Invergordon Farewell for Captain Parkinson at School
District news covers a farewell in Invergordon for Captain Parkinson of the Numurkah unit. Local speakers praised his service, urged continued support for troops, and a reception with a dance followed the ceremony. Red Cross and Welfare committees organize fundraising and patriotic events for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guptsin
Parkinson
Captain Parkinson
Hickey
Drumantire
Tie
Nemirkah
Hicke
Jong
Slynt
Graham
Field Maid
Rkinson
ALF
Germany
Commonwealth
Graham Anid
Parkin
Invergordon
Numerkal Detachment
Phnelty McFarlane
Australia
Hays
Chaptain
George
Sapper
Sentiardias
District Farmert
Retell Vy
Red Cross
Tarar i Nonwurkah
Vargandon Wranch
Celhaeypeecudhin
Invergordon Sneath
Wiathai
Lawrence
Ce Gordon
Parkinnon
Mir Ratey
Meg Parkinson
Local social and school events prompt measures in Ketamatite
At Ketamatite a large social gathering entertained Min Chandler who moved to Melbourne and preached about writing crime. H Cathie and An O’Kane led a school competition won by Mrs Field with melon jam. Grain Elevators Board discussed silos and weighbridge adjustments with Dr Mead. CWA meeting raised £13 7s 6d for Bush Nursing Hospital. July plans include knitted mittens. hosts were Mesdames Currie Ashton and Miss Vora Turrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min Chandler
Melbourne
Jones
Tennia Club
Mei
H. Cathie
An O'Kane
Barfeld
Grain Elevators Board
Glowrey
Lockhart
Bartis
Ketamatite
Dr. Mead
Tungamehshire
C.W.A
Miss McLean
Field
Wood
Graham
Learmonth
Bush Nursing Hospital
Died Abroad Former Nathalia Jockey Honored In India
Frederick Sheldrake once a leading jockey in Goulburn Valley and Northern Victoria died recently in Calcutta India. A Barmah native he served with the 13th Light Horse in the Great War. He later trained in India where his horses won major races. His son Sargeant ran the Nathalia market garden until sold to Mr. Bursill. Also noted are updates on S. Baxter's recovery and new rubbish receptacles installed by Sumurkah Shire Council in Nathalia to curb litter on Blake and Elizabeth streets.
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Frederick Sheldrake
Goulburn Valley
Victoria
Calcutta
India
Barmah District
13Th Light Horse
Rainer
Canton
Broken Creek
Nathalia
Thing
Aiso
Sargeant
W. Bursill
S. Baxter
Picola
Melbourne
Sumurkah
Blake
Elizabeth
Home Guard Units Forming in Numurkah District
The Home Guard calls for non military age men to join local units in Numurkah district. Two platoons of 25 men each are forming with leaders and non commissioned ranks. Dr Coombs and Mr Lynch oversee signups in Katunga Strathmerton Nathalia and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nomurkah
Coombs
C. Lynch
Numurkah
Katamati
Goulburn River
Murray River
Cobram
Yarroweyah
Bunbartha
Lynch
Nathalia
Lear
Home Guard
Tom Edteon
ALY
War Roll of Honor Names Adored Risk Takers
War roll honors those who risk their lives in defense of the country. Listed are ADSock, Sister Ales Batay, Harry Beery, C. R. Buten, BW Blackley, D. G. Brabender, Bob Brows, A. McDonald, Jes McFarlane, F. J. Patrick, EW Patterses, J. La Pryde, G. Rakton, Reddie, C. Riedell, Robinette, R. Ratinctes, W. Rogers, Jean Rows, F. C. Thomas, Walsh A. H. Wigesll, E. P. Wigesll, H. M. Williams, C. O. Williams, J. T. Weed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adsock
Alies Batey
Harry Beery
C. R
Air Force
Buteen
Blackley
D. G
Brabender
Bob
Brows
A. McDonald
Jes
McFarlane
Patrick
F. J
Patterses
EW. la Pryde
J. Rakton
Nery
Reddie
Ze Riedell
Record Breakers The Numurah Water Trust Meter Issue
The editor notes a test meeting by the Numurah Water Trust where meters were said to be in a record breaking mood. Public sentiment from "the man in the street" claims some meters run overtime others fail and some run backward. The writer asks for expert meter testing to set a new record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurah Water Trust
Interest Charges Urged by Shire and Water Bodies
A letter to the editor argues that semi government bodies including the Shire Council and Water Supply Commission overcharge interest on unpaid rates at 6 7 percent. Politicians have long pressed for lower rates and this letter presents concrete examples as a call to act and begin reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Council
Water Supply Commission
Wedding Bells at Carton for Merle Barnes and George Dupas
Merle Gwenneth Barnes and George Norris Dupas wed at the Methodist Church in Carton on April 26. The bride, daughter of M. R. Barnes of Cerlinya Numurkah, wore satin and lace with a veil and orange blossom coronet. Attendants included Joyce Barnes Alice Dupas Mix Mellie Johnston. Groom’s party featured Cliff Robertson as best man and Jack Thompson Selwyn Barnes as groomsmen. The ceremony was at St Jude’s Hall with many gifts, followed by a honeymoon in Tasmania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Gwenneth Barnes
M. R. Barnes
Joyce Barnes
Alice Dupas
Mix Mellie Johnston
St. Jude's Hall
Tasmania
Coming Events Notices Read During Reading Period
Notices of forthcoming events appear under this reading while advertisements are currently displayed. Community groups and organizers publish details for concerts fairs lectures and meetings with dates venues and contact points.
Edwards Hutchinson Wedding at Nathalia Methodist Church
At Nathalia Methodist Church on April 12 Rev H W Hughes officiated the marriage of Beatrice Hutchinson of Nathalia and Harold Edwards of Ponty. The bridal party wore gold and silver outfits, with the veil attached to a coronet of orange blossoms. The reception followed at the Factors Export Batter for Care, and the couple will reside at Nathalia.
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Nathalia Methodist Church
H. W. Hughes
Beatrice
F. E. Hutchinson
Nathalia
Harold
Edwards
Ponty
Misees Jean
Frances Hutchinon
David Dawson
Will Hutchinson
Mim
Betty Pell
Edward
Na- Chala
Numurkah Cobram and Numarkah Stock Sale Notices
Stock sale notices from J McNamara & Co and Campbell Co outline events at Numurkah Cobram Numurkah with 150 cattle 500 sheep advised. Sales include July 2 Numarkah stock sale and 18 Numurkah sale with fat cattle, crossbred weaners and heifers. Also listed are consignments with Fat Shorthorn and Hereford stock and crossbred cattle expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Campbell & Co
Cobram
Kilpat- Tick, McLeLlan & Co
Numarkah
J. McNamara & Co
Nathalis
Kilpatrick & Co
Sme
Namara & Co
Anh
Tuck & Co
Tocumwal
Butter Housewives Medal and Trophy at Ex port Honors class
Butter Housewives compete in the Ex port Honors class against 28 factories statewide. The Victorian Butter competition showcased skill and speed with prizes for top teams.
Town Hall Screens Mickey Rooney Tonight
Tomorrow night at Town Hall a screening features Mickey Rooney with Virginia Weidler in a likely family friendly program. The show runs Wednesday with Rooneys star power drawing local audiences and may include a short short feature and period advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Rooney
Virginia Weidler
Bunge Awet Pir Ltd Wheat Exporters Lead NZ Line Stock
National creamery and five entities tied to Bunge Awet Pir Ltd Wheat Exporters. Line Stock and fencing suppliers listed with Cooper's Sheep Dip and AM General Motors. Trade presence spans multiple firms and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunge
Pir Ltd
Wheet Exporters
National
Neerance Co
Cooper's
General Motors
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Mowe
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George Parkinson
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J. McNamara and CO
Dodge Bros
THE
Commercial Union Assurance CO
Trustees Executors & Agency CO
Orient
Prudential Life Assurance Coy. Ltd
Australian Estates & Mortgage CO. Ltd
J. McNamara & Co .Auctioneers
Campbell and CO
Dehu Darling & Som
Romaldson Bros
Little
Numurkah Stock Sale
le Horses
R. F. Nesbit the Shoeman
Numurrah
A. McTaggart
Nathalia Stock Sale
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Hore
Picola District
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University
Trinity
London
Saxton St. Numurkah
Town Hall
Hane
Numurkah Boek Sekanne
Hell & Foy
Nomura Sloe Mabe
Ruler Rick
Mehelfiy Wea
Nomorkah
Tory
Als Natiane
Numuvkal
Heth & Pont SoNusurbie
Dennys Letcelles Ltd
Pallarat Banking Co. Ltd
Viet Wallarat Trustees
Eware End Agency Co
Namurkah
Kilpatrick, Meleday & Co Pay
Lid Namurkat
Shepparton
Bayere
Wool, Stock & Land Agents
William Street
Geelong
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co Pty. Ltd
Nunurkah
Osler Trucks
Newmarket
Kilpatrick
H Pockney
Kina
Kilpatick
Hondelpaniae
Petonnie
Pocknee
Commercial Bank
Goldsbrough Mort & Company Ltd
Rou Ke Street
Melbow Wool & Produce Brokers and Merchants
Wyndham Street
Western Assurance Company
J. W. Mills
TP. O'Connell
Tepro
P. O'Connell
Goldsbrough, Mort & CO. Ltd
Shepparton Sheen
Gh, Mort & Co. Ltd
Shepparton and Branche
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