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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1937
Page
2
Mr. James Callander and Tom, Hilda, and Family thank friends for sympathy and help after their sad loss, and extend special gratitude to Dr Thomas for many kindnesses.
A brief listing provides a free notice of upcoming amusements and meetings under the Coming Events section. Details are sparse, noting only the existence of planned gatherings and performances without specific dates or venues.
McLEOD On June 3 at his residence Strathmerton Donald beloved husband of Rosanna and father to nine children including Thomas Emma Donald Jack Ella Douglas Colin Kenneth Margaret Ian and Lachlan aged 86 years At Rest. McLEAN In loving memory of our dear mother who died at Clyde Bank Katamatite on June 9 1936. We cherish memories inserted by her sons and daughters.
Victoria invites tenders for 1500 tons of two foot firewood to be supplied within 60 miles of Shepparton. Allocation includes 1200 tons for Toco and 200 tons for Station use at stations in Shepparton Numurkah Yerumwal and Pimwara. Tenders must be in by 11 am on Wednesday 30 June 1997, in Melbourne.
Local residents protest the Chief Commissioner’s plan to elevate police to Strathmerton arguing the town needs constant protection due to its railway junction traffic and past disturbances. Also notes about upcoming Legislative Council polling, Joe Check memorial, supper room proposals, liquor at dances, and court and community notices.
Community notices list hospital ball at Numurkah and theatre programs including The Princess Comes Acros and The Eagle's Brood at Numurkah Mechanics Hall. Polling day runs 8 am to 8 pm with compulsory voting, plus cricket shoots, meetings of M U 1 0 F, turf wicket ball at Nathalia, and public nesting to nominate Wanghu recreation reserve management. Also school events at CWA and Bet Ball at Nathalia with a local postal auction and corner announcements.
A chaotic mixed report on a Newmarket sheep sale notes strong demand for heavy ewes and lambs. Prices firmed late with bids rising up to 1/16 to 1/8 per head, while fat lambs and store stock showed solid competition and higher carrying prices.
In memory of Mr W Thomas sparingly noted during a church service at the Brethren Assembly. The family thanks friends for condolences and recognizes Mr H Vresndent and others for their support during the illness and passing observed at the hospital. The tribute mentions Lifelong ties, community roles, and a sorrowful farewell with attendance by relatives and neighbors.
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