries

The notice invites entries for the upcoming Numurkah stock sale on Wednesday July 10 including steers heifers and sheep. Yardings at Campocu M and Moody reports show fat sheep and weaners selling at varied prices with good demand. next sale July 17. Also notes the death of Mr William Leaf, long-time district resident.

Numurkah J. McNamara Campocu Moody Newtocke Walest Nathalia Nemarkah

Warroll of Honor Names Enlisted for Active Service Abroad

District young men enlist for service abroad with cooperation of families to ensure every name is included. Names listed include J. W. Brown, R. W Bryceland, R. Cox, R. McLeod, Reverend W W Meares, W Paterson, H ign Williams, C. O Williams.

Miss Maisie Munro Marries Amid Dry June District

Country correspondents report Saturday events as Miss Maisie Munro, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Munro, wed and departed by car. Orchards and gardens are irrigated by the Murray scheme with June water use unusually low. dry weather and frosts reduced pasture growth. The Murray River for June is noted as the lowest on record.

Maisie Munro George Munro Carom

Kaarimba Band Charity Concert In Kaarimba Hall

The Kaarimba The Shepparton Plectrum Band held a concert in Kaarimba Hall last Tuesday to raise funds for Bunbartha Welfare Committee, with half the proceeds given to the Kaarimba Red Cross Society. The hall was packed and most items were encored, followed by a dance. Mr George Billingham thanked the performers, praising conductor Mr Frank Young for his charitable spirit and service. Mr Sargeant noted Young’s return to the district since boyhood at Mundoona school.

Shepparton Plectrum Band Kaarmba Hall Bunbartha Welfare Committee Kaarimba Red Cross Society George Billingham Frank Young Sargeantaid Kearimba Young Mundoona Picket Guard Academy Merry Oldsmobile Sam Christopher Miss Edwards Mrs Day Miss Fuller Betty Waltz Smiling Rose Master Christopher Miss Robbins Mr Frank Young Soldiers of Fortune Colum

Nathalia Society Abandons Annual Show Over Subscriptions

At a Thursday Agricultural Society meeting the motion to abandon this year’s show was carried unanimously. The secretary warned the overdraft could reach £170 with about £35 yearly interest. A finance committee will meet to plan funding before a special meeting. Nathalia Football Club members and officials hosted a smoker at the Nathalia Public Hall with President Mr L Elliot presiding. Guests included Messrs C McK Hicks B Bates W Butler J Carland and W Pridmore. The toasts to The Guests and The Team were given and responded to by several members and captains. Songs were performed by P Murray and G S Watson.

Agricultural Society Nathalia Football Club AULF Smpire Nathalia L. Elliot Messrs C. McK. Hicks B. Bates W. Butler J. Carland W. Pridmore

Irrigation Workers Seek Information on Water Availability

The report notes irrigation workers seeking any helpful information as channels await water access. It emphasizes readiness and coordination to maximize use when supply becomes available.

Indies of the Wania Red Trams Send Comfort Box

The Indies of the Wania Red Trams forward a large box of comforts including water bags pajamas sweaters books and magazines to the Wasia Post Office. Agents finish shifting wheat at Waain with mice damage noted and irrigation debate raised.

Indies Wania Wasia Waain

Wheat pool opposition voiced by farmers in wheat market

Farmers oppose wheat pooling despite experts noting fair prices and profits from cattle and sheep. individuals including Mr and Mrs W Hooper, Mr and Mrs H T Corting, and others list cash shares and opinions on pooling amid war conditions. Rev Father Rohan and local names appear in the damaged report.

W. Hooper H. T. Corting Johannsen W. D. Mace M. A. Eddy T. R. Betts A.J. Bourke A. Waser Harold G. Pears Rohan A. S. Mar G. H Morrison C. ‘Trengrove S. A. Trengrove E. M. Moss D. P. Simpson

Progress Association in recess for war period

The Wunghnu Progress Association will recess until September to focus on war needs. The president and secretary were thanked for their service as the group contemplates continuing limited work on urgent matters like water supply. The Wangahu Girls Club raised 15 pounds for Mooroopna Hospital at a successful fair with a well attended dance in the Mechanics Hall.

Progress Association Association Carlisle R. Sanders Wanghau Girls' Club Fai Mooroopna Hospital Mechanics’ Hall Mesdames W. Mills P. Eddy F. Wright D. Sanders Mapletoft Eddy Mises M. Hobbs D. Fowler A. Purdie Walters H. Purdie M.J. Bourke J.J. Sanders T. Clark Reg Lee

Youanmite CWA concert a packed hall funds for project

The Youanmite CWA held a concert and raffle to raise funds with a large turnout. Performances included Rene and Jean Gillespie in The Fortune Teller and Miss Needleneck's School skit, plus songs by H Field Ross Bourke Lynch Marshall and Mrs Batey.

Maria B. T. Batey Miss Needleneck Annabella A. Lawrence Mra H. Field Ross Bourke Numurksh Lilian Lynch Mise Marshall Moriecon Numurkeh George Batey H. Field C.W.A Joan Hodge Gwends Young Mesdames H A. Baiey C-W C-W.a. Mbers; Duet, Misses Lilian Lynch and K. Marshall Miss Lynch Miss Bourke Mra Martin Batey Rene Jean Gillespie

War Fund Drive in Numurksh District

A public meeting forms a War Fund committee to coordinate district efforts. The group aims to raise 500 pounds in July as a gift to the Government for war expenditure. Contributions may be left with Mrs Johannsen the shire secretary or the Editor and will be acknowledged in the Numurkah Leader. Convener M A Hogan signs the notice.

Numurksh Johannsen Numurkah M. A. Hogan

Auctioneers advertise motor cars and estates lineup

J McNamara and Co auctioneers advertise sworn valuations and local agency for DODGE BROS six cylinder cars and trucks. Trust monies to lend at lowest rates. Agencies for The Commercial Union Assurance Co and Prudential Life. Mentions Estrates Lane bulldog crude oil tractors and steamship line.

Dodge Bros Commercial Union ‘Assurance CO Trustees Executors & ‘Agency CO Orient Prudential Life Assurance CO Australian Estates & Mortgage CO. Ltd Lane” Bulldog

Stock Sale Fixtures and Events Calendar

A dated list shows sale fixtures for July and August including Numurkah Nathalia Cobram and Namurka stock sales. Events include Kilpatrick McLellan Co J Namara Co Campbell Co and Namurksh sales with dates noted for Nathalia Numurkah Cobram and August Nathalia Pig Sale.

Numurkah Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co Nathalia J. Me Namara & Co Cobram Campbell & Co Namurksh Campbell. and CO Kilpatrick, McLellan

War Saving Groups Forming In Numurkah

Householders in Numurkah are urged by the Win-the-War committee to form local groups to buy War Savings Certificates. A group secretary forwards members' names to Mr A Stringer, with a collecting book and cards issued free. Trustees Messrs W L Moss and J E Harper will receive certificates as payments are made.

Numurkah A. Stringer Messrs W. L. Moss J. E. Harper

Cobram and Numurkah Stock and Land Sales Highlighted

Local sale notices list multiple stock sales in Cobram Numurkah and Kilpatrick McKellan Co with auctions for land grazing and dairying properties. Agents include Romaldean Bros Tippett Tractors and Foamonwealth Wool & Product Co Ltd. Listings emphasize attractive catalogs and prompt settlements with regional agencies and trustees.

Also Mentioned on This Page

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