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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 21, 1940
Page
3
A garbled report references Mr Joe and Mr Stringer with notes on health, elections, and community figures. It mentions the State Labor party, the Goulburn Council, and local places such as Nathalia and Mary Wary, detailing a range of civic topics and upcoming events.
Country correspondents report Mr James Mills, inmate at the Bush Nursing Hospital, is recovering from a severe illness and should be able to leave hospital in a few days. The Naring and District Progress Association discusses petitioning for a new riding in Tungamah Shire by unticking parts of the North East and South West ridings. Ratepayers from Kalamatite and Invergordon attended, and further study will consider suggestions. Some residents wish to annex part of the western boundary to the NumurkalI shire for better interests.
A Saturday wedding united Jerikins and Wilson in a modest service conducted by Rev. Pare at a local church. The bride wore pale robes, and the couple received affectionate wishes from family and friends.
The eldest daughter of Mrs Harry Gleeson of Numorkah married John Lindsey, son of Mr and Mrs Lindsey of Wutron Mill, in a formal church ceremony at Perkin’s Cathedral. Delphinium blue and dusty pink flowers framed the bride’s entry as a sister Tennan wore burgundy, the groom’s party supported the couple in a traditional procession at the Surnlirkah post office locale.
The report notes a wedding at Stote Colgan on Saturday with Mary Nell and G. Ritebh Flown among those present. A playful scene included a bride feasting, a long train and a heart shaped sash as onlookers saw the couple wed amid family and guests.
The Nathalia Wheel Club has elected officers including President M. A. Dewar, vice president Minsey J. Carland, W. McQuen and HL Limbrick as vice presidents, secretary, and committee members K. Trewisunmmtio, J. Bursill, W. Price, W. Bursill, T. Gallagher, and J. Lea.
At the monthly Country Women's Association meeting Mrs E J McLeod chaired with Mrs Burge as speaker describing CWA activities in Australia England and other nations. A soft toy polar bear was won by Miss Sage. Next meeting will feature a pandrewick quilting demonstration. Saturday hockey results include Cobram A 26 Strathmerton A 17 and Rearit 1 17 Strathmerton W 4. Upcoming draws Cobram B v Cobram A Strathmerton A v Bear Wlupna v Strathmerton B.
A community party hosted by Mr and Mrs Percy Tweddle marks Roy Tweddle’s coming of age in Wagia Hall on a Saturday evening. Jack Thornton opens with remarks as guests praise Roy’s character and sportsmanship. The event features dancing, parlor games, a midnight supper, a 21 candle cake, and songs. A power delay due to a faulty conductor disrupts plans for electric lighting in the main street and district until resolved.
Two fundraising efforts last week supported Moornoona Hospital in Mooroopna. A Girls' Club card party and an old-time dance hosted by the hospital committee led by President W E Fowler and Secretary L Dockery raised funds. John Carlisle, long-time local resident and Mooroopna Hospital inmate, remains in poor health. A tender for re-laying the Mechanics Hall floor was accepted. About 20 points of rain fell last week.
A request to publish thanks to Mr McNeil who located a silver medal won by a late husband fifty years ago and to Mr W J Teare who assisted, with notes of local events at Numurkah including Town Hall Pictures shows Climbing Wiel and Swift Vengeance and the Welcome Home Dance at Numurkah MU Hall East Preston and a Younger Set Dance at the Numurkah Church of England.
Town Hall presents Jackie Cooper and Freddie Bartholomew as former rivals in S Man's Heritage a military school setting heartwarming tale of father son regeneration. Feature also stars Andy Devine Henry Hull Tim Holt Jackie Moran and Gene Reynolds.
The Ladice Guild hosted a successful Katematite function with catering by the guild and a satisfactory supper. Reverend Vernon Williams thanked organizers as notable attendees wore elaborate gowns including Mrs Harold Lee in black satin crepe and Mrs J Ger vasoni in powder blue taffeta.
The Mooroopna Hospital Board considers building extra nurses quarters at an estimated cost of £6000. Funding would come from a £3000 Government grant and a £3000 loan with interest. The minutes note accommodation is currently inadequate with night nurses sharing beds and rooms, and the proposal aims to provide decent living conditions for staff.
Scores from Saturday show Nathalia defeating Tocumwal 15 12 to 13 5 and Strathmerton toppling Berri Ban 16 11 to 9 8 while Numurkah overwhelmed Finley 12 18 to 2 12 Cobram crushed Katamatite 25 19 to 3 9 The results reflect early-season form amid enlistments affecting clubs and hint at future improvement once players return.
Mr Moloney warned beds in nurses quarters are two feet apart and Mr W White claimed such conditions not found elsewhere in Victoria. If proper quarters cannot be provided it may be best to cut wards and nursing staff. The chair noted staff rose from 50 to 75 since homes were erected. It was agreed to proceed with plans with a £6000 cap.
The League secretary announces all matches begin at 2 45. Any team not ready to commence play may face penalties or forfeit considerations as per league rules.
J McNamara & Co set a Numurkah sale for May 29 with 1500 sheep and assorted stock, while Katamatite and Numurkah entries are built around demand and recent yarding. Cobram sale on June 5 reports 5000 pens and 2500 sheep plus cattle and pigs, with prices listed and entries invited for June 13.
A reflection on the phrase something should be done. It questions why many offer ideas yet few take action. The prose challenges readers to move from suggestion to execution rather than perpetual talk.
J McNamara and Co auctioneers and stock agents list services from Numurkah to Strathmerton offering trust monies for lending at low rates. Local agents advertise sworn valuations and sale of 6-cylinder motor cars and trucks, plus affiliations with major insurers and lenders including Commercial Union, Prudential Life, Orient Line and Australian Estates & Mortgage Co.
Sale notices list Kilpatrick McLellan Co and J McNamara Co with Numurkah stock sales. 1500 sheep advised. Morteagee’s sale by auction at Cobram Hotel features 683 acres high class land for Campbell and Cot. Nathala Pig Sale noted.
J McNamara & Co Auctioneers announce a stock sale at Numurkah featuring 1500 sheep including 150 BL cross ewe wethers and 100 crosshead ewes, several drafts of crossbred vetch, and 40 killable crossbred rams. Also offering Austratorps and White Leghorns birds with prize histories, day old pullets, pullet prices, custom hatching, and settings. Terms: quarter down on orders with balance due before delivery.
Auctioneers Campbell & Co in conjunction with J McNamara & Co offer 682 acres of Cobram land in one lot. Includes a 6 room dwelling, machinery sheds, steel yards and water access via two wells and channels. Property suited for irrigation, fruit pasture and intensive culture. cash terms under Transfer of Land Act. Contact W E Cassidy for details.
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