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Newspaper

Numurkah Leader

Location

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 29, 1940

Page

3

Community tribute honors Sister Rogers and family bonds

A detailed account recalls Sister Rogers of Araluen Private Hospital accepted for service then departed Nu hah te inord to pursue her new role. The piece honors her father’s service, notes ministerial shifts within the federation, and highlights support from local figures including Merrick, Green, and Cumming. The narrative weaves family ties with civic gratitude, mentioning the ward’s communal help and the long-standing connections among residents and officials.

Dvan Rogers Araluen Rogers Nuhah Te Wie Vet Mokwong Indi Laneler Oat Shroom Dealrook Baya John Leon Cmt Wickert Mowe

Obituary notices from Numurkah and nearby towns

The paper reports the deaths of Mrs Jane Tyack a long time resident of Blaukataugh and widow of Tyack Ulawl, with the family mourning her loss and funeral at Numurkah Cemetery. It also notes the death of 22 year old Alan May and tribute from Mr and Mrs May, with funeral at Numurkah Crematorium. Additionally Dr Annie Bennett a Moorrooorm medical practitioner dies by heart failure in Macroopan with inquest finding.

Melhourne Real Defire Jane Tyack Poe Willan H.C. Tyack Taily Aice Tine Holoensang Terk Jou Baulkantauigh Tyack Abe &, Mackens Anid Boulkamaugh Wupthe Mrs. Caldwell Wil Jam Alfred Yalea Joseph Numurkah Lily Arthur Baylkemaugh W. d Vexanden G. Nicholson J. May Uvirain Alan Pir Howe May J. Alexander Annie Bennett Moorooorm Bennett Misa Collie Macroopan J. W. Florance

Loyal Militia Men Honored In Numurkah Town Hall

Lieut Wally Brown Lieut Christie and Private Geldart were guests of honor at a Town Hall social. Mr J C Martin presided as Welfare Committee head and Dr R C Gordon praised the volunteers for Empire service. The gathering lauded the three for their enlistment and discussed reintegration and support upon return.

Wally Brown Jack Christie Bill Geldart Town Hall Harry Lee A.W.L J.C. Martin Welfare Committee R. C. Gordon Shire Struek Ujwin Glencure ALF Ch. W. Li Moss R Turned Soldiers League Numurkah J. Ky Harper Dr. Moss Ausk Empire Australia Lieuts Brown Christie W. G. Parkinson Militia Parkinson L. Hi. Barker Brown, Corke & Co.’ Pty, Ltd Lieut. Brown Ian Barker Martin Lieut Boy Scouts Scouts Movement Lieu. Brown Numurkah Miltia Gel‘dart

Scout Presentation by 1st Numurksh Troop Leaders Encourage Work

At the weekly Boy Scouts meeting Lieut Brown presided and praised the scout master for his efforts. He urged the boys to continue the work of scouting after a victory was secured.

1St Numurksh Troop Boy Scouts Lieut Rown Hadren Job Af Weer Wasre Lieut. Brown

October Town Hall and Film Series Preview

Readers are invited to October events featuring Town Hall, a picture show, and performances including All st Ben and Bad Little Angel plus supporting acts.

Town Hall Little

Attacks on Mr McEwen in Countryman letter

A letter in the Countryman, the UCP publication, criticizes attacks on Mr J McEwen and questions the use of the Legislative Assembly for personal grievances. It notes concerns about dissent within the party, references to Mr Dunstan and Mr McDonald, and urges political purification while calling for further action.

Undera U.C.P J. McEwen McEwen Legislative Assembly J. G. B. McDonald M.la L.C.P Dunstan Menzie Vances McDoneld Forthcomine

War Roll of Honor Names of Enlisted District Men

A wartime roll lists district young men who have enlisted for active service abroad. The roster is incomplete and calls for cooperation from parents and friends to include all who are prepared to risk their lives in defense of the country. Names such as Bacon, B. W. Brown, A. Brown, J. T. Brown, L. Brown, W. F. Bryceland, KR. W. Carlisle, A. Carlisle, D. Carrell, L. Carrell, F. Christie, J. Daly, D. Daly, Dempster, C. Dickis, G. Dudley, F. K. Air Force are among those mentioned.

Red Cross concert highlights work of Miss Green

MARUNGI pupils filled the Friday evening crowd with songs dialogues recitations and flag drill. Mr Parker and Miss Green were praised for pupil guidance as Miss Green received a crystal rose bowl in farewell. A supper followed and the National Anthem ended the concert which raised £8 17 shillings 9d.

Red Cross Parker Miss Green Hickey Willgoose Suita

Picola to Celebrate Power Line Connection with Young Farmers Club

The Picola power line project nears completion with a ceremony planned for November 6 at the Picola Memorial Hall. A public meeting at the hall last week discussed forming a Young Farmers' Club, with Hedley Jones outlining aims and members elected to an advisory council including Jesse McKenna, S Baxter, W Baxter, H Knowles, C Hampton, R Wright and E Lindsay.

State Commission Picola Picola Memorial Hall Memorial Hall Young Farmers’ Club Picola Eet Hedley Jones Young Farmers’ Movement Mesars Jes. McKenna 8. Baxter W. Baxter H. Knowles C. Hampton R. Wright E. Lindsay

Wungbu CWA Plans Annual Meeting and Prizes

At the Wungbnu CWA branch meeting in Mechanics Hall last Tuesday final plans were set for the annual gathering on November 26. Members with birthdays were gifted posies by the President. A short talk contest on stale bread drew keen entries with Mrs Collins winning first and Mia Ellwood second. Next month’s topic is best Swiss roll. A trophy will be awarded for the top six articles learned at CWA demonstrations. An Italian quilting demonstration by Treasurer Mins Dockery closed a pleasant afternoon.

Wungbnu C.W.A Mechanics’ Hall E. Watters Collins Mia Ellwood C.W.A Mins Dockery

Pig sale schedule announced for Shepparton fortnight

The Markets Shepparton are set to host a fortnightly pig sale next Monday with Kilpatrick McLellan and Co. and New Zealand Loan M.A. Co. as participants. The fat and store cable sale will follow on Tuesday next.

Shepparton Kilpatrick, McLellan & Co New Zealand Loan & M.A. Co Kilpatrick McLellan (Shepparton) & CO Loan & M. CO. Ltd

Auctioneers advertises stock, motors and estates in Namurkah area

J McNamara and Co auctioneers stock and station agents list valuations and local agents for Dodge Bros 6 cylinder motor cars and trucks. Firms include Commercial Union Assurance, Trustees Executors Agency and Orient Line. Stock sale dates appear for Numurkah Cobram Namurkah Namarkah and Melbourne conjunction with Kilpatrick McLellan and Co.

Odge Bros Commercial Union Assurance CO Trustees Executors & Agency CO Prudential Life Assurance CO Australian Estates & Mortgage CO. Ltd Lanz” Bulldog Numurkah Campbell and Co Cobram

Stock Sale Listings and Local Auctions Mentioned

Fragmented OCR notes list several stock sales at Numurkah Cobram and Kilpatrick firms plus a Cobram monthly stock sale. Mentions include Nimara Campyhell Steck Fessing Cooper's Sheep and a GM tracks reference. Overall it reads as a sequence of sale notices and advertising lines without full context.

Thoughts For the Week Offerings From The Lord

A weekly devotional column presents daily thought quotes from Shakespeare Campbell Milton Key Longfellow and Hood. It reflects moral guidance on Thursday Friday and Sunday with prose on grace national vigor and self improvement.

Shakespeare Campbell Milton Longfellow Hood

Naring Grading Demonstration At Irrigation Groundwork

A large turnout of about 120 men attended a demonstration on Mr N Lukies property organized by the Water Commission Department of Agriculture and Nering Progress Association. Speakers included Commissioner Hanslow and Bartels who urged careful land grading for water control and discussed fodder crops and seed beds for a productive season. Attendees watched irrigation implements in action and checkbanks being erected before an afternoon tea break.

Water Commission Department of Agriculture and Nering Progress Association N. Lukies Harding Hanslow Bartels Department of Agriculture Aird

Nathalia and Se Best Elon's Golf Standings

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Matas Pennls and golf elites with references to freeis and nominees. The readable portion hints at a local page item involving sports and notable figures with limited clear facts or dates.

Matas Pennls Golf Elebs Freeis

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