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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 10, 1939

Page

4

Water Trust Meeting Discusses Costs and Rates

The Numurkah Water Trust held a special meeting to address a proposed gutting of the business plan and the cost of the scheme. Estimates suggested a potential charge of 1d per 1000 gallons and adjustments to rural and urban rates as the commission sought to balance revenue against expenses and a pending loan reconciliation. Com. Mackenzie was elected chairman and praised Com. Gordon for his challenging year managing shortages and the meter installation program.

Com Garwame Numurkat, Water Trust Moira Numur Gutteridge Breswat ‘Gordon Husa Anry McDonell Howpway Moss Mackenzies Citer Gutteridee Prentice Pinnock Myers Garonne Hanlon Lancater Rural Trust Numurhak Melynwll Lancaster Methonell Tate Td Crem Viner Ch. Lainuistes Mabie Lake Nul Com. Gordon Numurkah Com. Mackenzie Com. Prentice

Welfare of Soldiers and Local Relief Committee Formation

A district Soldiers Welfare Committee formed an executive group to provide comforts for men entering camp from the district. The plan limits comforts to district volunteers, clarifies Red Cross MCA and Salvation Army roles, and supports national service troops while aiding local camps and families.

Numiurkah and District Soldiers Welfare Committee Cave G. L. Johnson W. Curtis T. Brown A. G. Girdler Mise E. Christie Messrs R. Laid Red Cross M.C.A Salvation Army S.A Siath Returned Soldiers League League Australia Europe Moss Thas W. J. Little Numorkah RST Mid RAL ALF E. Pavey Tts A. Stringer Johnson Kir Ima Beymour Hay

Women in Goulburn Valley CWA Conference

Delegates from Numurkah to Katamatite and Youanmite regions attend the Goulburn Valley CWA conference in Numurkah. Cr Oliver presides with BR Ryan and a large turnout of branch members, discussing railway land leases, flood water diversions, nurse transport, and loyalty to leaders amid national and state tasks.

Council Notes Drainage and Road Requests at Monthly Meeting

The Tungemah council discussed storm water congestion at East Goul burn main channel and Yousa mite Wanghau road with proposed pipe work on the south side and a pipe already under the channel on the north side. Water Supply Commission advised culvert approaches on allotments 4 and 7, section Drish of Dunbulbalane are being attended to. Residents raised road hog-holes and culvert issues with work to be funded or reported by engineers. Cobram sewerage and drainage details and street light requests were discussed. several items granted or awaiting survey.

Rivera and Water Supply Commission Shepparton East Goulburn Yousamite-Wanghau Commission Water Supply Commission Dunbulbalane Joseph Grant Tam Shire Shire of Numurkah Turgamah Council E. Thomas M. Shannon H. R. Bunnett A. Wright C. Bollard Youanmite Numurkah Telford Cobram Progress Assorition Council Cobram Sydney Street Hamilton High-street Bridge-road Michael Shields Yabba Serosa

Complex drainage dispute prompts repairs and tenders

A historic parish report discusses water routing at Stone Crossing and near Morris's in Naring and Katamatite. It notes limited drainage issues, inspection schedules, flood cross structures, and bids for power grader work and road reconditioning. It calls for ongoing contractor tenders and engineer inspections to address flood damage and road alignment.

Engi Morris Naring Beg W. Patrick Patrick Nelon Mills Katamatite Grinter Prentice Yarrowegal Grater Lable Allotnints Katandra

Baulkamaugh North Forms Red Cross Beat

District news notes Baulkamaugh North ladies met Thursday to form a Red Cross Society beat. Mrs W J Phorator was elected president with Mrs J Hendersin as vice president and Mrs C Christie as secretary. Miss Rendell joined, and several members enrolled with many donations reported.

Red Cross Society Baulkamaugh North W. J J. Hendersin Mra C. Christie Rendell

Bearn Ad Hoc Committee Forms to Aid Red Cross

A well attended meeting at the school formed a committee to work with the Red Cross. Mrs. AL Lewis served as alert secretary, with members enrolled and counting to be added. The group planned to raise funds at an egg appeal and forwarded donations to the new hospital. Weather and farming bills affected the Beary Mill area, but the meeting proceeded on Wednesday.

Red Cross Thi School Mra AL Lewis Eng Donny Tal Ube

Local Obituaries and Miscellaneous Notices

Fragmented OCR reads like a local paper slice noting deaths and ages, with a few names such as Edward Shilquiniy and Mulquiney, and scattered remarks about health, family anxiety, and a cemetery burial. The legible parts indicate a traditional community notice page with obituaries and brief personal items.

Norby Tangamyl Mulquiney Mor Collie

Tennis Club Names Officers Amid Club Notes

The Tennis Club announces President and officers including E Mead and A Cothiv with Me Dansvsy views cited. A secretary is appointed, and both Cobham and Seuanmite associations are mentioned. Prizewinners at a recent event are Miss Willeax and MOF.

Me de Danvsy Presidyarts Masses E. Mead A. Cothiv Cobham Church of England Willeax

Nathalia official appoints successor amid Saturday attendance

At a Saturday event in Nathalia, Mr de McEwen MLA and Mrs Donald joined R Kilpatrick WS LiC and Moses Gd. Tuckey to meet senior figures and discuss the appointment of a successor to a local post.

Bolwar Fie Ln Tell de McEwen Mont Ad Me MeEwen Moses Gd. Tuckey R. Kilpatrick My G. McTonald Mra Donald Abe Nathalite

Strathmerton Club Windup Night For Football Season

A large Strathmerton crowd attended the windup for the season of the Strathmerton Football Association with Cadargny Bearti Clipna and Strid merton teams represented. Miss Millerick and Messrs McCuskil and Luthen Cneuth provided music, with the Bearis club receiving the president’s congratulations for captains. A cup for most goals went to Cubram A. most improved player award to Minn Gwen Reynolds. Supper was served as dancing followed and thanks were given to the president for his leadership.

Norial Mark Hi Avason He Kethall Cadargny Bearti Clipna Stridmerton Clubesy Urvathe Miss Millerick Messrs McCuskil Luthen Cneuth Fos Thipris JL Hyal Ron James Guy Wor Bearis Club John Reytondkond Griffen Coban

Mothers' Club Picnic in Park Receives Praise

The Mothers' Club held a successful picnic in the park on Thursday afternoon. President Mrs Sanders led the well organized event with members expressing thanks to helpers including Mrs W P Clarkson and others who aided in entertaining the children and guests.

Mothers’ Club Mre J. Sanders N. Hinde

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