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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1944
Page
2
Two defendants were fined for driving without lights. A motor cycle rider paid 1 for failing to torch headlights and 10 for a rear light, while another paid 10 for not having a tail light burning.
Market reports show Shepparton and Numurkah sales underway with Kilpatrick McLellan Co Ltd listing pig and calf and cattle sales on June 26 and 27. Numurkah sale drew 1500 crossbred sheep as buyers attended, with a quieter market but good clearance through private treaty. Victorian Producers Co op Ltd reports 96th appraisements with 1554 clips to final approval and crutchings and lambs slated for June 29.
A pleasant evening at Mr J. Mortimer’s Katanga home celebrated Private Moodie and Mrs Moodie’s return from their honeymoon with harmony and games. A congregation gift cheque was presented by Rev. E. E. Fair as neighbors spoke, and Private Moodie prepared to return to duty up north. Squadron Leader P. V. Feltham received the MBE while district BS L officers saw leadership changes at Numurkah. Ivy Eddy wed Alan MacKay at Wunghnu Methodist Church with feasting in Mechanics’ Hall and a reception for relatives. John Lee, longtime Inver— gordon resident and sportsman, died aged 74. funeral held at Numurkan Cemetery.
Tomorrow night at the Town Hall Columbia presents the musical comedy Something To Shout About starring Don Ameche Janet Blair and Jack Oakie with songs by Cole Porter and swing by Hazel Scott Also shown No Place For A Lady a Wil William Gargan mystery thriller and Hers To Hold featuring Deanna Durbin Joseph Cotten Charles Winninger with the racy track Harri cens Kid starring Bobby Readick Frank Craven William Gargan and J Carrol Naish
Digest lists June 24 euchre tournaments at Ketamatite fety annual prisoner of war ball at Cobram and a grand novelty dance at Kat te Bell Pictures feature “Some thing 19 Shout About” and “No Place For A Latty” with supper included.
The Old Wanghnnites Association held the May 24 winter socials with a large attendance and keen competition. Many apologies were offered to the secretary for absentees, and the meeting paid tribute to departed members including Mrs Laura Jeffrey or 67, Mr Neil Campbell 46, and Mr R McKenzie. Calls for tribute were followed by social activities as Norman Lotus returned from military duties and Bob McK was recalled for his spirited support of the Tallygaroopns. Mert Johnston recalled with his dog Friday, while the Kendall brothers and McDonell family displayed strong card play. Mary McDonell won the ladies prize and Alf McTronell led the men’s tally, with Pat Mulcahy aiming for the next event. Secretary James Watson coordinated arrangements which proved crucial to the evening’s success.
A 1940 report by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research details a modified Mules operation to prevent and treat crutch strikes in Merino sheep. It compares three groups over 12 months, showing reduced strikes in wrinkly sheep treated with the method and outlines tail docking length and timing recommendations.
Readable fragments describe military actions and a defense camp with a Briaker and lines held by Allied forces. Mentions ministers, leadership, and a tense retreat or delay around a defensive position. The text fragments imply a wartime narrative without clear chronology or full names.
A garbled farm note describes feeding dogs with mixed hay and meal mixes during winter. It mentions preparing food and caution about spraying around weak areas and the need to bake or heat forage for goats, eagles, and roots, with care for safety.
A community meeting at Katamatite Hall will discuss fundraising for the Soldiers Welfare Society. Members of the Numa Rollinga growers association plan a Friday afternoon gathering with a dance and a cash sale to aid the cause.
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