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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
2
fragmented OCR style classified list notes sales ads for vehicles prams household items and electrical repairs. names such as L A Martin and Simpson's Garage appear with prices and contact cues. vendor items include a Diamond T truck pram and various household goods and services advertised in a local market column.
A terse civil matter titled Younghusband Limited v Young involves a dispute over corporate or ownership rights. Read as a compact report, the entry flags a contested issue between two parties presumed connected to a business entity, with no further procedural details provided in the readable OCR fragment.
Death notices for Claude Wearne, aged 60, at Moo- in New Guinea and Ronald John Warburton, aged 50 months, at Mooroopna Hospital. Claude is described as a father and family bearer in a short verse. Ronald John is called a darling, second son and brother.
Mrs Waser and family express gratitude to friends for telegrams letters ecards and personal messages of sympathy following their recent bereavement.
In loving memory of Annie Filliponi who passed away on June 26 1943. Ever remembered by her son John.
Amusements and meetings section notes the Red Cross Annual Meeting to be held Friday at 2:18 pm in the Supper room with nominations by lodged to the Secretary prior to the date. Speaker Mrs Baker from Melbourne. All visitors welcome. Five Hundred Card evenings continue on July 3 in MU Hall with admission 1/6 in aid of the School Fund. W A Reallick, Hon Secretary.
The report notes shire of Numurkah factory output rising from about £500 million in 1938 39 to £773 million in 1941 42 amid wartime expansion. By February over 40 000 Australian officers and others were trained under the Empire Air Training Scheme. Also cited is the United States Air Transport Command's "world's largest bus" used to shuttle troops between Camp Carson Colorado and barracks, with a 260 passenger capacity.
The Nurourkah Leader lists a daily morning edition with a 10 shilling subscription rate. The brief notice reiterates pasted delivery details for readers and emphasizes regular publication cadence.
A lively social at Dr Harry and Mrs Formby in Tallvgsrcopna Weir celebrated Lois Formby’s coming of age with tea, music, and games led by Miss Kila Formby. Rev W R Kemp spoke thanks as the guests sang Auld Lang Syne. Also noted is ASO Margaret Lukies among 24 of 78 women commissioned in the Air Force. Sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs J Warburton on the death of their baby son Ronald John. Flying Officer J W R Houston, Belgrave, killed in a recent aeroplane crash. he was a married BA student and nephew of Mrs L Tully.
Strathmerton celebrates a Catholic ball in the local hall on Tuesday with a large turnout from surrounding districts. The venue was admirably decorated and the five-piece Carl Gervissani orchestra provided excellent music. A notable supper by the ladies accompanied a substantial profit.
Market reports detail rationing effects and upcoming sales with prices for butter, sheep, lambs, and pigs. Cobram Cobram Pig and Calf Sale notes strong bacon pig prices, with several buyers and prices quoted. next Cobram sale scheduled for July 19 with early entries urged.
Rolls to be used at the forthcoming Federal Referendum will close upon the issue of the Writ early in July. No person qualified for enrolment who is not already enrolled on the Commonwealth electoral roll for their division may submit an enrolment claim without relay. Enrolment claim cards are obtainable at all post offices.
The Shire of Tungamah invites tenders for channels in Cobram and road works in the South West and Southern ridings. Nominations for Numurkah Red Cross officers must be lodged before the annual meeting on Friday July 7. Mrs Baker will guest speak in Melbourne and a hamburger cafe is planned at Farmers Arms Hotel shops. A Drumantire school meeting will form a recreation reserve committee. A Catholic Women’s Guild dance is set for Town Hall next Friday. A Five Hundred club night is planned at MLA Hall on Monday July 3. The Shire Council seeks applicants for an impounding officer and dog inspector at £16 annually plus 2/6 per animal.
The brief notes that by mid 1943 the GG recruited over 63,909 men and Australia built engine powered machines over Germany while Canada mobilized about 500,000 tons of military vehicles. It mentions 4000 ton bombs and civilians at home, with soldiers and ships contributing to the war effort.
A Wagga Wagga reader submits a poem titled Prayer of a USA Mother believed to be from an American magazine. The author is unnamed, sent to publication by J Reymond Tiffany, Roary International first vice president, Hoboken NJ.
A joint Namurkah and Kalunga UCP meeting at Town Hall on Friday endorsed opposition to the Federal Government’s broad powers under the Constitution Amendment Act. Delegates were named for district council, unity with Wheat Growers, and calls for organicsers. discussions noted Premier Dunstan’s stance confusion and urged surveys on closer settlement and irrigation potential for 400,000 acres for soldier rehabilitation.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a comedy “Whistling In Dixie” at Numurkan Town Hall featuring Red Skelton Ann Rutherford Guy Kibbee George Bancroft Dianna Lewis Peer Whitney. The program promises a wave of laughs with Red Skelton’s signature humor and a second feature “Louisiana Purchase” in Technicolor plus Bob Hope and the 100 Louisiana Lovelies as a finale attraction.
The article details Rev J Dawbhorn's services in Wanghu and surrounding townships from 1880 to 1911, the establishment and dedication of a new church in 1911, key figures and congregants, and the evolving parish structure including Invergordon and Numurkah. It notes the foundation, construction, consecration by Bishop T Ho Arrasteons, and later parish realignments and leadership up to 1916.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a visit by a mayor or bishop figure and a crowd, mentioning weather and attending church, with garbled names and dates. The text hints at a ceremonial or political event, but lacks coherent facts or identifiable persons or places.
The readable text presents a fragmented history piece referencing the Red Cross and wartime supply notes. Mentions include Australia and New Zealand, and hints at public notices, annual meetings, and a July event. Strong entities appear vague due to OCR garble.
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