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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
2
The family of the late Mr Mur t Spilley expresses heartfelt thanks for sympathy letters telegrams and tributes received after the bereavement.
A collection of brief items details meetings and events across the district. Highlights include the annual general meeting of the Ageisaltoral Soefty on July 24, a Namorkat Fire Brigade fundraiser, and public sales at Cobram and Katamatite. Also noted are hospitality visits, a Youthall match, football specials visiting Shappistos, and Belgian Race Club committee plans with unpaid subscriptions urged.
A Monday evening social at Rot Presbyterian Church celebrated the building lighting with Nostylens gas. Rev T Glynn Jones presided and gave remarks. Four ladies and several gentlemen participated in a program including an anthem, recitations, songs, violin, and a duet, with ample refreshments for attendees.
Old identity Robert Gardiner died suddenly and an inquest found heart failure as the cause. Inspector McAllister visited the district and impressed locals. A Red Cross fund from a Shateshoo concert raised £10 6, a motor gymkhana may be held on Armistice Day to boost the Red Cross. Nathalia is declared a compulsory training area with 70 new recruits.
Speech highlights and local volunteers describe wartime aid efforts at a Thursday recruiting rally. Mrs White and Mrs Mulloney mobilize gratuitous services for the Benosbian Departments and supervise girls sewing and knitting. Mothers of pupils work alongside, with Mrs Maslin contributing to Red Cross relief.
The Wa l M group held at Mes Bowler's on Wednesday with 16 members present. Officers were reelected and a plan to form a Red Cross branch was discussed. New officers include President Miss Sharp and Treasurer Miss Yarnon. Two dozen members enrolled at the meeting.
In Picola the Broken Creek drought impact is noted and land sales discussed. A football match saw a late goal by the Cammera men despite a rival’s equalizing effort. Arbor Day and school activities at Picola West School include planting trees, races, and prizes, with speeches by local figures and references to regional events.
Namurkah Shire Council records the July session focusing on health warnings a vaccination drive and civic measures. It outlines road works drainage grants and financial reports with motions to fund lighting and infrastructure upgrades and to arrange patrols and recruiting efforts.
Eatamatus notes ROM OUR CORRESPONDENT reports the sudden death of Elder statesman Me William Desgan at his home after attending council and recruiting meetings. He is described as 60 with a large family left behind. Nearby football at Katamatito featured Yabba winning 6 over Kutamatito 3 in a lively Saturday match with 10 pm finish.
A community gathering at Abe Poole Flotel on Monday bid farewell to Private Fairman of Barivo heading for the front. Local figures praised his courage, presented a purse of sovereigns, and urged all to uphold the Empire's banner, with hopes for his safe return and continued support for other veterans.
A committee meeting of the Numturial Agricultural Society discussed whether to abandon the show due to wartime strain. Members favored delaying or canceling certain events and planned a special meeting. the main vote on show abandonment was unresolved. The next meeting was set for Saturday July 2.
A chaotic OCR of a local committee meeting outlines an agenda with dates July 21 and 26 and events in Melbourne and Wisteria with references to training and attire. Names include Walter Browne and Walter Beara. It mentions stores and shoes and a public event with speeches by A Mampbell and others.
Local gathering presided by Mr J G marked by enthusiastic singing and speeches. Recitations and vows to aid Picola in wartime followed with mentions of local families and community support for Barmah funding and service efforts.
A noisy gathering at Mechanics Hall heard B Ronald and Mr Mite address townsfolk. The president of the local group chaired as a rising resolution was debated and carried amid calls to defend their views against European influence.
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