Fragmentary note preserves a friendly exchange and names
The text records acknowledgments and apologies from several individuals including Dr. B C Gordon and Robbie. It mentions kindliness at gatherings and civic duties in Lowson, with cryptic references to Sophion and Drum fy. The remaining lines allude to social attitudes toward women and the role of mothers and grandmothers without clear events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie
Watson
B.C. Gordon
Robbie
Hayes
Pat Muloahey
District News Roundup Of Local Events And Notices
Baroopay community reports on Mire Levert and a beauty pageant at Malnine with scores and prizes. Princess Poppy delivers a charity effort at a Bergan cemetery vigil. memorials note over four decades of service. The report mentions a funeral in Bergan and a list of local events and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Damulil
Bergan
Thinalas
Notes on Here and There Paragraphs in Marches and Mergers
The column discusses how district papers reprint Here and There paragraphs with or without credit, noting value beyond the paper. It cites Wheatgrower reprints with attribution and a Valley paper praised for original framing, and laments lack of acknowledgment when content is reused. It also touches on petrol rationing rules hindering farmer cooperation and petrol saving efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatbrewers’ Association
Noy
Rec
Nathalia Public Halt Fundraiser Promotes Community Work
Nathalia residents gathered at the Nathalia Public Hall to support a local campaign. The event featured speeches by officers of the Nathalia TOK and Bre. George, who were congratulated on their service as fundraising reached about 70 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigely
Pater
maRposes
Nathalia Tok
Bre
George Ter Wre
Pwn
Community onion seed drive aids Britain war effort
In wartime Britain, households with small gardens are urged to plant ten onion bulbs and let them seed. Bulbs cost 2/6 per 100. Numurka shire liaison Mr Stringer will supply. Ten-by-ten foot plots need about 190 bulbs and can yield hundreds of seeds or heads to ship to Melbourne for seed to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
England
Joe
Britain
Victoria
Numurkah
Melbourne
Stringer
Nome
Incample
Metropolitan Council
Cinafeike
Menzies
League of Gardeners
Florian
Rangers
Fortune
Whisperers and councillors in Tungamah Shire debate public service
An opinion piece laments local abuse of shire councillors and notes a meeting at Tungamah Shire Council where the secretary warned that expenditure rises near elections. It contrasts dedication with criticism and mentions a long-serving Numurkah councillor and issues of road maintenance and re election pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannot
Tungemah Shire
E. Bartlett
Tungamah
Numurksh
Numurkah
Shire
Two Ways of Living in a World War Struggle
In the present world war the clash between freedom and slavery is framed as a choice between domination and exploitation versus brotherhood and cooperation. The text urges unity, sacrifice, and turning high ideals into national and international life, stressing readiness to bear losses and work toward genuine liberty for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Britain
Markets Report on Sheep and Cattle Auction at Cobram
Strong turnout from Finley Tocumwal and Shepparton as buyers sought quality sheep and cattle. 228 well bred ewe weaners sold well while aged sheep were hard to move. Cattle draft of 100 Short horns praised for breeding and mostly sold at market values, with prices for crossbred ewe weaners, wether weaners, fat cows, Short horn bullocks, Hereford Shorthorn cows, and young stock detailed. Next Cobram sale set for July 10 with entries being accepted.
Clydesdale Foal Bonus Rules and Eligibility
The government offers a £2 bonus for draught foals from Clydesdale Percheron or Clydesdale Punch stallions under the Horse Breeding Act. Mares must be Victorian owned, served and foaled in the State, or be Commonwealth Clydesdale stud book registered and approved without inspection. Applications must be within three months of foal birth and foals must be alive at claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tme
Return From Crete Evacuees Parade At War Port
Unbelievable scenes of enthusiasm mark a Middle East port as shipload after shipload of Imperial troops evacuated from Crete pass through packed lines. Australians New Zealanders and Britishers march with rifles ready, recounting three night marches and bread and bully kept them going.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle East
Crete
Gallipoli
Hia
Cecil Poupe
Wollongong
Vic Vickery
Box Hill
Victoria
Fragmentary War Memoir Passages on Crete and Luftwaffe Losses
Shaky OCR text recalls British and Greek forces allied in Crete arguing over outcomes. It notes German losses in men and morale and suggests confidence in defeating the enemy with greater air power and extended time. A young voice claims rapid victory with air superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Jone Mere Boy
War Roll of Honor Names Listed for Service Roles
The list honors service members connected to the Seamey mission and other units. It includes Aliis Batey, Harry ee er Bw, D. G. Bincley, Hey, R., Haynes A. J., Haynes R., Hendy F. T., Parkisson W.G., Patrick E. A., Patrick F. J., Rotines W., Rogers Jean and other air force, staff nurse, and M.M.L. personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascock
Aliis Batey
Harry Ee Er
Bincley
D. G
Air Force
Aemtarsi
Hey
Haynes
A. J. Haynes
R Hendy
F. T. Hendy
R.A
Trust Monies and Local Agents Advertised in Numurkah Area
J McNamara and O McNamara advertise trust monies sent at lowest rates with sworn valuations. Local agents for Dodge Bros. 6 cylinder motor cars and trucks. Prominent endorsers include Commercial Union Assurance Co and Prudential Life. Numurkah stock sale details appear with Kilipat and Namara & Co. Tractors also listed amid various financial and estate services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Bros
the Commercial Union
Assurance CO
Trustees Executors & Agency CO
Orient
Prudential Life
Numurkah
Kilipat
THE
Australian Estates &Rick & Co
Mortgage CO. Ltd
J. Mo“Lanz
Bulldog
Namara &Co
Numurkah Stock and Land Sale Notice Promises Broad Listings
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. announce Numurkah Stock Sale on July 2 with J McNamara & Co. also handling sales at Numurkah. Nathalie Hore represents J McNamara & Co. and acts as agent for Jobe Darling & Som, Crain Merchants, Mousldsen Bree. The catalogue highlights wheat grazing and dairying properties alongside land and clearing sales and tractors and other farm supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co
J. McNamara & Co
Campbell & Co
Nathalia
Cobram
Town Hall Screens Two Big Pictures Tonight and Saturday
Tonight Florian headlined by Robert Young and Helen Gilbert tops a double feature with Two Women behind the scenes at a metropolitan hospital. Saturday showcases Rangers of Fortune with Fred McMurray and Patricia Morison and The Secret of Dr Kildare led by Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore in a dramatic medical tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florian
Robert Young
Helen Gilbert
Reginald Owen
Franchot Tone
Maureen O'Sullvan
Virginia Bruce
Metropolitan
Fred McMurray
Patricia Morison
Gilbert Roland
Joseph Schildkraut
Sam Woods
Mr Chips
Lew Ayres
Lionel Barrymore
Lionel Atwill
Sara Haden
Laraine Day
Tailor Pocknee Relocates to Kilpatrick Building
Removal notice from R. Pocknee, practical tailor, announcing move to Kilpatrick's Building. Hand tailored suits from 44/-, own material made up, hand-cleaning and pressing offered. RAAF squadron in the Middle East praised for successful combat actions and support to ALP troops in Libya and Evnt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Pocknee
Kilpatrick
RAAF
Pocknee
Middle East
Libya
Evnt
Kilpatrick McLellan Kilpatrick Namashiah tock Safe
Local agents for Dennge Lascelles Lid, jallarat Banking Co, Victoria Insurance Co, Bail Trustees Expressed Co, Bunge Aust, Wheat Lit, AlTridks, javledtion, Live Stock and Farming tools. Cooper's Sheep Dip and general merchandise offered. Sworn valuation and money lending services advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennge Lascelles
Jallarat Banking Co
Victoria Insurance Co
Bail Trustess Exprssadcy Co
Femeing- Cooper's
Also Mentioned on This Page
District News
Ountry
Cagier PB
Dyael
Init Distriey Caine
Peidtay
Mr Weads
Villata
Fila
Cathie
Wee MO O'Kane
Hert Basten
Mee
Pallard
Picola
Mietrala
Sathalin
Menene
Ander
Harbison
le Neresaary
Neder
Union
Clydesdale
Freiland
Fitchett
J. McNamara and
J. McNamara & Co Auctioneers
Cam
Well & Cod
Kupatrick, McLetlin & Co
WeNamara & Co
Well & Co
Farmia
Numurkah Stock Sale
W. A. McTagga
Nathalia Stock Sale
Hore
Nathalie
Picola District
Umurlah
And
Jobe Darling & Som
Crain Merchants
Little's
Aust
Stational Trustees. Ltd
Shearer's Farm Implements
Commonwealth Weel & Produce Co. Ltd
Hudson-Terraplane Care
South British Im ~ Lervice Co
Town Hall
Holdenson & Nielson, Fresh Food Pty. Ltd
R. Firman
Australia
Army
Sydney
Namashiah Tock
Camp Hw & Fo
Runuysel
Wool, Stock & Land Agents
William Street
Geelong
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co Pry. Ltd
Newmarket
McLellan & Co Pry
Lik
R. F. Nesbit
Iiatrict
Goldsbrough Mort & Company Ltd
Rourke Steet
Mylo Wool & Produce
Wyndham Street
Shepparton
Western Assurance
P O'Connell
Represtative
Ofer
J. W. Mille
Goldsbrough, Mort & CO. Ltd
Anne
Shevarton
Il Bale
Gobbibeough, Mort & Co. Ltd, Shepparton and Beascket
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