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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
3
Fragmented readable text hints at a political or social event with names like Tony and Amber and a discussion of laws or tender actions. The passage is garbled but suggests a sequence of meetings or notices involving local figures and decisions.
Contested seats in the Victorian Legislative Council yielded limited shifts as postal votes counted. Kilpatrick’s 12 year hold appears secure amid low turnout with Kilpatrick leading in strong Ath district support and the Kilpatrick tally surpassing rivals while Watters and Walters trail, reflecting a tight provincial contest.
A brief, unclear note thanks supporters for their vote and references a confirmation event. Mentions CNM Nave and regional context with fragmented phrases about water, meeting details, and week activities.
A damaged notice invites attendees for an upcoming meeting of local business and civic leaders in Numurkah. Speakers include Mr F Mele and Mr Girdler. The session aims to discuss arrangements and the agenda for a planned event in the town hall tomorrow evening, with details listed in the notice.
A Tin-Kettling party honors Mr and Mrs M White with a welcome at their home. Guests sing, dance, and enjoy games and a supper. Community members from the district praise Mr White's active service while presenting a monetary gift for a home memento.
War Savings Groups are forming across Australia for War Savings Certificates. Groups must have at least eight members, contribute no less than sixpence per week, and appoint a secretary, two trustees, and an auditor. The Commonwealth Government provides books and cards, and a group number is issued after formation.
National security regulations gazetted on Friday require aliens to surrender firearms ammunition and explosive substances. British subjects within 50 miles must report within six days, beyond 50 miles within ten days. Authorized notices can restrict possession and mandate surrender. Purchases require permits, and illegal acts incur daily offences. Receipts and safeguards apply when deliveries are made.
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co Ltd will conduct a Special Sheep Sale at Yarrawonga Friday 21st June 1940 starting 2 PM. Yarding includes crossbred weaners crossbred and Merino ewes with more lines of ewes and wethers anticipated. Sheep are in good condition with well bred stock to be drafted for buyers. Standby tracks secured for despatch on Monday following sale. Includes Eng to Yarrawonga Corowa Melbourne and branches.
About thirty ratepayers in the uoch Garry Flood Protection area met in Nathalia to consider actions to end the special rate. M.L.A. Mr J. G. McDonald and Mr R. H. McClelland led discussions arguing repayments were excessive, with landholders paying £1041 annually versus £732 10/ from the Water Commission, and that original liability should not exceed £8000. The group examined costs rising from £16,000 to £24,000 and heard why extra works were added at landholder request.
In a meeting the landholders considered challenging Water Commission calculations on land rates. They praised Mr McDonald for his helpful briefing and offered to form a committee to marshal facts and request a ministerial deputation. No motions were made, but thanks were extended to McDonald for his guidance.
WARROLL OF HONOR We publish here under the names of district young men who have enlisted for active service abroad. The list is incomplete and requires cooperation of parents and friends to include every name and give due honor to those prepared to risk their lives in the defense of the country. Brows, J. W. Bryceland, R. W. Cox, R. J. Crozier, A. E. Cuthbert, A. Flack, C. Girdler, A. L. Grant, Jack Gribben, F. F. McLeod, R. C. McFarlane, W. C. McGrath, W. Mearnen, W. Paterson, H. Staggard, A. J. Staggard, E. G. Wignell, C. yell, E.
At the Numurkah range in Sat hy W Linehan Jun won with a score of 83 in a 7 shot contest at 300 and 500 yards. Older shooters were tested as the first shoot for the recruit, with C Tebble 62 and J Ross 61 among top scores. A trophy shoot is planned for next Saturday.
J McNamara and Co auctioneers and stock agents promote low cost trust monies sent via their network in Numurkah Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite and Strathmerton. They list Dodge Bros 6 cylinder cars and trucks and name several insurers and lenders including Commercial Union Orient Line Prudential and Australian Estates. A Lanz bulldog crude of tractors is also noted.
Several stock sale items listed including Numurkah Campbell McLellan Cobram and Thalia sales. Unclear dates and locations appear with references to Kauri flooring and mechanics hall committees. Names include Wanghni and Kilpatrick.
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