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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 07, 1940

Page

3

Local Association Elects Officers Amid Mixed News

The Baulkamaugh W A Q A M L elected officers at its first meeting after recess with Mrs F Ah Moss as president and Mrs Tyack as vice president. A Progress Association meeting discussed co operation with the Numurkah Chamber of Commerce and plans to observe weekly holidays on Saturdays. Local council actions include proposing a “brick area” and contested ward boundaries. Leaders debated funding measures, road and rail issues, and health inquiries, with a focus on Melhourne connections and a potential Australian Federal election.

Hummer Baulkamaugh W.a.q.aml F. Ah Moss Mesdames W. Tyack C. Gainey L. Tyack Mim Uliwells M. Sharpe W. Wearne D. Cowen Progress Assocntion Queen Street

Town Meeting Notes and Charity Knitting Efforts

The article reports a Thursday meeting at a local headquarters detailing a charity effort. Members pledge two monthly contributions to support funds, with April wool items knitted into socks and whistlets. Local men and branch members donate to aid the cause, and officials are slated to preside at a Tail Cynsa meeting called by Sir Nunnirkth Shire Council.

Mia Christiey See Rosary Nunnirkth Shire

Unclear OCR fragment on forest policy debate at Shepparton

A garbled report discusses sleeper cutters and violet passes in forest areas near Melisnahl Mahos and Shepparton. It mentions licensed droner catters, forest maintenance, and a push for stricter conditions and government support, with calls to the Forests Commission for time and changes.

Melisnahl Mahos Shepparton Mer Menai

Comforts Fund Correspondence at Nathalia

War relief notes from Nathalia discuss funds for soldiers overseas. Local leaders protest Wednesday choice for a meeting and praise Mrs Limbrick for school support. Agricultural Society officers are elected and finances shown. a readers letter urges ongoing parcel shipments and sock donations for Palestine, with fundraising events planned.

Nathalia Wam Law Department Crown Law Department Olieiiore Justrces of the Peace G. J. Fucker MLC J. G. Me Mila Barmah Educe Charles Limbrick Ladies’ Welfare Committee Mothers’ Club Wyuna J. R. Bourke W. C. Edwards M. G. Fairmat 8. Baxter Wnior J. G. McDonald MLA Tackett C. R. Kinnaird Rickard Palestine F. J, Webster Sec. Soldiers’ Welfare Committee

Townsmen push Hume system extension for Nathalia

The passage notes efforts to extend the Hume system to Nathalia and Piccin districts. Mr H J Binger has sold his stake in Binger and Bentley but will stay in town. He plans months of rest after war injuries but expects to resume public duties and remains a valued townsman.

Tockett H. J. Binger Binger

Picola Football Club elects officers and league fixtures set

Picola community notes the football club installing President R L Corry and vice presidents L Donovan and H Vale with A R Wright as secretary. Delegates decide to start matches on June 1 as Picola and District Association schedules Valea North versus Picola and other pairings. Private C Lindorff receives a farewell wallet presentation as Barmahoni ties are recalled.

R. McKenna Nathalia Picola Football Club R. L. Corry Messrs L. Donovan H. Vale A. R. Wright L. Corry A Rcht P. J. Hession Theshire J. T. Myers Mesers C. Mal G. Maloney E. Edmonds Donovan

Strathmerton Opens Season With Mixed Results

Strathmerton A defeated Ulupna 12 to 9 and Cobram A beat Strathmerton B 22 to 1 while Beari lost to Cobram B 22 to 16. Next week’s draw features Strathmerton A versus Cobram B and Cobram A against Ulupna with Benyi facing Strathmerton B.

Cobram A Strathmerton B Strathmerton A Ulup~ Na Beari Cobram B Cobram Ulupna Benyi

Vuchre party winners and Arbor Day plants in Wunghnu

The Mothers' Club held a successful vuchre party with Mrs T Ball and Mr J McKay as winners. Arbor Day at the school saw 19 flowering shrubs and two trees planted by pupils under head teacher Mr Collins and Mr J Mapletoft. Rev W R Kemp spoke as parents gathered.

Mothers’ Club T. Ball J. McKay Mihowe Collins J. Mapletoft W. R. Kemp J. Sanders Wanghall C.W.A UK Mechanics Hall Red Cross

Trust-Monies To Send At Lowest Rates

Local agents list multiple insurance and finance firms along with farm stock sales and livestock auctions. Mentions Namurkah Cobram Ulupna Numurkah sales and shipments for Campbell & Sons Melbourne, Kilpatrick McLellan Namara Co. Names include DODGE BROS, The Prudential, Orient Line, Australian Estates, and others. Multiple stock sales scheduled across Namurkah and surrounding areas with livestock and farming plant auctions.

Dodge Bros Commercial Union Assurance CO Trustees Executors Orient Prudential Life Assurance CO Australian Estates &£) Mortgage CO. Ltd EANZ Namurkah Namari & Co Natialia Numurkahyt Campnbell & Sons Melbourne Numurkah Bell & Co Cobram Ulupna David Gleeson Kilpattick, McLellan & Co J. McNamara & Co

May day sale notice of Campbell and Co estate assets

May day notice lists Campbell and Co Will Sell Bunge Aust Pty Ltd including stock and factory machinery. Sale covers general assets and trucks, with terms under auction by the trust and lenders. Unclear specifics but indicates sale of shop inventory and related items as part of a formal notice.

Anntacs

Auction of 318 Acre Congupna Land in Moir County

J MCNAMARA & CO and James Williams announce public auction of Allotment 41, Section C, Parish of Congupna. Land includes 318 acres with 5-room dwelling, tanks, sheds, water right of 44 acre feet, lucerne and clover crops, fencing, and improvements. Located 12 miles from Shepparton, near 3 miles to school. Deposit 1/4 with balance in 30 days. Inspection at McCutcheon offices, Bourke Street Selbourne.

J. McNamara & CO Shepparton Tatura Dookie James Williams Numurkah Congupna Moir Lucerne Shepsartom

Numurkah stock sale reports mixed yarding and prices

Campbell and Co remind readers of their regular stock sale at Numurkah on Wednesday with about 500 mixed sheep including weaners and fat sheep. Cobram sale on May 16 expects 2000 sheep with crossbred ewes and wethers. Kilpatrick McLellan report 1300 mixed sheep yarded with varied prices. cattle few. Next sale May 22. Melbourne

Campbell & Co Numurkah Cobram J. McNamara & Co Nomurkah Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co Melbourne

Hitler Won the War. A Dr. C E W Bean Opinion

Dr C E W Bean argues Australians would be directly affected if Hitler wins. A British navy loss and a forced peace likely bring Nazi domination, blockade, and a flood of cheap fish and a mixed population. Americas stance, White Australia policy, and global turmoil threaten freedom, democracy, and regional stability. Adolphe Menjou is noted.

Hitler Australia England Hus Germany Great Britain America Tan Europe East Hier Toophe

Tomorrow Night's Screenings Feature Four Girls in White

Two outstanding films head the program for tomorrow night. Four Girls in White stars Florence Rice Una Mer kel Ann Rutherford and Mary Howard in a drama famed for a sensational river disaster scene. The Girl from Mexico, a fast paced romance, features Lupe Velez with Donald Comes Beckie.

Florence Rice Una Merkel Ann Rutherford Mary Howard Mexico Lupe Velez Donald Beckie Beauty Agen

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