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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1940
Page
3
A fragment describes a land matter involving Mesers Turnbull of Ardinona. It states 1 jouvhie and 40 acres will be filter tia your and references a sump mynths period, with unclear parties and arrangements.
Fragmented OCR text provided is unreadable. No identifiable people places organizations events or dates emerge to summarize into a factual 2 line record.
Fragmented OCR text describes a community event or incident at a school with names Patrick Spe and Mee M Casey and a marine star. It references a great watch from a choreh and a Walter Rowe as acting school official. The passage is garbled but hints at a treasurer and court-related duties and a temporary replacement.
A large Sunday night audience enjoyed a lengthy program by the Namurkah Orchestra with church choirs. The event raised over £10 for the Comforts Fund, praised conductor L H Barker, and featured hymns, an orchestral solo, and the choir’s lively performance of There’ll Always Be Australia and There’ll Always Be England.
July notices list social and fundraising events in Numurkah and Katandra. Included are a farewell social at Katanga, a Win-the-War rally in Numurkah, the Numurkah Blind Auxiliary annual meeting, Town Hall Pictures at the theatre with two films, and the Numarkah Comforts Fund Ball plus Katandra R.S.L. Ball events.
Me Barker expresses appreciation for the loyal cooperation of the orchestra and choir in making the concert a success.
A transcription lists officers for Tallygaroopna Teil Cross including President Mirs K Daylley Vice-President Mrs Longson Secretary Miss Ivy Montgomery Treasurer Mrs H Humphreys. It also names a committee with President Secretary Miss Reid Mrs Larson Miss Thompson Mrs HE Teton buying committee Mrs Drviden and Mrs Montgomery and several contributors.
A large crowd attended a farewell social in Wonghnu Aalf honoring Wally Mear, Jack Gray, and Stan Trivey from the Wonghnu Cricket Lab. Speeches praised their volunteer service as representative citizens. Silver cigarette cases were presented, community singing led by J. B. Purdie, musical items and dancing followed. The event, promoted by the Meth Radiat Ladies Guild, featured competitions led by Rev. W Kemp and Tew Eddy, including balloon races and foot races with local participants.
A fragmentary report notes Mire Bluem of Cestlamaine visiting Strathmerton for a week to reconnect with old friends as semifinals loom in the local basketball premiership.
Premier Dunstan renewed his appeal to the Commonwealth Government for another advance on wheat the land has commandeered. He cited about 70 telegrams and many letters asking for swift action to avert disaster for farmers facing cash difficulties and credit shortages.
The fortnightly pig and calf sale at Shepparton will be conducted on Monday July 29. The fut and store cattle sale will be on Tuesday next. Kilpatrick McLellan Co and New Zealand Loan and Mortgage Co invite entries for both sales.
The Commodities Board, active since the outbreak of war, investigates allegations of cornering in commodities. Public cooperation supports inspectors who act on complaints, with powers to cancel contracts restricting supplies. Penalties include £500 fine or 12 months imprisonment.
At the Numurkah Chamber of Commerce meeting the Egg Board faced sharp criticism over its district operations. President J H Bitcon highlighted centralisation and delivery delays that hurt producers retailers and consumers alike. The executive was urged to seek inquiries and take strong action while concerns about pricing and transport costs were raised by multiple members.
Home Defence Volunteers may enlist in the 59th Battalion, aged 24 to 45 or 46, with 70 days of training in six months. Vacancies exist for farriers, carpenters, masons, cooks, and others. Applications for Australian Army Reserve Class A enlistment open Tuesdays at the Drill Hall, with required service proof and medical examination.
Reminder of a ball at Town Hall next Tuesday night July 30. Debutante set has finished arrangements and are making final touches. Proceeds go to The Katandra Returned Soldiers Comforts Fund. The function will be held in Memorial Hall Wednesday of next week.
The Win-the-War committee discussed whether to solicit contributions. Thomas argued canvassing should not be needed for opportunities to give. Hogan said a canvass was not the committee’s aim. Marshall suggested £500 could be better used for war needs as a direct contribution from Numurksh. Wilson asserted the committee, formed at a public meeting, should not have its decision questioned after studying the issue. The matter ended without further discussion.
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria reports motorists risked prosecution for leaving cars in public streets not officially marked as parking zones. Officers note long parking in Sydney Road Brunswick and Chapel Street Prahan obstructs traffic and raises accident risk. The club urges drivers to park in quieter streets and cooperate to reduce road hazards.
Namurkah (H.O.) Nathalis Picola Cobram Katamatite advertise trusted lenders offering sworn valuations through local agents. Partners listed include Dodge Bros 6 Cylinder Motor Cars and Trucks, Commercial Union Assurance Co, Trustees Executors & Agency Co, Orient Line of Steamers, Prudential Life Assurance Co Ltd, Australian Estates Mortgage Co Ltd, Lanz Bulldog Crude Tractor.
Sale fixtures list several stock sales across Numurkah Nathalia Cobram and surrounding towns with Kilpatrick McLellan J McNamara Campbell and Co Cobram associated with Corlett and Co at 94 Queen Street Melbourne. Dates include August 5 7 and 8 with multiple auctions and stock sale affiliations.
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