National Fitness Movement Faces Disorganized Events
Disjointed notes recount Patriotic Youth Movement sessions and a teacher’s questionable conduct during a martial women event at Methodlet Hat, with mixed reports from Mr Morey and Cy Mackenzie. Separate notices cover Numurkah staff changes, a church wedding, and local obituaries, detailing Miss Marie Prideaux and Mr Charles Fine among others.
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Patriotic Youth Movement
Makensie
Jiro
Ceres
Morey
Mimibers
Roman
Cy Mackenzie
Haylige
Taees
Tiss Mall Ware
Country Roads Theme In a Faded Memory
A garbled excerpt hints at places names and a World War era theme with references to people and events, though content remains largely unreadable. The piece evokes roads, voting, and regional ties amid unclear phrases and scattered proper nouns.
Fragmentary Correspondence Sparks Group Formation Hints
A garbled letter outlines efforts by vice presidents and local leaders to form a new organization named a Foyeh. It references Dad Row A and J.B. Marper in roles, a district branch, and a proposed president removal. Soldiers offer use of ruins for meetings, with a temporary secretary named James Williams noted.
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Culoffite
Sar Thais
Winneh
A. Morrie
Hetnel Tegether
Foyeh
Lee
Woycheyt
J.B. Marper
Corti
Presi
James Williams
Agricultural Society Appeals Aid for March Carnival
The district Agricultural Society announces support for the Na myehah Carnival on March 1. It appeals to anti supporters to contribute donations of Modiirn, enkes, pant rs, and other items to aid the event chaired by Lex Adams and secretary Groree Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim
Sonwarkath Agricultural Society Ity S
Namyehah
Lex Adams
Groree Fowler
Bowling Showdown Narrows to Narrow Whites Triumph
In a tense semi final world bowling match the Whites edged the Blues by one point. The Blues led early but the Whites surged ahead late and held on as the Blues closed the gap to fall just short at the fifteenth end. April dates noted for upcoming events and matches.
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Numerkalt
Jnsout
Ana
Viet
Tetatibes
Wool appraisal notices and final match lineup announced
On Wednesday night the competition concludes with a final match pitting Wemertak winners against Wamghwu. The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co Ltd reports its No 29 appraisal of 1609 bales, drawn from Western Central and other districts, noting improved comber and crossbred wools but fewer bulky mid and coarse qualities. Next appraisal set for March 19. No 28 appraisal finalized yesterday totalling 2371 bales with emphasis on Northern regional wools and selections from Gippsland and Delegate NSW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian, Mercantile, L. End F. Co
South Australia
Riverina
Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd
Gippsland
New South Wales
Bemiebelle
Balaglava
Harvest Festival and War Relief Notes From Bearn
The Bearn Red Cross monthly meeting at Bearn State School drew a good crowd as members knit and a £2 gift was sent to headquarters. Children work on milk-jug covers and face washers for the State Schools War Relief Funds. Holidaymakers fish and bathe on the Murray River amid warm weather. A large Methodist Harvest Festival congregation attended, with Rev. W. H. Rughes of Nathalia preaching. Rain began Friday night, recording 378 points by Monday. Mr A. E. Harding, district engineer for the Water Supply Commission, has resumed work after illness. John Cox, son of the late Frank Cox, is recovering progress after death at Mooroopna Hospital.
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Bearn Red Cross
Bearn
Murray
Methodist Church
W. H. Rughes
Nathalia
A. E. Harding
Water Supply Commission
Harding
John Cox
Frank Cox
Mooroopna Hospital
Nathalia meeting approves reconciliation with the TCP
At the annual NATHALIA 1.C.P. meeting a majority vote supported reconciling with the TCP. Delegates were instructed to vote that way. Officers elected include President S. Pryor and treasurer A. McDowell. R.S.L. also elected a full slate with B. J. Martin as President and H. C. Moon as auditor. EF Cogger declined secretary treasurer nomination but will serve temporarily.
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1.C.P
T.C.P
S. Pryor
J. T. Myers
L. M. Nugent
A. McDowell
R. Hutchins
R.S.L
B. J. Martin
T. H. Bicknell
P. H. Davis
Irrigation Extension Meeting Delayed by Illness
Me G J Tuckett reports a reply from the Premier's secretary noting that Mr Dunstan is absent ill and will be unavailable for some time. Funds allow continuation of Murray Valley irrigation work until June 30, with emphasis on its desirability during the 1941 42 loan program planning. No deputation to Melbourne is advised at this stage.
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Murray Valley
G. J. Tuckett
Murray Valley District Irrigation League
Murray Valley District
Dunstan
Melbourne
Local Market Reports and Property Sales at Shepparton
The markets forthcoming sales and reports note pig and cattle sales at Shepparton next Monday and Tuesday, with J McNamars & Co reporting recent land and property sales at sat iss factory prices. Listings include 212 acres Katanga to Mr Kinnaird, 268 acres Katanga to Mr Adams, 280 acres Naringanginga to Mrs McKenzie, 162 acres Cobram to Mr Morey, and land at Jackson Street Northcote. Leases cover 480 acres Katamatite, 640 acres Mundoona, and 184 acres Baulkamaugh at satisfactory rents. Additional farms available for lease or sale on easy terms in irrigation and dry areas.
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Shepparton Salen Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co
New Zealand
Losa & M.A. Co
Shepparton
J. McNamars & Co
Numurikah
E. T. Watters
Katanga
C. Kinnaird
Thomas Callander
A. Adams
Naringanginga
M. McKenzie
W. Draper
Leongatha
Cobram
J. K. Walsh
E. Morey
Irymple
Nu mukah CWA plans March meeting and dance tonight
The Nu mukah C.W.A. monthly meeting will be held in the supper room on Friday March 14. The committee urges readers to celebrate the rain by attending tonight’s dance. Mrs Dunne reports Mr F L Mastersson has taken charge of the repair department at Numurkah Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numukah C.W.A
Dunne
Numurkah
F.L. Mastersson
Henley and Fairman
Agricultural Society
Wheat Stability Rules Set by Stabilisation Board
Sir Clive Mc Pherson outlines key Wheat Industry Stabilisation Board aims to prevent acreage expansion this year. He notes no enforced reductions but caps on expansion and no double cropping to boost fund shares, stressing normal sowings on normal acreage to protect ordinary growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive McPherson
Wheat Industry Stabilisation Board
Wheat Stabilisation Board
Thoughts For The Week Phrases On Virtue And Pleasure
A selection of maxims from Thomson Anon and Colson reflecting on virtue work and recreation. The piece pairs days with brief moral observations about generosity, personal focus, and the long term harvest of youthful pleasures.
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Uesday
Thomson
LCP UC P reconciliation discussed at annual meeting
At the Liberal Country Party annual meeting President A M Galt presided as members noted efforts to reconcile with the UCP. A conference in April and pending UCP decisions delayed any joint action while officers were re-elected and plans to discuss meat export and shipping policy continued.
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LCP
U.C.P
A. M. Galt
Messrs Galt
W. L
G. *. Moss
J. Mortimer
J. Harrison
G. C. Moss
L.C.P
McEwen
Gippsland
T. Patterson
W. Moss
U.C.P. S
Patterson
Central Council
Galt
Messrs
J. Mortimer and
Harris
GC. Moss
I. A. Tweddle
W. T. Moss
N.Z
Numurkah and Cobram Agents Offer Varied Stock Sales
J McNamara and Co promote trust monies at low rates with sworn valuations. Local agents list for multiple stock sales across Numurkah Cobram Nathalie Picola Katamatite Strathmerton including Kilpatrick McLellan Co and Campbell Co. Auctions cover cattle pigs and tractors with backing from John Darling and Son grain merchants and insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
H.O
Nathalie
Picola
Strathmerton
Numurkah Stock and Land Sales Across District Markets
Several stock and land sales are announced in Numurkah and Cobram areas. Listings include Kilpatrick & Co and J McNamara & Co for May sales, Cunliffe and Patrick & Co sales, Cobram Monthly Stock Sale, and related land and clearing sales with an attractive catalogue of wheat grazing and dairying properties. Competent staff promise prompt settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
Kilpatrick & Co
J. Mc- Namara & Co
Cunbell & Co
b/ Patrick & Co
Welfare and Comforts Fund Card Weighed at 154lbs
A weight judging contest for a sheep donated by Mr Mal Galt, judged by Mr Hugh Sloley on Friday afternoon, realised £4 18s. The correct weight was 154lbs and the winning guess matched, 154lbs 2s, but the card was unsigned. The committee asks the lodger to contact them. Parcels shipped to overseas troops in January are acknowledged. The Opportunity Shop seeks mushrooms, needlework, and produce for stalls at the patriotic carnival and the lucky envelope competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mal. Galt
Hugh Sloley
Colum
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Numurkab
Victorian Railways
KE. M. Butt
Numurkah Ale
Numurkah Church of England
Marie Heap
Harold Prid
Nomurkah
Mes A. Moay
Numurkal
Prideaux
Bal- Wirt
Nurmekal
Charles Fine
Irvine
Vals
Yoland
Austin
Goulburn Valley
Invergordon
Wiliam
Elizabeth
Melonnan
Kynhram
Nutukah
Mio
Vernon Williams
Tuttle
Weber
Suggested Fathers’ Association
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Rte
France
England
Australiel
Toccuwal
Wemertak
End
Ocam Wal
Wamghwu
A. R. Wadeson Stock & Property
Sworn
Main Street
R. F. Nesbit the Shoeman
Numurrah
Batunday
Valusordes
Wacator
Chetserantons
Emaine
United Kingdom
Allama Et Space
Liberal Country Party
J. McNamara and CO
Dodge Bros
Commercial Union Assurance CO
Trustees Executors al Agency CO
Orient Line
Prudential Life A8surance Coy
THE
Australian Estates | Mortgage CO. Ltd
LANZ
Bulldog Crude
Tractors
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co
J. McNamara & Co
Campbell & Co
Xipatrick, McLellan & Co
Nurmurkah and
John Darling & Son
Little
Hudson-Terraplate Cars
South British Imeurance Co, Ltd
Mc- Namara & Co
J. McNamara & Co Auctioneers
W. A. McTaggart
Nathalia Stock Sale
W. Hore
Picola District
Numurkah Stock Sale
Campbell and Co
Welfare and Comforts Fund
Wool, Stock & Land, Agents
William Street
Geelong
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. Pty. Ltd
Newmarket
Numurkah Stok
Suleikvipate
Fick & Oy
Numurkerh Stock
May & Oe
Oll
Cnr
Nurvah Sitivk & CO
Denny Lascelles Ltd
Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd
Victoria
Ineur
Ballarat Tru Agency Co
Holdenson & Nielson, Fresh Food Pty. Ltd
R. Firman. Managin
Younghusband Limited
King Street
Albusy
Lockinet Kolas Walla
Griffith
Leeton
Wagga Waals
Teniaa Heppartos
Kyatiae Castle
State Assurance Company Limited
Haigh's Scotch
Kensington
Vic
Albury
N.S.W
Goldsbrough Mort & Company Ltd
Rourke Street
Methyurny
Wool & Produce
Wyndham Street
Western Assurance Company
J. W. Mills
P. O'Connell
Goldsbrough, Mort & CO. Ltd
Sale
Wg, Mort & Co. Ltd
Shepparton End
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