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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 06, 1941
Page
3
Fragmented notes discuss Wheat Stabilisation committees and guidance from Poletti to support coalition efforts. Mentions Australia Britain and the US paper’s view on Curtin, wartime production, and public sentiment amid wartime reports.
Me W. D. Mace warns in a report about a Win-the-War Committee meeting failed to secure an airplane search. The piece decries complacency in Australia amid ongoing air raids and Balkan tensions, urging action to mobilize defense and public vigilance despite limited mobilization and scarce protective measures.
A fragment discusses threats from potential air raids and incendiaries. It questions public preparedness and urges awakening to the peril, noting that demonstrations exist but training and readiness remain inadequate as the nation fears invasion.
The paper recalls past farmer unity efforts toward an industrial body and notes renewed hope that villagers may form a cooperative once more. It argues decentralization, Dr Philpots and Dr Parker’s views, and stresses immunisation as crucial for children. cites immunisation success in American states and upcoming local council campaign.
In London during air raids, an elderly parishioner tells the vicar she sleeps through nights without shelter. She jokes that she says a prayer or curses the threat, then drifts to sleep. A sharp, humorous line closes with a woman’s instinctive confidence.
A World War II era appeal urges Australians to subscribe to the Commonwealth’s £35,000,000 war loan to back troops overseas. It warns that victory hinges on home-front funding, urging citizens to invest as a patriotic duty with interest rates of 2.4% on short-term securities maturing 1946 and 3.4% on long-term securities maturing 1950–58. The piece emphasizes sacrifice, thrift, and collective effort to hasten the war’s end.
Richard Primrose an old age pensioner was found dead at the rear of the Yarroweysh store on Saturday morning. He was 80 and had lived in the district for years. A con resides at Ringwood. Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson visit the district renewing old friendships. Mrs Johnson formerly Miss Ada Fears of Koonoomoo and her parents first settled in that district. She was a school teacher at Cobram before moving to Melbourne.
The Kaarimba Hall, April 23, featured an enjoyable charity concert to raise funds for Mooroopna Hospital. A varied programme by visiting artists and local performers drew praise, with proceeds reportedly meeting the £30 quota. Organizer J D Galt and assistant P Premice led the event, which included pianoforte solos, vocal duets, recitations, the Baulkemaugh Choral Party, Mundoona school children, and supper and dancing to finish.
At the monthly Red Cross meeting in Katandra North the balance sheet shows a balance of £67 8. Thanks are given to Cari Gexyasoni and Miss Morey for music, to Mr O'Donnell as MC, and to Memorial Hall committee for hall use. A list of items sent to headay includes towels, covers, clothing, toiletries, and linens. The sum of 6/3 was taken at the market stall.
During a Sunday tennis match Katunga players presented Mr and Mrs Ryan with a club gift as they prepare to move to Baringhup after the upcoming vacation. Club President Mr Dreher accepted the thanks on behalf of members and the Numurkah branch of the Victorian Teachers Union, led by President Mr Jack Moylan, also contributed.
The Nathalia golf links were opened by Shire President Dr Gordon on Saturday. A mixed foursome won by Miss McCarton and H C Moon. No prizes awarded. entry fees donated to Red Cross and Comforts Fund, each £11. At a Nathalia Returned Soldiers League meeting, motions urged total war effort and cross-party government support, plus backing Mr Coles in pushing for greater war effort.
Fathers of soldiers are invited to a Town Hall supper room meeting next week. A branch of the Association will be present at 1 o clock. A school meeting follows on Saturday night. A discussion on primary issues is planned with speakers from the Blind Institute. May 13 is the target date for the series Wake up. A fund drive and public appeal are noted.
A summary of a Liberal Party branch meeting held in Tallygaroopna. Attendees discussed local party matters and upcoming activities within the region.
The report notes a seven War Loan drive showing over ten million pounds subscribed but flags fifth columnists and disloyalists accusing Britain and Australia of siding with Germany. It cites American isolationists and local towns as evidence of mixed national sentiment amid wartime propaganda.
Picola Memorial Hall hosts a social evening Friday to entertain Picola service members bound for overseas duty. Sister Molly Killmister, the first ing sister from this district, will be honored as part of the program.
Upcoming events list for Numurkan and Numurkah includes a Town Hall program with films Broad- Lay Reronade and Moments of Charm, a Women’s Association meeting, a CVA monthly session, a Drumanure school public meeting, a card party for the Blind Institute, a Police Band performance, and a Numurkah Anglican Church event scheduled across several days. The notices emphasize community entertainment, association activities, and public meetings.
War roll honors district youths who enlisted for active service abroad. The list includes Adcock, Sister Alice Batey, Harry Berry, C. R. Bicon, B. W. Blackley, D. G. Besbender, Bath Besbender, A. Brews, J. T. Brews, L. W. Brews, C. Dempster, G. H. Dickie, F. K. Dudley, D. Elliott, J. Ellett, E. A. Patrick, F. J. Patrick, E. W. Patterson, L. Pell, E. Perry, J. Pryde, D. Pinmack, T. Pessi, M. Pridewex, F. C. Riedell, R. Robinette, W. Robinette, Jean Rogers, Sisif Nuret, F. C. Raws, E. Ryan.
Lot includes 1500 well grown B L Mer cross weaners mostly ewes and 900 B L Mer cross wethers. Sheep shorn August 9 in good condition. Also 3000 young crossbred sheep and 30 cattle including fat stock and springers. Further entries expected. Auctioneers J McNamara & Co.
The American tea fundraiser for the Comforts Fund on Friday afternoon raised £26 4s 1d with expenses under £2 10s. A sheep judging contest by Mr Hugh Sloley, won by Mr W S Patrick, yielded £4 4s 6d. Amb donations and Opportunity Shop profits boosted funds. Officials urge knitters, card-parties, jam sales, and home efforts, with updates to follow for Wanghau and Katunea subcommittees and the Comforts Fundball planned early next month.
Gas powered vehicles need proper care to maintain efficiency. The R A C V offers free expert guidance to motorists considering or using charcoal gas units, with technical staff available from the Melbourne office at 94 Queen Street.
Sworn valuations for sending money at low rates listed by agents for Dodge Bros six cylinder cars and trucks. Includes offerings from Commercial Union Assurance Co Prudential Life and other firms. Also notes stock saleyards and livestock listings with fragmented place names and dates.
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