Personal Column Weaving News of Soldiers and Relatives
The Personal Column notes Mrs and Mis Hy Baetge sending their son Alex to Australia, with mentions of families and local names. Other items touch on Miss Williams, Nyomi operations, and hints of various notices. fragmented text reflects a community gossip column with names and distant events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
Australia
Mali
Williams
Magistante Oor
PV 1
Willams
District Centre Happenings Report
Correspondents describe local events across seven wards with thanks to contributors and officials. Names mentioned include Mrs dy pod wool and J Mebaeh among attendees. note of end of year activities and charity acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vt & Gov
Madavlaas
M Phorum
J. Saybia
Ty Barnes
Untitled Historic Note Describes Evening Rituals in Vague Terms
A fragmented late 19th or early 20th century text hints at an evening gathering near Tumut with mentions of tea, church, and social routines. It references a group of young people aiding in preparations for a communal event and alludes to songs or an anthem in a casual, diary-like tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genni 2
Tumut
Nathalia Croquet Dogger At Woufuodiy Meeting
An afternoon presentation in Nathalia highlights civic efforts by local groups led by Mrs S Wen and Joona Mire A Bou ver Vaunked lab. The gathering discusses garden and agricultural appeals, seed trials, and timber supplies, with emphasis on aiding soldiers’ families and supporting community projects in the Victorian region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalia
Saul
Sathalia
Joona
A. Bouver
S. Wen
Gas Producer Warning for Charcoal Use on Vehicles
A warning to users of charcoal fuel units explains fires from charcoal bags between hopper and body can ignite sacks, cause intense heat and hidden flames, and stresses the danger of carbon tetrachloride extinguishers forming phosgene gas. Motorists should avoid carrying fuel bags near the hopper or in other risk positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A.C.Y
Melbourne
Eas
Nathalia Ladies Fitness Committee Hosts First Meeting
In Nathalia council chamber on Wednesday evening a first sit chum was formed. The class will meet every Tuesday evening and those wishing to join should see Mrs A Hocking, president of the Nathalia Ladies Fitness Committee, which organized the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalie
A. Hocking
Nathalia Ladies’ Fitness Committee
Picola Welcomes Home Bert Peteke in Memorial Hall Social
Bert Peteke returned from the Middle East and was the guest of honor at a Memorial Hall social. Dr J T Myera and others voiced pleasure at his return. Music by Picola Wear Orchestra and L Kitmister. W Baxter, son of Mr and Mrs S Baxter, has received his Air Force call up and begins training next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Peteke
Middle East
Memorial Hall
Welcome Home Committee
J. T. Myera
Mosers
W. Killmister
J. J. Bradley
Peinke
Picola Wear
A A. Kitmister
Social Evening for Militiamen at Waaia Hall
Waaia hall hosted a social evening for militiamen W Hawker Vis and Lindsay Thornton Roy Twrtale and Clarrie Cowan and M Wishart J Muir and Alex Cowan of the local callup group Corrys band provided music Miss M Thornton and Alex Cowan sang Mr E Brensing chaired and announced a small propeller pencil keepsake for the men the event featured thanks from J Allan Tweddle Joseph Cowan Frank Thornhun and the Yalea district Red Cross and concluded with songs and prayers for the service members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waaia Hall
W.hawker
Vis
Lindsay Thornton
Roy Twrtale
Clarrie Cowan
M. Wishart
J. Muir
Alex Cowan
Age Callhup
Corry
Nathalia
M. Thornton
Alex. Cowan
E. Brensing
Jas
A.lf
J. Allan Tweddle
Joseph Cowan
Frank Thornhun
Vondile
Chairhiay
Joe Andom Rendell
Keith Cowan
Ian Rendell
W. Martin
F. L Moreenson
J. Green
Bates
Red Cross Indies
Concession Talks On District Water Charges At Cobram
A Cobram conference on irrigation water rights proposes charges of 10 shillings per acre foot for water sales and 6 shillings for sales with a staged reduction plan. The Katamatite and Murray Valley Irrigation League delegates push for lower costs due to wartime shortages with no clear consensus reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Messrs Buzza, Fairley
Keady
Moss
J. G. McDonald
M.L.A
Gemmell
Mills
Hanslow
Commission
McDonald
Buzza
Fairley
Barrington
Haslow
Mc McDonald
Austraia
Ryan
Katamatite
Roe
Messrs Busts
Messrs Hansson
Kendall
Mensrs
Empire Day Call to War and Peace Unity
Viscount Bledisloe urges empire citizens to contribute to both victory and postwar peace. He praises Commonwealth forces and home front resilience, notes allies America Russia China Netherlands, and stresses global duty and righteousness amid wartime danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Commonwealth
United States of America
Russia
China
Netherlands
War unity appeal urges empire duty and justice
A wartime exhortation stresses united action for victory and a just postwar order. It appeals to Empire citizens to uphold liberty, truth and global leadership, invoking Atlantic Charter principles and divine guidance for the Allied cause. The message urges industrious effort, chivalry, and reliance on God while promoting civic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Commonwealth
U.S.A
Earth
Rhalist
Char Oe Keane
Melbourne
Simpson
Shamrock Hotel
Welfare And Comforts Fund Update From Numurkah Committee
The committee reports £373 10/4 collected for the first nine months of the direct giving scheme, plus over £100 from other sources. £25 forwarded to War Service Fund, £25 to Navy Comfort Fund, and £15 monthly to the Prisoners of War Fund for detainees in Malaya. Parcels are prepared for six local POWs in Europe and further parcels to Port Moresby. Donations acknowledged from several locals. Knitting efforts total 3497 articles by local ladies, with thanks for refreshments and gifts received. Consideration toward reduced water prices for knitters and adequate wood supplies is noted. Local business names and associations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naringub-committee
War Service Fund
Navy Comfort Fund
Prisoners-of-War Fund
Malaya
Europe
Red Cross Society
Port Moresby
A. Tweddle
C. Stonehouse
E. Sealey
Holdensen
Nielson
Knitting Beer Committee
Nesbit
A.L
Numurkah
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saring
Athalia
Victorian Agricultur
Britain
Joris
Poe
Indies
Waaia
Bledisloe
J. McNamara
Campbell and CO. and CO
Dodge Bros
THE
Commercial Union Assurance CO
Trustees Executors & Agency CO
Orient Line
Prudential Life Assurance CO. Ltd
Australian Estates & Mortgage CO. Ltd
Lanz” Bulldog
J. McNamara & Co
Campbell & Co
Numurkah Stock Sale
J. McNamara & Co Auctioneers
Nathalia Stock Sale
Picola District
McNamara & Co
MR. C. Lovey
A. R. Wadeson
Welfare and Comforts Fund
Tals Wen
Main Street
Union Trustens Exort & Agency
Wetianea
Church of England Numurkah
H.C
Presbyterian Nomarkah
Wasia
Rey, Allison
And
John Darling & Son
Remnaldson Bros
Kilpatrick & Co
Numurkah Croquet Club
Numurkah Town Hall
Quinn & Meiklejohn
Messrs
Morrison & Teare, Numurkah
Campbell and Co
Tattle
Baulkameugh
Waala
Alexander
Nomurksh
Hunkin
Nering
G. Fowler
Barker
Wanghau
Kasrimbe
Mr Hyde
Marungi
Bunbarthe
Wanghes
Kemp
Congupns Fest
Fiwanton
Dunholbelane
Rev. Packett
Yous Rang
Mr Wood
J. Kennon & Sons Pty. Ltd
River Street
Richmond
Hawthorn Bridge
Mer
Numura Stok
Bella Ty June
Kiek & Cod
Dennys Lascelles Ltd
Ballarat Baking Co. Ltd
Victoria
Inaur Co
Ballarat Trustees Ex Agency Co
Ance Co. of NZ Ltd
Cooper's Sheep Dip. Motors
Wool, Stock & Land Agents
William Street
Geelong
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co Ply. Ltd
Newmarket
Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co. Ply. Ltd
Butler
Holdenson & Nielson, Fresh Food Pty. Ltd
R. Firman
H. J. Hamley
JW. Jackman
Norwich Union Insurance Society Ltd
England
Queen Street
James Williams
Numarksh
P.O
Goldsbrough Mort & Company Ltd
Wyndham Street
Shepparton
Bourke Street
Kyabram
Tatura
Western Assurance Company
Olen
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