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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1941
Page
3
A council discussion in Numurkah centers on ratepayer funding for a root Nunmirk h infrastructure, with residents paying high rates amid disputes over town boundary readings. Members form a committee to assess apportionment and a motion passes to study existing support while noting total town outlays and future funding needs.
Wheat growers are advised that Mawh 1% has been fixed on the date in Victoria for the receipt of claims for special relief regarding wheat crops sown in 1940. To enable claims and early payment, growers with total yield under nine bushels per acre should lodge claims with a district Lands Inspector using the application forms available by post or at a district office.
The Agricultural Society has decided to conduct a show this year, but the date will be fixed after the next meeting in June. Mr and Mrs Fantiste Dondl retire from the business of the Railway Hotel.
In Fitzroy Gardens on February 15 old Vaughanites and friends gathered for a reunion amid ideal conditions. J Collinge and A W Watters wore King's uniforms, tribute to late teacher J B Brunton was recalled by former pupils now in education. Dramas of times and wartime peril echoed as members looked forward to future reunions.
District news notes rapid growth in appearance and crowds at wells and trains, an accident involving Andy O'Brien stepping on a water pipe injuring his instep, and uncertain grant fate for irrigation channels after May. Special peach train from Pullar’s firm helps distribution though Apple and Pear regulations have caused many nurseries to suffer.
A large crowd gathered at Kaarimba Hall on Thursday evening to greet Mr and Mrs Green returning home. Performances by D vol B Ross, Nancy Fowler, Iris Aillineham, Ronald Lowe, J Thorton, M Thornton, The 3eulkamaush Girls Choir, Corporal J Thornton and R Purdie preceded a speech from Mr R Twitt and the presentation of a silver fruit stand and garlands. Mr Green gave a suitable reply, and thanks were offered by A M Galt for the gifts. Afterward a supper was served and dancing continued with Auld Lang Syne as the closing note.
A City screening highlights Isle of Destiny with a puls e pounding tale of gun running in the South Pacific and a daring heroine who cheats death. Also shown is Dr Kildare's Strange Case with a hospital-centered plot and stars including Lew Ayres Lionel Barrymore and Loraine Day. A March of Time feature and Popeye cartoon accompany the lineup.
A stock sale advertisement for Numurkah on Wednesday March 26 offers cattle for entry. Kilpatrick, MeN & Co. Pty. Ltd. and Umurkah Dennys Discedes Ltd. in Melbourne list as agents and urge vendors to advise entries early.
J McNamara and Co promote stock sales across Numurkah and nearby towns including Nathalia Picola Cobram Katamatite and Strathmerton with sworn valuations and local agency for Dodge Bros cars and trucks Prudential and Commercial Union services listed plus mortgage and estate arrangements and steamship lines indicated as connections.
March events list stock sales at Numurkah Nathalia Cobram Donalds Hotel Cobram 654 acres Katamatite Parish William Carroll account Auction land clearing and property sales April Nathalia Pir Sale Wheat Grazing Dairying properties catalogue and settlements noted on page.
Wanghnu Wanghnu defeated Numurkah Whites on the Numurkah green to claim the bowling premiership. The event featured tight battles on several rinks, including Dockery vs Guenther and Carlisle vs Mackenzie, with Wanghnu holding leads to win 70 to 28 in aggregate. The club received the Mrs BM. A. Eddy cup from Association President F. A. Guether, capping a season in which Wanghnu were undefeated.
A 19 year old RAF trainee writer recalls initial Somers training at the January intake. He describes station facilities, friendly drill, emphasis on mathematics navigation and signals, physical fitness and sport, meals and recreation, health care quality, and morale. The piece closes with the motto Through difficulties to the stars.
Publication lists district youths who have enlisted for active service abroad. The incomplete roll calls parents and friends to supply missing names and support those risking their lives in defense of the country. Names include Adcock, Batey, Bacon, Blackley, Brown, Bryceland, Burrows, Carlisle, Daly, Elliott, Farrands, Flack, Folliot, Patterson, Rogers, Rows, and others with some air force designations.
In a gripping third semi final for the Bowling Association premiership on the Numurkah green, Numurkah Whites edged Tocumwal by two points after a tied 68 all at the 21st end and an extra end. Guenther and Meldrum provided a tense match on No 1 green, with Guenther recovering from a 9-1 deficit to win by five before an additional end. Mackenzie and Weekes also produced a tight contest, Weekes prevailing by four after a late surge.
Campbell and Co advertise livestock entries including 8th month wethers and fat ewes, sound rams, and various aged sheep. Entries note breeding stock, January joins, and December sales with several references to ewes, rams, and entry deadlines.
An important meeting of the Murray Valley Irrigation League will be held in Katanga Hall on Wednesday of next week March 19 at 2:30 pm.
Housewives asked about the Numurkah Butter Medal and Trophy in the export honors class at the recent 1940 Victori Butter competitions. 28 factories from across the state competed amid entries including Holdensen & Nisson, Fred Pood Pry Ltd Proprietes and FEAMAN, Maseger. Phone 34.
Kilpatrick McLellan Kilpatrick Auctioneers and Stock and Station Agents list services for Numurkah and branches. Local agents for Dennye Laveelies Lie Ballarat Banking Cabid Trustees and Wheat Exporters plus National Insurance Co of NZ Ltd. Loans, stock purchases, fencing, and truck support offered. Phone Cobram 24 for 24 hour contact.
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