Numurkah hosts O and M District Oddfellows conference
The annual Ovens and Murray District Oddfellows conference met in Numurkah with District Grand Master Bro. Murphy presiding and Grand Secretary Bro. Best arriving from Canberra. Delegates from many lodges attended a welcome, reviewed finances and membership growth, and discussed the National Insurance Bill and the role of friendly societies in implementing the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovens and Murray
Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows
Numurkah Presbyterian Hall
U. Hall
Tatler
I. J. Murphy
Bro
W. H. Best
Canberra
Numurkah
Bros
R. McNeil
P. Carroll
J. Tuttle
Katamatite
Bro. J. II
Waltho
Beechworth
Benalla
Corryong
Euroa
Nagambie
Wangaratta
Whitfield
Mansfield
Shepparton
Moyhu
Myrtleford
Rutherglen
Wandiligong
Seymour
Tallangatta
Violet Town
Walwa
Y Kandandah
Yarrawonga
D.G.M
Bros. H. Ellin
J. H. Wattho
Pan.gm
Shine
J. W. Prentice
Alin
Canhesra
Numurkal
D.gm
Prentice
Winshee
Numurkah Lodge
Hife
Ume
Ovens and Mureau
Helliot
Br Murphy
Ant
Histier
H. Kiley
Reynolds
Beo
J. C. Harman
H. J. Murphy
W.H. Edwards
J. Blowers
BL. Stones
C. S. Bates
Gat
Bie
A. H. Smith
Gaul
Riresior
Best
Ies
M.A
Friendly Societies’ Consultative Council
U.C.P
Ional Insurance
Casey
Myers
Anthony Hordern's
Friendly Societies
Fife Insurance
The
Evan ‘Ce
Fairtain
Flinders
Senate
Oberra
Federal Council of the
British Medical Association
Country Party
Delegates Entertained at National Insurance Conference dinner
Delegates to the conference and lodge members were entertained at a dinner in MU Hail by Numarkeh lodge. Wives and sisters helped prepare a fine meal and received praise for their efforts. After the royal toast, A. Harris praised the Grand Master and Board of Directors noting record enrollment and strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numarkeh Lodge
Bro
A. & Harris
P.G.M
Power on the Farm Shows McCormick Deering Tractors
A Mechanics Hall screening presented power in farming through McCormick Deering tractors and International trucks in build and test sequences. Filmed farming operations highlighted heavy tasks like carving out banked trails and mountain routes, alongside comedies about ignored repairs and makeshift gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick-Deering
Mechanics’ Hall
International Harvester Company of Australia Pty., Ltd
Merars Glenny
Heard
Anl Ion
National Insurance Draft Promises Strong Benefits for Insured
Canberra issued statement says Australian National Insurance aims to limit medical service to the insured person while Friendly Societies note long held funeral protections cover family. Government approves subsidies for pensions and family protection, with high value pensions keyed to age and a substantial Commonwealth grant estimated to exceed £5 per insured person annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Sihative
Jundly Societies of
Australia
Inessewil
Commonwealth
Church Notices Services to Next Sunday
Church notices from Numurtah Cobram Katamatite and Talizgercopna report services in the Church of England with Holy Communion times. A farmer recalled burying oats six years ago during a glut, digging a hay-lined pit and storing 1000 sacks of grain, which he resurrected in April this year to feed his sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Numurtah
Sam
A. C. Gregory
Gregory
Ladies Band Thank Numuzkah Carnival Helpers
The Co burg Ladies Pipe Band thanks Mr Sunderland and the carnival committee Numuzkah Town Band and all citizens who entertained them. Gratitude extended to Rev A F H Smith Presbyterian Church for Sunday services and to hotel management for their excellent service. May the carnival be even greater next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coburg
Sunderland
Numuzkah
A. F. H. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Duck McKenzie
Numark
Temperance Handbook Claims Undesired Poison Link
A local issue centers on a temperance handbook cited as evidence of liquor dangers. The document is questioned by Owen and others, who discuss quotes from chemists, physicians, and social leaders while noting questionable sources and the broader campaign context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory Dynt
Owen
Tiquor
Tyase
Traudh
Qwes
Owens
New Zeland
Hquar
Haley
Benny Toe
Phair
Tasmord
Owenn
Spondong
Monroe
W. Lee Lewis
N. Western University
W. A. Osborne
Faculty of Medicine
University of Melbourne
Victor Horsley
CW. Saleeby
F.rse
British National Birthrate Commission
A Lady Who Knew How to Do It in Hat Buying
A husband seeks hats with his wife Mrs Meekly guiding the purchase. She criticizes rushed shopping and insists on selecting the right style, samples, and fit. The scene follows her expert, patient guidance through the hat shop as they decide what suits the customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henristat
Mr. Meetely
Thor
Erry
Anna
Mike Hier
Ordi
Shane
Pianyone
Apple varieties and home preservation tips from a nostalgic catalog
A fragmented set of notes describes various apples by type and use, detailing flavors, textures, and preservation ideas. It mentions baked, dried, evaporated, and sweet preparations, plus methods to select ripe fruit and store it for future use. The tone echoes old home economy guides with practical hints for households.
Admiral on the Yardarm Tale Turns Sour
A tall elderly gentleman regales a crowd with a sea yarn about a cyclone off Cape Org. He recalls being knocked overboard and escaping with a broken arm as the crew reacts. A crossing-sweeper later corrects him, revealing the speaker as Admiral or a mirror of behavior, leaving the crowd startled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loncerevan
Wren
Cape Org
Jim
Begxat
Change of Dirt Sentences From a Fragmented Text
Fragmented OCR writes about humans and animals, noting similarities and changes. The garbled passage references nourishment, growth, and odd phrases about feeding, ages, and conditions, with stray names and nonsensical segments.
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Anmusl
M.u.lo.o.f
B.M.A
Federal Council
Nathalia
Steathmerton
Cobham
Huntreds
Lahr
Parlemont
Caiyspesere
Fru
Hfe Assurance Companeiva
Repre
D. L. Gordon Thomas
Numurkah Shire
D. Marcus
Indies
Smith
Jeck N.G
Urand
National Insurance
Fries
Eman
M Mo
District
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