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Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 15, 1948

Page

5

Personal Column Notes Local Notables And Obituary Mentions

The column records local appearances and recognitions including new justice of the peace W. O Shaw taking seat and being welcomed by city officials. It lists attendees from hotels, districts, and various families along with brief notes on social engagements and ongoing obituaries and notices.

Shaw Newarkah Biddy Valley of Hotel Cross AL Miller Cory

Unclear text fragment referencing elections and events

Fragmentary readable lines describe vague events including elections and personalities, with several garbled names and phrases making specifics impossible to determine. The passage lacks coherent details about date, place, or outcome.

Numurkap Hockey Event Promises Borderline Action

The Numurkah area hosts a sequence of games with visits from Shepparton and Winghall clubs. A seven game night included matches won by large margins, while Numurkah pairs tournament saw P A Petering and G Tweddle triumph, repeating their win from the prior Saturday.

SoPhappehind Association Nemur Cobbels Nathalia Vinciomenany Boo Gate Aloe Shepparton el Hieday Naoturkatt Chiniagh Nummurkal Sheppar Inn Numurkah Winghall Green My the Numurkah Grees P. A. Petering G. Tweddle

Returned Soldiers Smoke Night Honor for Lieut General Savige

Lieut General Savige served as chief guest at the Numurkah ALLA smoke night reunion with large attendance. Addresses praised the executive, discussed widows' pensions, soldier settlement, children’s welfare, and unity among returned men. Savige shared war recollections and endorsed efforts to aid dependants and veterans.

Savige C.B D.S Messi John Sorrell R. Mitchell G. Collings M. W Little J. K. Cancocks C. Foley Nathalia E. A. Patrick L. Micchel League Geo Holland Mechel Tee Micchel Wty West L. Hamon GC Mies MAA Hamon My Thune Smith Tallyaroop Viv Littl Mesa Lirby Anzas Heese C.F. Newman Duds’ Association Savive Newman Middle East Geral Savige Legacy Club Messrs H. Tomkin Shepparton H. V. Guthrie Strathmerton A. C. Miller Umurkah Fathers’ Association L. Schwarzman Je, Mortis

Katamatite Property Sold After Spirited Bidding

Kilpatrick McLellan Co report Katamatite sale Monday for Mrs A E Peters shop and residence knocked down to G H O'Brien at £680. Clear sale for Mr Peters the same day with prices including an Old Case tractor £47 10/ and bicycles £10 10/ to £11 1s, wireless nets £12 5/ and sundries at full.

Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co Pty Lui Numurkah Katamatite

Kath Henderson Named Queen of Progress in War Memorial Pageant

Miss Kath Henderson has been elected to represent areas north of Numurkah in the War Memorial queen competition and will bear the title Queen of Progress. The Strathmerton committee, led by President A Ross-Solten and Secretary W McDonald, plans a campaign starting with a dance in Strathmerton Hall on Friday night March 19 and a house party on Saturday April 3.

Kath Henderson Numurkah Miss Henderson A. Ross-Soiten W. McDonald Strathmerton Hall

Queen of Agriculture Hosts Successful Garden Party

The Queen of Agriculture Miss Melva Graham hosted a well attended garden party at her home on a Wednesday night. Buses from Numurkah were full and carloads joined visitors including Miss Janet McNamara the Queen of Sport. About £50 was raised. President Mr W H Hodge and secretary Mr E A Patrick reported rising enthusiasm as the contest progressed.

Queen of Agriculture Melva Graham Numurkah Queen of Sport Janet McNamara W. H. Hodge E. A Patrick Ils

Numurkah Agricultural Society Show Awards 1948

The Numurkah Agricultural Society announces its annual show in October 1948 with prize categories across woolen crafts, knitting, crochet and needlework. Notable prizes include best knitted cardigan, best collection of women’s work, knitted frock for a year old, and baby knits, with multiple first and second place awards and gift donations from local patrons.

Numurkah Agricultural Society Mos Hani A. Patrick G. C J. Adams W. A. Retallick

Sheep guessing contest raises funds for Queen of Sport

A sheep guessing competition to aid the Queen of Sport was won by Mr R Mills who guessed the correct weight of 97% b. The takings reached £25. The work was hosted by Messrs II Sloley and C Stonehouse who sold the tickets.

Queen of Sport R. Mills Sell Ny Messrs II Sloley C. Stonehouse

Queen of Business Swimming Carnival Opens with Parade and Races

The Queen of Business committee celebrated a warm Saturday at the swimming carnival with a beauty parade judged by Dr Thomas, won burlesque by Mrs Amy Marshall, and a list of inter school and open races led by notable swimmers. Aileen Coxon arrived in decorated transport and received a cordial welcome from C. L. Hamon as funds were raised for the event.

Queen of Business Aileen Coxon Mesdames Cohen Mr Charter Inter Barry Heart Jim Eddy ML. Holme R. Heard B. Lawa J. Sharply N. Lee R. Dunn D. Elliot J. Brewer L. Hamon E. Brewer T. Gribben L. Colledetti W. Lee V. Fleck M. Charter Hamon Boyds W. Gardiner N.’ Alichin A. May M. Holmes F. Brewer B. Heard Brown Brennan L. Colledettiy R. Bitcon Ing —Inter Linda] Hamon Elva Brewer Eddy G. Woolcock T. Seymour W. Fleck W. Sharpin

National Trustees Company Named Executor Past Fifty Years

Appoint National Trustees Company as executors to safeguard beneficiaries and ensure impartial administration and distribution of estates. The firm highlights over 50 years of experience in managing Wills.

Dennys Lascelles Ltd Ballarat Co Ltd Victoria Incurance Co Ballarat Trustees Executors and Agency Co R.L. Tractors Bull Dog Tractors National Insurance Co N Z General Motors Cooper National Trustees Company National Trustees Co

Bedroom Accommodations and Bar Stock Description

The note describes rooming and bar stocking by H. E Bert Deabel, licensee, indicating a focus on accommodations and bar provisions. It reads as a brief property or business entry with no further context or dates.

H. E (Bert Deabel

Tennis doubles wins at N.H.E.S Ex-Students event

Afternoon tournament at the town courts on Saturday March 6 saw mixed doubles play. Betty Murray and Jack Daly emerged as winners, receiving silver pepper and salt shakers as prizes.

N.H.E.S Ex-Students’ Association Betty Murray Jack Daly

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