Direct Giving and War Committee Report on Public Opinion
The War Committee tests public opinion on concerts and events, noting a year of efforts and supporters across town. Financials show receipts totaling £705 10s 8d with a credit balance of £0 12s 4d. An emergency landing ground nears completion, two dead trees require removal, and a sub-committee is empowered to act. National Fitness girls offer aid and plan a relief scheme for clothing food and shelter if an emergency arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jou
Macdermid
H.J. Johannsen
Correspondence on water meters and rent charges in Numurkah
A letter to the editor urges Numurkah Water Trust to refer to Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works the issue of rent for water meters. A butcher complains meters are unfairly charged when used to weigh meat, arguing similar meters should be exempt. The writer notes the board may revisit charges and implications for other water meters and accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Setion
Melbourne
Carrie Vest
Numarkah
Numarkah Commission
Home Guard Drilling and Community Debate in Numurkah
The Numurkah Home Guard drill schedule shifts from Tuesday to Sunday, drawing letters to The Leader about Sabbath-keeping and the propriety of weekday versus Sunday activities. A local critic warns against undermining the day of rest while committees discuss fundraising and gifts for the 96 Fund and welcomes outside help to support the unit.
Comrades Debate Russia War and Treaty Terms
In reply to Comrade Count Meerout I note that our comrades in Russia fight because Hitler refused to honor the agreement. The Red Cross constitution was drawn by an international convention and must be accepted by all who value national honesty. Our bias should not blind us to this fact, and I trust you will not take the threatened action. You are in the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Meerout
Russia
Hitler
Red Cross
Welfare and Comforts Fund Acknowledges Donations
The Welfare and Comforts Fund records donations including Tienpeckers Concert Party 14 6 5, Naring house party 11 17, and Mr E H Acfield Melbourne unspecified amount. Sign W McGrath reports scarcity of cats in the desert while Numurkah boys adapt to sand. 36 parcels were sent to Middle East personnel with more prepared for Malaya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sign. W. McGrath
Desert
Middle East
Malaya
Euchre and Dance At Ritchie Residence Aids Comforts Fund
A euchre and dance at Mr R Ritchie’s Tuesday night raised 12 pounds for the Numurkah Comforts Fund. Prizes went to Misa Roma Miller and W Tyres. stalls offered novelties and dances. Items of harmony were provided by Shirley Wilson and Ern Carlyon. Lamb and turkey prizes went to Mrs M A Eddy and Mrs Elliot, with a box of chocolates also sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ritchie
Misa Roma Miller
W. Tyres
Shirley Wilson
Ern.Carlyon
M. A. Eddy
Elliot
Numurkah Comforts Fund
Numurkah events and screenings announced in notices
Notices list July town hall events and film screenings at venues, plus meetings for the Fathers Association and Numurkah branches. Also notes anniversaries and church gatherings with October flower show details and warns to tell no man to tell no child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Konga
Numurkah
Fathers! Association
Red Cross Branch Holds Annual Meeting at Baulkamaugh South
At the Red Cross Baulkamaugh South branch annual meeting 13 members attended at Mrs G Fowler’s home. The president chaired as the secretary reported £125 19s 10d received from subscriptions, £52 10s lent to headquarters, with funds spent on 1204 items including linens, clothing, hygiene goods, and hospital supplies. New officers were elected and two members resigned due to removals. senior vice president Mrs Tyack died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crow
Mra
Miss Sharp
Mesdames C. Wearne
C. Caldwell
Ming Wearne
F. Thornton
D. Yarwood
B. Cowan Buyers
F. Fowler
Mies Fowler
Caldwell
W. ©. Tyack
Strathmerton Red Cross branches annual meeting held
The Strathmerton Red Cross Society met in the hall on Thursday with a large turnout. Officers re-elected included President R Laidlaw and joint-secretaries Mrs Jim Campbell and A Ross-Soden. Receipts were £112 2s 9d, expenses £? with a credit balance £250 8s, donations listed, raffles raised funds, and plans to adopt a war prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathnerton
The
Red Cross Soiety
R. Laidlaw
John Reynoldson
Chamberlain
Jim Campbell
A. Ross- Soden
Golf Club
Strathmerton
Sharpe
Bearn
Fox
Harry Thomson
Wanghua CW A holds July meeting with August celebration
The Wanghua CWA monthly meeting was sparsely attended due to bad roads. Mrs Collins chaired and plans were made for the branch fifth birthday on August 25 with a hoped attendance by President Mrs Campbell. A spray of daphne and sweet peas honored the president and secretary, and Mrs Me Crabb won the home made biscuits competition with Mrs Gillespie second. The next meet will feature a plate of plain scones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanghau C.W.A
Collins
Mre. Campbell
Mra Me
Crabb
Mra Gillespie
Sale of Horses and Plant at Numurkah Yards
J McNamara & Co sell without reserve on Friday August 1 at 2 pm in Numurkah yards on account of W Wall who is leaving overseas. Auction includes 5 young knight horses 2 delivery horses and contractor's plant in good order. Sheep forward show good lines of ewe and wether weaners fat lambs and aged ewes and lambs. Yarding cleared at satisfactory prices with fat lambs and wethers selling strongly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McNamara & Co
Numurkah
W. Wall
War Roll of Honor and Local Notices Headlines
War roll of honor names many service members across air force and navy lines. A Red Grass Society branch meets at Mrs Rendell's home with praise for loyalty, a year’s work, and a healthy balance noted. Local notices advertise stock and pig sales, auctions, and agent listings for Dodge, insurance, shipping, and other services in Numurkah Nathalia Cobram areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalea South
Red Grass Society
A. Rendell
England
Elt
Stockman
Auoteniin
Ceralam
Repatriation Excerpt From Mufti Notebook Noted
The following excerpt from Mufti the official organ of the RSSNA on repatriation will interest returned soldiers and relatives of men serving with the forces at present. The text outlines procedures, duties, and guidance for those awaiting news on repatriation and related formalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RSSNA
Mra W H Hodge chairs CWA meeting in Numurkah
Mra W H Hodge presided at the monthly CWA gathering. A letter from Group President Mrs J Campbell of Numurkah was read. The group favors holding the annual conference in September. Birth tokens were presented to five members and visitors from Longwood and Melbourne were welcomed. The market stall raised £110 for the annual effort. After tea, instruction on camouflage nets was given. Mrs G Batey won prizes for nut loaf and butter scotch. Next month’s competitions include infant’s knitted singlet and chocolate sandwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
W. H. Hodge
C.W.A
J. Campbell
Numurkah
Longwood
Melbourne
G. Batey
Margarine For Troops Stir in Legislative Assembly
Carlton member Mr Barry cited letters from Australian troops in the Middle East supporting his claim of large margarine shipments for soldiers, countering Mr Spender. At Nathalia Agricultural Society, leaders urged protest to favor butter for troops and to halt margarine production and supply, citing dairying fears and ship shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Carlton
Barry
Middle East
Spender
Australia
Commonwealth
Nathalia Agricultural Society
A. McDowell
C. H. Dohnt
J. R. Bourke
McDonell
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Fey
Rupert Syne Amit
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Home Guard
Miner
Nora Gwl Maeler
Munhin
Jean
Hogan
Poruny
Fd. Webster
Martin
Genfun
F. J
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Amgaat
Numurkah Exe
Baolkemeugh ‘Methodist Church
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Wanghnu
Yalca South
W. Heare
B. J. Holt
Ken
Navy
Howden
O. M
Air Force
Jackson
T. Jaffray
W. Morrison
T. W. Moss
C. McArthur
G. N. McDonald
Jas
McFarlane
Venables, L
Wreets
Tamsin
Weinaten
Access Winall
J. McNamara and CO
H.O
John Darling & Son
Crein Marchants
Dodge Bros
Commercial Union| Assurance CO
Trustees Executors
Agency CO
Orient
Prudential Life AS
Mortgage CO. Ltd
LANZ
Bulldog
Kilpat- Patrick, McLellan & Co
Nathalia
J. MclNamara & Co
Cobram
Campbell & Co
Romemson Bros.’ and Tippett Tractors
Little's Sheep Die National Trustes Co
Aust. Ltd
Shearer's Farm Implements Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co. Ltd
Madeon-Terraplana Cars
South British Insurance Co. Ltd
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co
J. Me
Namara & Co
T—Lobrain
Overseas
Numurkah Stock Sale
J. McNamara & Co Auctioneers
W. A. McTaggart
Nathalia Stock Sale
Campbell and Co
LE Horse
R. F. Nesbit the Shoeman
Numurrah
W. Hore
League
Entitlement Tribunal
Atma
Triunal
Agricultural Society
Picola District
u—Naniin Tevin Seorh
Babe CK
Kas- Tkk, McLellan & Co
Dennye Lescetad
Ballarat
Benking Co
Lnd
Victoria Insurance Co
Ball Trusters Esors Agency Co
Pir Ltd
Wheat National 1 Ltd
Cooper's
Genees
Motues
Wool, Stock & Land Agents
William Street
Ceelong
Nth Kilpatrick, McLellen & Co. Pry. Ltd
Ordee Trughs
Newmarket
Kilpatrick, McLellen & Co Pry
Led
Goldsbrough Mort & Company Ltd
Bourke Street
My Wool & Produce Brokers and Merchants
Wyndham Street
Shepparton
NOTHE
Western Assurance Company
J. W. Mills
P. O'Connell
J. W. Mille
O' Connall
Goldsbrough, Mort & CO. Ltd
Caly
Sale
Shepparton Sheen Sale
Shepparton Pig and Calf Sale
Geddsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
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