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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1940
Page
4
Stocktaking specials list items across departments including millinery coats frocks evening frocks skirts jumpers cardigans blouses hosiery gloves handkerchiefs belts and related accessories. Limited quantities offered with emphasis on fashion items for immediate purchase.
NEAT SATURDAY Thunder Afloat dominates this week’s Town Hall program featuring Wallace Beery Virgina Grey in awe inspiring sea drama with a strong cast. Also shown Every Thing Writes a comedy or crime tale centered on Rose Karns with Irene Dare headline and a supporting lineup including Edgar Kennedy Lynne Roberts and Eric Linden.
Senator Sheehan a Labor member warned primary producers bore sacrifices while secondary industries still profited. He attacked the Federal Government yet argued the worst democracy is better than the best totalitarian rule, urging Parliament stay in session. He cited France as a warning and pressed for cost of production to be fully paid, calling for equitable merits for textile, engineering, and other industries.
The Numarkeh Water Trust held a meeting to review rate collection totaling £2132 15s 10d and discuss repairs to Chinaman's weir Nathalia weir and Wanghau weir. Members clashed over funding, temporary repairs vs full work, depreciation funds, and who should pay for ongoing maintenance. The engineer noted prior contributions from Western Riding and warned that delays risk stagnation. motions to delay were defeated and inspection of dams was ordered.
Church notices list services at Nomarksh 8 am and 7 pm with Rev Johnson and Anthodiot onth 11 Beer Vales 0. Cobrem shows 9.45 am and other times 2.0.1 and 11 and 7. Drumanure references require clarification with Mater Hughes.
Mr J McEwen member for Indi won the Federal Government speaker on International Affairs. His broadcast discusses Britain’s stance against Germany, the Mediterranean and Near East, Japan’s moves, and Australia’s need for strong home defences while supporting Britain in the wider war effort. He warns of possible French fleet issues, air power dynamics, and the Empire’s total resources. The speech underscores vigilance in the Pacific and the importance of prepared national strength.
Uncertainty about how to use waste material by the Red Cross Society prompts a list of disposable articles. Rail parcel transport is not yet free, so parcels may be sent by voluntary car or other non charge transport. Numurkah plans a collection system may appear later. meanwhile households should store useful goods. Paper items include newspapers catalogs magazines and old papers various. Rag items include cloths rags and textile scraps. Metal section requests scrap lead tin copper and aluminium.
Britain mobilizes all sections for continuous work and no profits. Proposed petrol pooling would form a limited company to control distribution, with sectors aligning current operations and tanker tonnage. Donations for aircraft rise in India and Australia, with public drives and notable gifts to fund fighter aircraft and squadrons.
A Saturday afternoon meeting of men above military age formed an emergency detachment to aid the war effort. Gr B C Gordon was elected chairman and F J Webster secretary. The group planned varied support including medical aid, transport, wound care, and training, with members to serve as needed in military and civilian roles.
The treasury condemns counterfeit savings certificates tied to Austedhags currency and warns fund misuse could devalue money and harm the war effort. Treasurer Mr Spender accuses agitators of subversive propaganda and says government may take severe action. zählen
Military and government sources urge caution as rumours circulate about troop movements in Australia. Officials emphasize verified information through official channels to prevent misdirection and safeguard personnel in sensitive operations.
fragmentary OCR text notes activities and fines under a law or group name. unclear event details, participants, dates, or location. key terms include CWA activity, fines, and penalties. lacking named entities or concrete outcomes, no clear headline present.
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