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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1915
Page
2
Aged 86 years, resident of Clonés and Marpborough, a volunteer for 82 years, death reported after long illness. Funeral arrangements to be announced by local authorities.
A regital to the Park is set for Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by the Nomorkah Town Band. In other news, residents of Duobulbalane were fined for diverting water from a creek by placing blocks. two defendants paid 2 pounds each with costs, while others were adjourned. Melbourne court orders granted against a trust were noted, and advertisements appeared in The Lynder for bracdy leases. Melboune shop sales reported, with several livestock prices and upcoming sales to be held by Mossie Bedwell Brow and J McNamara Co. plus Campbell's Sons. The Bart Bailey Company plans a country tour of the comedy Do Our Selection, with Bert Bailey supervising. A land sale of 020 acres offered via My T.M. sale with crop rights specified.
The National Horticultural Society announces a two day event on Friday October 22 to host a catalog of prizes for a show. Exhibitors may enter Thursday October 21 at 6 pm. The show supports the Australian Brick and Wounded Soldiers Fund with diverse divisions in horticulture cookery and fancy work.
At Inch meeting of the Yarra Shire Congoil a debate on appointing an independent weighman for the Telford weighbridge surfaced. Opinions clashed on who pays for grain weighing and who should appoint the official, with remarks about farmer versus wheat buyer responsibility and fees.
Captain A Mandesly inspected the Nathalla showgrounds and recreation reserve for a planned military camp. Attendees included Dr A McDouall Shire President Dr G J Tuckett Aprlaultaen Society president Qes Bull Tuckett Dr P J Keyes TP and other town leaders. The vice president and others met at Natholls Hotel after the views by the theatres.
Fragmented church notices list multiple towns Nathalia Natholia Picola Katamatite and Dunbulba and names of local ministers and parishioners with service times including 11 and 7 and 3 4 2 1 8 0 1 0. Follow up shows Presbyterian Anglican and Methodist listings with Nathalia Picola Nathalie and Yale parishes.
A lengthy bold meditation on the war’s first anniversary. The author invokes God and Satan, frames conflict as a moral cosmic struggle, and urges steadfast sacrifice. He contrasts German aggression with Allied endurance and cites Belgian martyrs, Lusitania victims, and Gallipoli losses to argue that virtue and courage must prevail.
A fervent wartime exhortation urges steadfastness and unity in Britain. It ties sacrifice in campaigns from Dr onne to Gallipoli to a revived national purpose, invoking loyalty to the King and a vow to endure until victory, amid calls for national renewal and divine blessing.
The sale of the Picols Hotel license was completed through Moasrs J. McNamera and Go. The former owner and licensee was Mr E. Roach for about ten years. Purchaser Mr J. Miller of Braybrook brings hotel experience. The price was reportedly satisfactory. A meeting of Mr and Mrs I. Roach’s friends planned a social evening at Picola Federal Hall before they depart, with Mr P. Banka present and Mr Barton named secretary.
The annual meeting of the Naring Tennis Club was held on a Monday in September with members deciding to reform the slab and appoint officers. New offices include President Mel. Janes and Five Presidents Masare Alt Williams and Wm. Maechiton, along with a named committee headed by Mfr G. Tyneh.
The Park Croquet Club marked the season opening with a large turnout from visitors and locals. Or A McDowell praised Numarkeh residents and the club’s progress, noting the transformed park and excellent lawn as the event’s high points.
The Roll of Honor lists numerous district volunteers including Rupert Leo, Leo Tarey Baker, Ostter Wally Williams, Jana Lumbord, Doneven Darky Thomas, Capt. Patterson, Acthor Clarkeon, Harold B. Fuersl, W. Linehan, J. Reschem, A. Blackles, GG Medling, J. McPherson, Gordon Neeld, Joseph Oliver Ren, Peterson V. Beatie, A. Draper, Frank Selleck, J. Goodwin, and many others. The text notes additional names and indicates some volunteers failed to pass certain examinations and invites corrections with proper documentation.
A district patriotic gathering featured a young lady reciting fanciful lines, while an audience heard a jumbled chant. The Postal secretary Mr Bright announced new charges for ground rent and tolls, effective in phases from December 10 and April 1 for renewal periods or next annual accounts.
The Katumotite Hospital Demonetation Committee met on Saturday night to discuss post-war demobilization. The balando host noted that 4020 had been forwarded to the Uigroopas Hospital as a result of the war effort. A Decembers Gest Sunday demvatistion date was fixed, with Mr P Maloney invited to speak and the Nuwarkils Town Band to be asked to ovsdat. J N Crown was elected President, with J J Bishordenp and C Temothiy as trustees, and A Afr J Bowles as secretary and freaneroe.
An obituary honors Mr Robert Brenton senior, a longtime district settler and church elder. He endured early frontier hardships, contributed to local development, and supported district improvements while upholding duty to God and community. Funeral planned for the community later that day.
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