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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1947
Page
3
A fragmented account describes wedding bells and community celebrations in May. Invitations mention Mrs Wy de eal and Fhoman Maren among others. The scene notes a procession to a hall, a stage for music, dancing, and various local figures attending, with an emphasis on family ties and shared joy.
A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered terms and names including places and organizations. The text reads like misread letters and stray phrases with no clear narrative or event to summarize.
The marriage of Elizabeth Bennet Aly daughter of the late Mean Meekay Bennett of Nan tai to Nelson Findlay son of the late Me J. Findlay Ao Mr KL Findlay was solemnised by the Rev for J. Maggsa at Mt Exica Methodist Church on a Saturday. The bride wore angelskiy lace and satin with a long train and a cream veil. The bridal flowers included gladioli lilies of the valley and water liles. The bride was given away by Colonel A. W. Taylor and wore a blue crepe gown for the reception.
A WWII honor board was unveiled before a Strathmerton Kinney football match on May 1. Four Strathmerton Football Club players who enlisted abroad are named on the board. Dr O Dwyer and club president J W Bourchier spoke, praising sacrifices and offering sympathy to families of the fallen as a minute of silence was observed.
A bride wore silver sequins with a coronet of Marini blue delphiniums and hydrangea and carried a bouquet of sim luc flowers. Thirty relatives attended a reception at the Church Hall with Mra I R Mages assisting the bridegroom's mother. The couple left for a honeymoon at Gowes and will reside at Kaariwoa.
The history of Murray Valley Coaches shows a long distance network across Victoria New South Wales and South Australia. The company inaugurated a route between Albury and Swan and plans to reach over one million miles yearly with 12 routes and new vehicles. The service coordinates with rail networks and aims to boost tourism by promoting Upper Murray and Murray Valley regions through extended bus itineraries.
Corner Lot 1 fronts Tocumwal bitu men road 62 ft by 1601 ft along MacGregor Street with Lots 2 3 4 5 behind. Frontages 66 ft to MacGregor Street depths 152 ft opposite Wannenmacher and Venables brick residences. Rich red loam soil suited for gardening fruit and vegetables in a favored area with Town Supply electric light water. Terms £25 deposit balance within 21 days after delegate of Federal Treasurer approval. Details from S W E Stife Solicitor Numurkah J McNAMARA & CO Auctioneers Numurkah.
Cobram wins the league game against Numurkah with a strong first half surge after an early loss of M Dudley. Final quarter scores see Cobram 16.5 to Numurkah 11.13 with best players Keop, Butt, Anderson, Coldwell and Grant for Cobram and J Thornton, W Lussley among Numurkah. Inter-school sports include Rochester HES visit for cricket, rounders and tennis with hopes for annual meetings.
The undefeated Shepparton Boys' Club beat Wanghau in a tight match 6.10 to 6.5 amid large crowds. R. Sanders scored four goals, with Carlisle Bay and Bay among Wanghau's top players. Next week Shepparton visits Waunghall for another likely strong contest, followed by a euchre to close the day.
Readers are invited to consider Mornington as a holiday resort with the six rink Esplanade green of the Mornington Bowling Club. The article notes the bay behind the green, attractive shrubbery, and welcoming visitors led by President A J Kirton a Mornington representative. It highlights Mornington as a good shopping centre with ample accommodations and motor access.
May 22 Nathalia stock sale offers 5 choice residential allotments in Blinkpons Numurkah part of the W T Wilson estate. A 1 pm lease by auction for 3 years of Strathmerton Public Park with sheep allowed. Cobram Monthly Sale and local agents for Dodge Bros advertise broader estate and transport interests.
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